how to add a watermark in bluebeam

Daniel Parker

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06-02-2025

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Adding watermarks to your PDF documents in Bluebeam Revu is a simple yet effective way to protect your intellectual property and brand your work. Whether you need to add a simple text watermark or a more complex image, Bluebeam offers several methods to achieve this. This guide will walk you through the process, covering various watermark types and customization options.

Choosing Your Watermark Type

Before you begin, decide what kind of watermark you want to create. Bluebeam Revu allows for two primary watermark types:

• Text Watermark: Ideal for quickly adding copyright notices, confidential markings, or project identifiers.
• Image Watermark: Best for branding purposes, using your company logo or a custom graphic to visually identify your work.

Adding a Text Watermark in Bluebeam Revu

This method is straightforward and perfect for simple watermark needs.

Step 1: Access the Stamp Tool

Open your PDF in Bluebeam Revu. Locate the "Stamp" tool in the toolbar. It typically looks like a small stamp or seal icon. Click to activate it.

Step 2: Create a New Stamp

With the Stamp tool selected, click the "Create" button within the Stamp panel. A new window will appear.

Step 3: Choose "Text Stamp"

Select the "Text Stamp" option.

Step 4: Customize Your Text Watermark

• Text: Enter the desired text for your watermark. This could be your company name, copyright information ("© [Year] [Your Company]"), or a project identifier.
• Font: Choose a clear, legible font. Avoid overly stylized fonts that might be difficult to read.
• Size: Adjust the font size to make the watermark visible but not overwhelming.
• Color: Select blue (or any desired color).
• Transparency: Control the watermark's opacity. A higher percentage will make the watermark more transparent.
• Rotation: Rotate the text if needed to achieve your desired visual effect.

Step 5: Apply the Watermark

Click "OK" to save your new text stamp. Now, simply click and drag the stamp onto your PDF document to apply the watermark. You can resize and reposition it as needed.

Step 6: Saving the Watermarked Document

Once you've added the watermark to all the necessary pages, save your document to preserve the changes.

Adding an Image Watermark in Bluebeam Revu

Using an image as a watermark adds a professional touch and stronger brand identification.

Step 1: Prepare Your Image

Make sure you have your image ready. It should be a high-resolution image in a suitable format (e.g., PNG, JPG). A transparent background is generally ideal.

Step 2: Access the Stamp Tool (Same as above)

Open your PDF and select the "Stamp" tool.

Step 3: Create a New Stamp

Click the "Create" button.

Step 4: Choose "Image Stamp"

Select the "Image Stamp" option.

Step 5: Import Your Image

Browse and select your prepared image file.

Step 6: Customize Your Image Watermark

• Transparency: Adjust the transparency to control how visible the watermark is.
• Rotation: Rotate the image if necessary.
• Size: Resize the watermark to fit your document appropriately.

Step 7: Apply and Save (Same as above)

Apply the image watermark to your PDF pages, and then save your work.

Tips for Effective Watermarks

• Legibility: Ensure your watermark is easily readable, even at a reduced opacity.
• Placement: Consider strategic placement to minimize interference with the document's content.
• Opacity: Experiment with transparency levels to find the best balance between visibility and readability.
• Size: A watermark that's too large can be distracting; one that's too small is ineffective.

By following these steps, you can effectively add text or image watermarks to your PDF documents in Bluebeam Revu, enhancing security and branding simultaneously. Remember to save your customized stamps for easy reuse in future projects.