Merge PDF Overlay - Layer Merge for Make
PDF4me Merge Overlay module delivers automated PDF layer overlay application within Make scenarios for watermarks, headers, templates, and branding. This versatile layering service applies consistent design elements, legal notices, headers/footers, and branding—enabling document stamping, batch watermarking, template application, and brand consistency workflows across cloud storage platforms and business applications.
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 overlay merging services.

Key Features
- Layer Application: Overlay PDF layer onto multiple documents
- Batch Overlay: Apply to multiple PDFs simultaneously
- Template Stamping: Add headers, footers, watermarks
- Brand Consistency: Apply company branding uniformly
- No Coding: Automated overlay without programming
Parameters
Complete list of parameters for the Merge Overlay module.
Important: Parameters marked with an asterisk (***) are required and must be provided for the module to function correctly.
| Parameter | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Files*** | Array | Documents to Overlay • Base PDF files for overlay • Array of PDF buffers | [PDF Buffers] |
| Output File Name*** | String | Output Filename | branded_documents.pdf |
| Layer File Name*** | String | Overlay Layer Filename • Template/watermark PDF name | company_template.pdf |
| Layer Document*** | Buffer | Overlay Layer Content • PDF to overlay on base documents | [Layer PDF Buffer] |
Output
- Table
- JSON
Table View
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Name | String | Output filename with overlay applied |
| Doc Data | Buffer | Merged PDF with overlay in Buffer format |
JSON Response
{
"Name": "branded_documents.pdf",
"Doc Data": "[Buffer - PDF with Overlay]"
}