<h2>Protect your PDF documents in WooCommerce</h2>
<p data-start="933" data-end="1115"><strong data-start="933" data-end="966">PDF Watermark</strong> for WooCommerce protects your eBooks, reports, worksheets, and templates by automatically applying text or image watermarks when customers download their files.</p>
<p data-start="1117" data-end="1266"><em><strong>Prevent unauthorized sharing, printing, copying, or modification of your documents – while keeping the buying experience seamless for your customers.</strong></em></p>
<ul>
<li>eBooks and guides</li>
<li>online courses and worksheets</li>
<li>digital templates</li>
<li>research reports and premium downloads</li>
</ul>
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<h2>Key Features</h2>
<h3>Personalized Watermarks for Every Customer</h3>
<p>Automatically generate watermarks that include customer details such as name, email, order number or order date.</p>
<p><em><strong>Each download becomes uniquely traceable – discouraging unauthorized sharing.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PDF-Watermark-Settings.png"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-18734006419669" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PDF-Watermark-Settings.png?w=980" alt="PDF Watermark Settings Page" width="980" height="653" /></a></strong></em></p>
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<h3>Add Text Watermarks to Any PDF</h3>
<p data-start="1863" data-end="1918">Easily apply text watermarks to your downloadable PDFs.</p>
<p><strong>Customize:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>font</li>
<li>size</li>
<li>opacity</li>
<li>alignment</li>
<li>position</li>
</ul>
<p data-start="1980" data-end="2048"><em><strong>Perfect for adding copyright notices, purchase details, or branding.</strong></em><em><strong><a href="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PDF-WM-B4-and-After-1.png"><img class="alignleft size-large wp-image-18734006419705" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/PDF-WM-B4-and-After-1.png?w=980" alt=" image of an ebook before and after applying PDF Watermark" width="980" height="653" /></a> </strong></em></p>
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<h3>Add an image watermark to your store’s PDF files</h3>
<p>Promote your brand by adding your logo or any other image to your store’s PDFs. Just specify the image’s URL within the plugin’s settings and the plugin will take care of the rest. Easily adjust the opacity, position and alignment of your image watermark.</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5057590" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/copt-protect-pdf.jpg" alt="Protect WooCommerce PDF watermark from copying" width="801" height="466" /></p>
<h3>Protect PDF documents from being copied</h3>
<p>Prevent users from copying text or images from your store’s PDF documents. The plugin flattens images and text, making them difficult for people to extract from your document.</p>
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<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-5057591" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/pdf-print-protect.jpg" alt="cannot be printed" width="824" height="479" /></p>
<h3>Protect PDF documents from being printed</h3>
<p>Block the unauthorized printing of your store’s PDF documents. When this setting is active, print functionality will not work when viewing the PDF document.</p>
<h3>Protect PDF documents against unauthorized modifications</h3>
<p>Your store’s PDFs should remain your own. Enable modification protection to prevent others from editing your PDF documents and removing watermarks.</p>
<h3>Choose which pages the watermark should be shown on</h3>
<p>You may only want to show a watermark on the first or last pages of your PDF documents. This plugin lets you change where these watermarks appear.</p>
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<h3 data-section-id="1pit171" data-start="106" data-end="149"> Having Trouble Watermarking a PDF?</h3>
<p data-start="151" data-end="389">Sometimes a PDF can open just fine on your computer, but our plugin can’t apply a watermark. Usually, this happens because the PDF itself has some underlying issues (like fonts or encoding quirks) that make it hard for software to read.</p>
<p data-start="391" data-end="416"><strong data-start="391" data-end="414">Try this quick fix:</strong></p>
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<li data-section-id="19ar208" data-start="417" data-end="488">Open your original document in your design or publishing software.</li>
<li data-section-id="iuadrg" data-start="489" data-end="557">Re-export it as a standard PDF, making sure fonts are embedded.</li>
<li data-section-id="1x44zfq" data-start="558" data-end="597">Upload the fresh PDF to WordPress.</li>
<li data-section-id="uijft2" data-start="598" data-end="666">Test the download – your watermark should now appear perfectly.
