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Add Watermark to PDF in Python SDK

Add Watermarks to PDF files in Python Cloud API without the use of any software like Adobe PDF

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Why do I need to Add Watermarks to PDF Files Using Python Cloud API

Adding watermarks to a PDF enhances security, branding, and providing context. Watermarks help discourage unauthorized sharing by clearly marking a document as “Confidential”. They can also convey the status of the document, such as “Draft”, “Approved”, or “For Review”, helping readers understand the context or stage of the document. Also, watermarks can indicate copyright or ownership, reducing the likelihood of intellectual property theft and providing a legal standing in case of unauthorized reproduction. For many companies, watermarked documents can add a layer of professionalism and control over how documents are perceived and shared externally.

To start, you should have Python and the PDF Cloud Python SDK installed on your system. If the python package is hosted on Github, you can install directly from Github:

Installation from Github


     
    pip install git+https://github.com/aspose-pdf-cloud/aspose-pdf-cloud-python.git

Package Manager Console Command

     
    pip install asposepdfcloud

Steps for Adding Watermarks to PDF

A basic adding watermark into pdfs programmatically with Aspose.PDF Cloud Python SDK APIs can be done with just few lines of code.

  1. Install Python SDK.
  2. Go to the Aspose Cloud Dashboard.
  3. Create a new Account to access all applications and services or Sign In to your account.
  4. Click on Applications in the left menu to get Client Id and Client Secret.
  5. Check out the Developer Guide to add watermarks into PDF in Python.
  6. Check out our GitHub repository for a complete API list along with working examples.
  7. Check out the API Reference page for the description of APIs parameters.
 

Add the watermarks into PDF using Python


	file_name = 'PageNumberStamp.pdf'
	self.uploadFile(file_name)

	image = 'test.jpg'
	self.uploadFile(image)

	# Create an ImageStamp object to apply to the PDF document
	stamp = asposepdfcloud.models.ImageStamp()
	stamp.background = True
	stamp.left_margin = 1
	stamp.right_margin = 2
	stamp.top_margin = 3
	stamp.bottom_margin = 4
	stamp.horizontal_alignment = asposepdfcloud.models.HorizontalAlignment.CENTER
	stamp.vertical_alignment = asposepdfcloud.models.VerticalAlignment.CENTER
	stamp.opacity = 1
	stamp.rotate = asposepdfcloud.models.Rotation.NONE
	stamp.rotate_angle = 0
	stamp.x_indent = 0
	stamp.y_indent = 0
	stamp.zoom = 1
	stamp.file_name = self.temp_folder + '/' + image
 

Watermarks in PDF

Watermarks can deter unauthorized use or distribution by clearly marking the document with ownership or copyright information, protecting original content from being misused or redistributed without permission. In some cases, watermarks are added as a subtle design feature to enhance the look and feel of a document, providing a professional, polished appearance that reflects the brand identity.

With our Python library you can:

  • Combine PDF documents.
  • Split PDF Files.
  • Convert PDF to other formats, and vice versa.
  • Manipulate Annotations.
  • Work with Images in PDF, etc.
  • You can try out our free App to Add watermarks to PDF files online and test the functionality.