Add letterhead or overlay to PDF

Add letterhead or an overlay to a PDF

Combine a base PDF with another PDF used as a letterhead or overlay. You can place the overlay in front of or behind the document, control its opacity, and decide how its pages repeat across the base file.

How to add letterhead or an overlay to a pdf

1. Select the base PDF.
2. Select the PDF that contains the letterhead or overlay.
3. Choose foreground or background placement.
4. Choose whether to repeat the first overlay page or match pages and repeat the last one, then set opacity from 1% to 100%.
5. Create and review the resulting PDF.

Key features of PDF letterhead and overlay tool

1. PDF-based overlay
2. Foreground or background placement
3. Opacity from 1% to 100%
4. Repeat-first-page mode
5. Match-pages-and-repeat-last mode
6. Creates a new combined PDF

Letterhead overlay versus header and footer

Use this tool when the design already exists as a PDF page. Use Add PDF header and footer for centered text with page variables, or an image watermark for a single repeated graphic.

Frequently asked questions about PDF letterhead and overlay tool

Can the overlay appear behind the document?

Yes. Choose the background option; foreground placement is also available.

What happens if the overlay has fewer pages?

The selected repetition mode determines whether the first page repeats or pages match and the last overlay page repeats.

Can I make the overlay partly transparent?

Yes. Set opacity anywhere from 1% to 100%.

Does the tool change my original file?

The tool creates a new result; the PDF you selected remains unchanged.

Can I use it with a password-protected PDF?

A protected PDF may need to be unlocked before the tool can read or process it.

Will large files take longer?

They can. Processing time depends on the file size, page count, and the work required for each page.