Add Image Watermark - Logo Overlay for Make

What this module does

PDF4me Add Image Watermark places any image — PNG logo, approval stamp, DRAFT mark, QR code — onto PDF pages at precise position, opacity, and size settings inside your Make scenario. Control horizontal and vertical alignment, margins in millimetres, and whether the image sits behind or in front of content. The module returns the stamped PDF ready for email distribution, storage, or further processing.

Use PNG with transparent background for clean logo stamps

JPEG images have a solid white background that will appear as a white rectangle on the page. Use PNG with a transparent background for logos, approval stamps, and any mark that should blend with the underlying content. Store the PNG in Google Drive or Dropbox and map its binary output into the Image File field.

Set Background to Yes to place the watermark behind page content

When Set to Background is Yes, the image is rendered behind existing text and graphics — ideal for subtle branding watermarks at 0.1–0.3 opacity. When set to No (foreground), the image covers any content beneath it — use this for approval stamps that must be clearly visible. Combine with the Opacity setting for the right visual balance.

Width and Height control the rendered size — set Height to 0 for auto-aspect

Image Width and Image Height are in millimetres. Setting Height to 0 auto-scales the height proportionally based on the width value, preserving the original aspect ratio. This prevents distortion when you only want to control the watermark width and let the height scale naturally.

Authenticating Your API Request

To access the PDF4me Web API through Make, every request must include proper authentication credentials. Authentication ensures secure communication and validates your identity as an authorized user, enabling seamless integration between your Make scenarios and PDF4me's powerful image watermark services.

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Key Features

Custom Image Stamps: Apply any image as watermark or stamp
Precise Positioning: Control exact placement with alignment and margins
Transparency Control: Adjust opacity from fully transparent to opaque
Page Range Selection: Apply to specific pages or all pages
Background/Foreground: Place image behind or in front of content

Parameters

Complete list of parameters for the Add Image Watermark module. Configure these parameters to control image watermark application.

Important: Parameters marked with an asterisk (***) are required and must be provided for the module to function correctly.

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
PDF File Name***	String	Source PDF Filename • Specify filename with .pdf extension • Map from previous module output • Used for output identification • Supports dynamic naming	`document.pdf`
PDF File***	Buffer	PDF File Content • Map PDF file buffer from previous module • Source from Dropbox, Google Drive, HTTP • Binary PDF to receive watermark • Any PDF document	`[PDF Buffer]`
Image Name***	String	Watermark Image Filename • Image filename with extension • PNG recommended for transparency • Used for identification • Supports dynamic naming	`company_logo.png`
Image File***	Binary	Watermark Image Content • Map image file from previous module • Source from storage or URL download • Binary image data (PNG, JPG, GIF) • Logo, stamp, or watermark image	`[Image Buffer]`
Image Width in millimeter***	Integer	Watermark Width • Width in millimeters (max 500mm) • Controls watermark horizontal size • Balance with document dimensions • Larger for prominence, smaller for subtlety	`50`
Image Height in millimeter***	Integer	Watermark Height • Height in millimeters (max 500mm) • Controls watermark vertical size • Maintain aspect ratio with width • Set to 0 for auto-sizing based on width	`25`
Pages***	String	Target Page Selection • Comma-separated page indices (0-based) • Supports ranges with hyphen • Empty processes all pages • String format required	`0-`
Opacity***	Float	Watermark Transparency • Range from 0 (invisible) to 1 (fully opaque) • 0.3-0.5 for subtle background watermarks • 0.8-1.0 for prominent stamps • Decimal value for precise control	`0.5`
Vertical alignment***	Enum	Vertical Position • Top - Align to top edge of page • Middle - Center vertically on page • Bottom - Align to bottom edge • Combined with vertical margin	`Middle`
Horizontal alignment***	Enum	Horizontal Position • Left - Align to left edge of page • Center - Center horizontally on page • Right - Align to right edge • Combined with horizontal margin	`Center`
Horizontal Margin in MM***	Integer	Horizontal Offset • Distance from alignment edge in mm • Positive values move inward • Fine-tune exact position • Works with Horizontal alignment	`0`
Vertical Margin in MM***	Integer	Vertical Offset • Distance from alignment edge in mm • Positive values move inward • Fine-tune exact position • Works with Vertical alignment	`0`
Set to Background	Boolean	Layer Positioning • Yes - Place watermark behind content • No - Place watermark in front of content • Background for subtle branding • Foreground for stamps and marks	`Yes`

Output

The PDF4me Add Image Watermark module returns comprehensive output data for seamless Make scenario integration:

Table
JSON
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Table View

Response data in a structured table format:

Parameter	Type	Description
Name	String	Output PDF filename with image watermark
Doc Data	Buffer	PDF with watermark in Buffer format

JSON Response Format

The raw JSON response from the module:

{
  "Name": "document_watermarked.pdf",
  "Doc Data": "[Buffer Data with Watermark]"
}

Scenario Examples

The PDF4me Add Image Watermark module in Make provides comprehensive scenario templates for image watermark automation:

Draft Marking
Logo Branding
Approval Stamps

Automated Draft Document Watermarking Scenario

Transform your document versioning with automated draft stamps:

Complete Scenario Steps:

Trigger: New document draft created
Get Draft PDF: Download draft document from storage
Get Draft Stamp: Retrieve "DRAFT" watermark image
Apply Draft Watermark: Add diagonal draft stamp to all pages
Set Semi-Transparent: Apply 0.3 opacity for subtle marking
Upload Marked Draft: Save to drafts folder
Email for Review: Send draft-marked PDF to reviewers
Track Versions: Log draft version in database

Business Benefits:

Marks 150+ draft documents monthly automatically
Prevents confusion between drafts and finals
Ensures clear visual distinction of document status
Eliminates manual watermark application

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Industry Use Cases & Applications

Corporate & Branding
Legal & Compliance
Quality Control & Operations
Marketing & Design

Logo Watermarks: Add company logos to all documents
Brand Protection: Apply branding to prevent unauthorized use
Draft Marking: Mark draft documents with draft stamps
Version Control: Add version stamps to documents

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