What can TimeSave PDF Editor do?
TimeSave PDF Editor is a browser-based tool that lets you apply three common document enhancements to any PDF without installing software: add a text or image watermark, stamp page numbers anywhere on the page, and protect the file with an owner password. All processing happens locally, so your document is never uploaded to a server.
Watermarking a PDF
A watermark is a semi-transparent text or image overlay printed across each page. Common uses include:
- Confidentiality marks: Stamp "CONFIDENTIAL" or "DRAFT" diagonally across pages of internal documents before sharing them externally.
- Branding: Add your company name or logo to client-facing reports so every page carries your identity.
- Copyright protection: Overlay your name or website URL on documents you distribute to discourage unauthorised redistribution.
You can customise the watermark text, font size, colour, opacity, and rotation angle. Apply it to all pages or only selected ones.
Adding page numbers
Page numbers help readers navigate long documents and are required by many academic and professional submission guidelines. With TimeSave you can:
- Choose the position: top-left, top-center, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, or bottom-right.
- Set a starting number other than 1 (useful when this PDF is part of a larger document).
- Adjust font size and colour to match your document's style.
Password protecting a PDF
Adding an owner password restricts what recipients can do with the PDF — they may be able to view it but cannot print, copy text, or modify it without the password. This is useful for distributing read-only reference documents or preventing unauthorised editing of a signed contract.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply a watermark, page numbers, and a password all at once?
Yes. Enable any combination of the three tabs and click the single process button. All selected modifications are applied to the output file in one step.
Can I use an image as a watermark instead of text?
Yes. Switch the watermark type to "Image", upload a PNG or JPG logo, set the size and opacity, then position it on the page. Semi-transparent PNG logos with a transparent background work particularly well.
Is the password encryption strong enough for sensitive documents?
The tool applies standard 128-bit RC4 PDF owner-password encryption as supported by the pdf-lib library. For highly sensitive documents requiring the strongest protection, consider dedicated enterprise DRM solutions.