<p> <strong style="letter-spacing: -0.011em" data-start="671" data-end="679">Tip:</strong><span style="letter-spacing: -0.011em"> This is almost always a file issue, not a plugin issue. Doing this usually gets things back on track without needing to open a support ticket.</span></li>
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<h3><strong>If you are still experiencing issues – always feel free to contact us.  We’ll do our best to resolve your issue as soon as we we are able!</p>
<p>Coming Soon</strong></h3>
<p>The following features are currently in development. We’re working hard to bring them to you as soon as possible!</p>
<ul>
<li data-start="147" data-end="273">
<p data-start="149" data-end="273"><strong data-start="356" data-end="382">Built-in font guidance</strong> -that helps you choose the right font and avoid broken or unreadable watermarks</p>
</li>
<li data-start="464" data-end="550">
<p data-start="466" data-end="550"><strong data-start="466" data-end="489">Clearer font labels</strong> -so international text “just works” without trial and error</p>
</li>
<li data-start="551" data-end="629">
<p data-start="553" data-end="629"><strong data-start="553" data-end="589">Ongoing reliability improvements</strong> -for guest downloads and download limits</p>
</li>
</ul>
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PDF Watermark

<p>Secure your digital products with dynamic, personalized PDF watermarks.</p>

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<li data-start="444" data-end="502"><strong data-start="112" data-end="131">Upload Anywhere</strong> – Allow file uploads on product, cart, checkout, and order pages.</li>
<li data-start="505" data-end="552"><strong data-start="202" data-end="218">Page Control</strong> – Enable or disable uploads on specific pages as needed.</li>
<li><strong data-start="280" data-end="299">Inline or Popup</strong> – Show the upload area directly or in a popup.</li>
<li data-start="555" data-end="587"><strong data-start="351" data-end="366">Drag & Drop</strong> <strong>File Upload</strong> – Simple and user-friendly drag & drop upload area.</li>
<li><strong data-start="423" data-end="442">Unlimited Rules</strong> – Create unlimited custom upload rules.</li>
<li data-start="590" data-end="638"><strong data-start="497" data-end="518">File Restrictions</strong> – Limit file types, sizes, and number of uploads.</li>
<li data-start="641" data-end="673"><strong data-start="72" data-end="88">Custom Notes</strong> – Allow customers to add notes when uploading files for better context.</li>
<li data-start="676" data-end="711"><strong data-start="165" data-end="186">Custom File Names</strong> – Customer can rename uploaded files for easier identification.</li>
<li data-start="714" data-end="754"><strong data-start="643" data-end="665">Preview & Download</strong> – Let customers preview and download uploaded files.</li>
<li data-start="757" data-end="804"><strong data-start="723" data-end="748">Post-Purchase Uploads</strong> – Customers can upload or replace files even after purchase.</li>
<li data-start="807" data-end="845"><strong data-start="800" data-end="824">Deadlines & Messages</strong> – Set upload deadlines and show custom notices.</li>
<li data-start="893" data-end="959"><strong data-start="877" data-end="892">Upload Fees</strong> – Charge extra per file or per order.</li>
<li><strong data-start="1179" data-end="1202">Custom Progress Bar</strong> – Style the upload progress bar to match your store.</li>
<li data-start="962" data-end="1005"><strong data-start="935" data-end="958">Conditional Uploads</strong> – Restrict uploads by product, category, user role, or order value.</li>
<li data-start="1008" data-end="1044"><strong data-start="1031" data-end="1052">Approval Workflow</strong> – Admin can approve or reject files before processing.</li>
<li data-start="1008" data-end="1044"><strong data-start="1102" data-end="1125">Email Notifications</strong> – Admin can send automatic email notifications when files are uploaded, accepted, or rejected.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="1260" data-end="1284">Design Customization</strong> – Personalize overall colors, labels, and layout for the files upload section.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="1331" data-end="1356">Centralized Dashboard</strong> – Admin can manage all uploads in one place.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="88" data-end="117">Variable Products Support</strong> – Enable file uploads for WooCommerce variable products.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="1396" data-end="1409">Block-Based Compatible</strong> – Clean, responsive, and block-based compatible interface.</li>
<li data-start="1047" data-end="1095"><strong data-start="179" data-end="203">Elementor Compatible</strong> – Works seamlessly with Elementor-built pages. Show upload section anywhere</li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Customer File Upload for WooCommerce</strong> allows customers to upload files to their orders directly from the product, cart, checkout, and order pages. Whether you sell custom products, print services, or anything that needs user files, this plugin handles it with an easy drag-and-drop box, file type and size controls, and clear upload limits. Customers can add notes, rename files, and even update them later if needed.</p>
<p>Using WooCommerce File Upload, Store owners can approve or reject files, set upload deadlines, charge extra fees, and manage everything in one dashboard. Set unlimited file upload rules and apply them to specific products, categories, user roles, or order statuses — and keep the whole process clear and organized with quick access to download, review, and track every uploaded file.</p>
<div class="woo-sc-box normal  success ">Fully compatible with <strong data-start="297" data-end="314">Elementor Pro</strong>, <strong data-start="316" data-end="339">block-based editors</strong>, and<strong data-start="345" data-end="378"> variable products</strong>.</div>
