Why watermark a PAN copy
A PAN card copy is asked for by banks, brokers, lenders, employers and landlords. The number is a 10-character code of letters and digits, and whoever holds a clean copy of the card can read it and keep it. Stamping the purpose, the recipient and the date across the card shows what the copy was made for and makes a leaked copy look out of place elsewhere.
What to write on the watermark
Keep it to one short line with three things: the purpose, the recipient and the date. For example:
- For KYC with HDFC Bank only · 10 Nov 2026
- For rental agreement with Sharma Realty only · 10 Nov 2026
- For SIM card with Airtel only · 10 Nov 2026
Use the exact name of the organisation you are sending it to. Leave the photo and the main number readable: a light, medium-sized, diagonal mark at about 30 to 50% opacity usually keeps the copy legible for the person who needs to check it. Some organisations have their own rules about how a copy must look, so ask if you are unsure.
Photos and PDFs both work
Use a photo of the card (JPG, PNG or WebP) or a scan or e-PAN PDF. Photos keep their format and resolution. PDFs get the watermark as text on every page, or as a picture on every page if you turn on Make it hard to remove. Camera and location data is removed from what you download.
To watermark other IDs, see all ID copies or Aadhaar cards.
Private by design
- Your file is opened and stamped inside this browser tab. It is never uploaded, and the page is not allowed to connect to other sites.
- The saved copy has no metadata: camera details, location and PDF author information are removed.
- The site works offline once it has loaded, and it needs no sign-up.
Questions
How do I watermark a PAN card copy?
Open the photo or PDF of your PAN card here, pick the purpose, type who it is for and keep the date on. Press Add watermark and download the stamped copy.
What should I write on a PAN card watermark?
Write the purpose, the recipient and the date, for example “For KYC with HDFC Bank only · 10 Nov 2026”. A short single line repeated across the card is enough.
Will the watermark make my PAN card unreadable?
Not at the default settings: the text is medium sized and semi-transparent, and you can lower the opacity or size and watch the live preview. The number and photo stay readable.
Can I watermark a PDF or password-protected PDF?
Yes. Choose the PDF and the watermark is added to every page. If it is locked, enter the password when asked; the saved copy has no password.
Does the image keep its quality and format?
A JPG stays a JPG and a PNG stays a PNG, at the original resolution. JPG is saved at high quality, so the file size can change slightly.