PDF4me makes a PDF overlay simple, right in your browser. Place one PDF on top of another so a letterhead, background, or watermark layer sits over your document instead of being added as extra pages. There is no software to install and no account needed to get started.
Because the tool runs online, you can overlay PDFs from a laptop, a tablet, or your phone. Upload your base file, add the layer you want on top, and download a single, polished PDF in seconds.
A normal merge joins files end to end, adding the second PDF as new pages after the first. An overlay works differently: it stamps the content of one PDF directly on top of another, so both appear on the same page.
That makes overlay the right choice when you want a shared design on every page rather than a longer document. The layer you add lines up with your existing content instead of following it.
A PDF overlay is perfect for applying a consistent look across a document. Add a company letterhead to every page, place a branded background behind your text, or set a watermark such as Draft or Confidential over the content.
Because the overlay covers each page of the target PDF, your template is applied evenly from the first page to the last. It is a quick way to give plain documents a finished, professional feel.
Your documents stay your own. Files are uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection, processed on protected servers, and removed automatically once your overlay is finished.
We do not sell your data or share your files, so you can overlay contracts, invoices, and branded paperwork with confidence.
PDF4me keeps your base document sharp while it adds the overlay, so text stays readable and images keep their resolution. The layer is applied to each page without shifting your original content out of place.
The result is a single, consistent PDF that is ready to print, email, or archive, whether your document is one page or a long report.
If you stamp letterheads or watermarks often, you can skip the manual steps. The PDF4me API and ready made connectors for Zapier, Power Automate, and Make let you overlay PDFs automatically inside the workflows you already use.
It is a dependable way for teams and developers to brand documents at scale without extra clicks.
Overlaying is only the start. With PDF4me you can also merge, split, compress, edit, and protect your documents from the same place, so your whole PDF workflow lives in one tool.
Popular next steps include Merge PDF when you want to join files end to end, and Add Watermark to PDF when you need a lighter stamp. See the Pricing page for higher limits.
Yes. You can overlay PDFs for free, with no installation and no account required to get started. For higher usage limits, larger files, and faster processing, PDF4me also offers affordable subscription plans.
A merge joins PDFs end to end, so the second file becomes new pages after the first. An overlay layers one PDF on top of another, placing content such as a letterhead or watermark on the same page instead of adding pages.
Yes. The overlay is applied across each page of your target PDF, so a letterhead, background, or watermark appears consistently from the first page to the last.
Your files are uploaded over a secure, encrypted connection and processed on protected servers. They are removed automatically after your overlay is complete, and they are never shared or sold.
Yes. PDF4me runs in your web browser, so it works on Windows, Mac, and Linux computers as well as iOS and Android phones and tablets. There is nothing to download or install.
Upload your base PDF, add the second PDF that holds the layer, and select the overlay option. Your layered PDF is ready to download in seconds, and you can also save it to the cloud.