<h3>File Upload on Product Page</h3>
<p>Let customers upload files directly from the product page before adding items to the cart. Ideal for custom orders that need design files or extra details up front.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700304" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-64-2.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce by Customers" width="804" height="950" /></p>
<h3>File Upload on Cart Page</h3>
<p>Upload File WooCommerce allows customers to add or update files right from the cart page. Perfect for last-minute uploads or edits before checkout.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700319" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-60-2.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce on Cart Page" width="980" height="728" /></p>
<h3>File Upload on Checkout Page</h3>
<p>Let customers upload files during checkout without extra steps. Great for collecting final files needed to complete an order using Checkout Files Upload for WooCommerce.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700320" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-61-1.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce on Checkout Page" width="980" height="921" /></p>
<h3>Upload or Replace Files after Placing an Order</h3>
<p>Customers can update or remove uploaded files directly from the My Account page while the order is still pending or on hold. This makes it simple to fix mistakes or upload the correct file without canceling or changing the entire order.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700323" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-62-1.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce on Order Page" width="980" height="990" /></p>
<h3>Show File Upload Section on Page or Popup</h3>
<p>Admin can choose whether the upload section appears directly on the page or in a popup window—making it easy to match your store’s design and shopping flow.</p>
<h4>On Page Display</h4>
<p>The upload fields are shown directly on the product, cart, checkout, and order page.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700329" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-76-1.png" alt="Inline Display for File Upload for WooCommerce" width="980" height="762" /></p>
<h4>Popup Display</h4>
<p>The upload fields opens in a popup window when customers click an “upload file button”.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700741" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-68.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce in Popup" width="980" height="327" /></p>
<h3>Create Unlimited Upload Rules</h3>
<p>With WooCommerce Upload File Plugin, you can create unlimited rules based on your requirements see below screenshot for creating a new rule.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005479739" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-18.png" alt="Create Multiple Rules for Customer Upload File for WooCommerce" width="980" height="530" /></p>
<h3>Target Specific Products, Categories, or Roles</h3>
<p>You can apply different rules to specific products, entire categories, or even limit them to certain customer roles (e.g., wholesalers or VIP members).</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005697144" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-63-1.png" alt="File Upload for WooCommerce Restriction" width="577" height="252" /></p>
<h3>File Type Restrictions</h3>
<p>Decide which file formats customers can upload—such as images (JPG, PNG), documents (PDF, DOCX), or other safe file types—so you only receive the files you need.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005697152" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-96.png" alt="File type Restriction for WooCommerce Upload Files" width="442" height="424" /></p>
<h3>File Upload Deadline</h3>
<p>Set a time limit for customers to upload files after placing an order. Keep projects on track and avoid late submissions.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005563982" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-53.png" alt="WooCommerce Files Upload " width="648" height="290" /></p>
<h3>Control by Order Status</h3>
<p>Manage when uploads are possible. For example, allow uploads when the order is processing, after it’s completed, or even for draft orders before purchase.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005697162" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-97-1.png" alt="Order Status for Customer Upload Files for WooCommerce" width="586" height="135" /></p>
<h3>Charge Fees for File Uploads</h3>
<p>Earn extra revenue by charging for uploads. You can set a fixed fee or a percentage, and choose whether to apply it per file or per order with File Upload WooCommerce.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700708" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-66.png" alt="Charge Fees for WooCommerce Upload Files" width="980" height="429" /></p>
<h3>What Customers See in the Upload Area</h3>
<ul>
<li data-start="67" data-end="149"><strong data-start="67" data-end="91">Upload Requirements:</strong> Show allowed file types, size limits, and upload rules.</li>
<li data-start="152" data-end="222"><strong data-start="152" data-end="171">Uploaded Files:</strong> Display files the customer has already uploaded.</li>
<li data-start="225" data-end="292"><strong data-start="225" data-end="246">Upload File Fees:</strong> Show any extra charges for uploading files.</li>
<li data-start="295" data-end="359"><strong data-start="295" data-end="316">Custom File Name:</strong> Let customers name their uploaded files.</li>
<li data-start="362" data-end="419"><strong data-start="362" data-end="372">Notes:</strong> Allow customers to add notes with each file.</li>
<li data-start="422" data-end="491"><strong data-start="422" data-end="443">Drag & Drop Area:</strong> Easy drag-and-drop interface for quick uploads.</li>
</ul>
<h3>File Preview, Download & Remove</h3>
