How to Overlay PDFs
1. Upload Your PDFs
Select both your background (base) and overlay PDFs.
2. Choose Overlay Options
Decide if the overlay should be in the foreground or background, and how it repeats.
3. Apply Overlay
Click the button to combine the two documents into one layered PDF.
4. Download Your PDF
Your new, layered PDF is ready for immediate download.
Key Features
- Foreground & Background Modes: Place your overlay PDF either on top of (foreground) or behind (background) the main document.
- Sequential or Repeating Overlay: Apply pages from the overlay file sequentially (1-on-1, 2-on-2) or repeat the first page of the overlay on every page of the background PDF.
- Perfect for Letterheads: Use a PDF with your company letterhead as an overlay to apply it to any document.
- High-Quality Combination: The tool preserves the original quality of both PDF files, ensuring a crisp, professional result.
- Secure & Private: All file processing happens in your browser, so your documents are never uploaded to a server.
Use Cases
Overlay a PDF of your official company letterhead onto invoices, proposals, or reports for a consistent, professional look.
Place a document with plain text onto a background PDF that contains a watermark, design, or specific formatting.
Overlay a PDF containing interactive form fields on top of a static document to make it fillable.
Tips & Best Practices
Match Page Sizes
For the best results, ensure that both the background and overlay PDFs have the same page dimensions (e.g., both are A4 or Letter size).
Use 'Repeat' for Watermarks
The "Repeat First Page of Overlay" mode is perfect for applying a single-page watermark, design, or letterhead to every page of a longer document.
Frequently Asked Questions
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