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How to watermark ID copies before sharing
Landlords, employers and services often ask for a copy of your ID. A watermark like 'Copy for ACME rental application, May 2026' across the page makes the copy useless for anything else if it leaks.
Step by step
- 1Scan or photograph the ID and convert it with JPG to PDF if needed.
- 2Open Add watermark and drop in the PDF.
- 3Type who the copy is for, the purpose and the date.
- 4Choose Repeated, a size that covers the document, and opacity around 0.3.
- 5Press Add watermark and send the result.
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Open Add watermarkTips
- ✓Make sure the watermark crosses the photo and the ID number without hiding them completely.
- ✓Protect the file with a password as well.
Questions people ask
+Does a watermark make my ID copy safe?
It reduces the risk of reuse. Share ID copies only when necessary, and only with organisations you trust.
+Which characters can I use?
Latin letters, digits and common punctuation.
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