<p>Customers can preview their uploaded files, download them anytime, or remove them if needed. Gives full control before and after placing an order using WooCommerce Upload File.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005700716" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-67.png" alt="Preview, Download, and Remove Uploaded Files for WooCommerce" width="980" height="588" /></p>
<h3>Drag & Drop or Upload Files</h3>
<p>Customers can easily drag & drop files or select them manually to upload, with a customizable upload area. WooCommerce File Upload makes adding files quick and user-friendly.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700727" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-63.png" alt="Drag and Drop Files Upload for WooCommerce" width="623" height="358" /></p>
<h3>File Upload Progress Bar</h3>
<p>Show customers a clear progress bar while files upload. Easily adjust its colors and style to match your store’s design.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700747" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-69.png" alt="File Upload Progress Bar" width="638" height="410" /></p>
<h3>Optional Notes with Uploads</h3>
<p>Let customers add notes with each file to share extra details or special instructions. Keeps communication clear for custom orders.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone  wp-image-18734005700759" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-70.png" alt="Optional Notes with WooCommerce Files Uploads" width="800" height="644" /></p>
<h3>Dedicated File Upload Dashboard</h3>
<p>Admins can view and manage all uploaded files in one centralized dashboard. See order details, customer info, uploaded files details, and easily review, download, or clean up files as needed with Customer File Upload WooCommerce.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005563990" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-56.png" alt="Dashboard for File Upload WooCommerce" width="980" height="447" /></p>
<h3>File Management (For Admin)</h3>
<p>In each order, admins get a separate section to approve, reject, preview or download uploaded files by customers. Makes managing customer files quick and easy. When a file is approved or rejected, the customer automatically receives an email notification.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005563993" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/image-84.png" alt="File Management for WooCommerce File Upload" width="980" height="581" /></p>
<h3>Automatic Customer Email Notifications</h3>
<p>Whenever the admin approves or rejects an uploaded file, the customer instantly receives an automated email update. This ensures clear and timely communication.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-18734005611585" src="https://woocommerce.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Frame-58.png" alt="Email Notifications for WooCommerce File Upload" width="980" height="491" /></p>
<h3>Secure File Uploads Made Easy</h3>
<p>Allow customers to upload files safely with their orders. Files are stored securely on your server, restricted to authorized staff, and fully manageable from your WooCommerce dashboard.</p>
<h3>Full Design Control</h3>
<p>Easily change the colors of buttons, drop areas, progress bars, and file previews. Make the upload section look and feel just like the rest of your store.</p>
<h3>Custom Text Labels</h3>
<p>Change the text for upload titles, buttons, labels, and actions like preview, download, remove, and replace. Your custom wording will also appear in customer emails and order details for a consistent experience.</p>
<h3>Compatibility</h3>
<ul>
<li>Works seamlessly with <strong data-start="170" data-end="195">Elementor-built pages</strong></li>
<li data-start="94" data-end="145">Compatible with <strong data-start="110" data-end="143">WooCommerce Variable Products</strong></li>
<li data-start="200" data-end="228">Supports <strong data-start="209" data-end="226">Block Editors</strong></li>
<li data-start="231" data-end="293">Fully compatible with <strong data-start="253" data-end="291">WooCommerce Cart & Checkout Blocks</strong></li>
<li data-start="296" data-end="348">Supports <strong data-start="305" data-end="346">High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS)</strong></li>
<li data-start="351" data-end="408">Works with all major <strong data-start="372" data-end="406">WooCommerce & WordPress themes</strong></li>
<li data-start="411" data-end="469"><strong data-start="411" data-end="431">Fully responsive</strong> across all devices and screen sizes</li>
</ul>
<h3>Getting Started</h3>
<ul>
<li data-start="60" data-end="197"><strong data-start="60" data-end="67">Buy</strong> <em data-start="68" data-end="106">File Upload to Order for WooCommerce</em> directly from <a class="" href="https://woocommerce.com/products/file-upload-to-order/" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="121" data-end="194" data-is-only-node="">WooCommerce.com</a>.</li>
<li data-start="201" data-end="272"><strong data-start="201" data-end="213">Download</strong> the plugin and <strong data-start="229" data-end="240">install</strong> it on your WooCommerce store.</li>
<li data-start="276" data-end="331"><strong data-start="276" data-end="288">Activate</strong> the plugin from the WordPress dashboard.</li>
<li data-start="335" data-end="443">Go to <strong data-start="341" data-end="381">WooCommerce > File Upload </strong>to set up rules and enable file uploads for your customers.</li>
<li data-start="447" data-end="509"><strong>Need help?</strong> View the complete<strong data-start="458" data-end="508"> installation & Configuration guide <a class="" href="https://woocommerce.com/document/file-upload-to-order/" rel="noopener" data-start="497" data-end="506">here</a></strong>.</li>
</ul>
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File Upload to Order

<p><strong>File Upload for WooCommerce</strong> allows your customers to attach files to their orders like images, docs, and PDFs for personalized requests.</p>

PDF Watermark vs File Upload to Order