Overlay PDF files in various modes

Overlay PDF files onto a base PDF with different modes: Sequential, Interleaved, or Fixed Repeat. Input:PDF Output:PDF Type:MIMO

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Drop files here or click to select

An array of PDF files to be used as overlays on the base PDF. The order in these files is applied based on the selected mode.

The mode of overlaying: 'SequentialOverlay' for sequential application, 'InterleavedOverlay' for round-robin application, 'FixedRepeatOverlay' for fixed repetition based on provided counts

An array of integers specifying the number of times each corresponding overlay file should be applied in the 'FixedRepeatOverlay' mode. This should match the length of the overlayFiles array.

Overlay position 0 is Foregound, 1 is Background

Overlay PDF Online

The Overlay PDF tool lets you place one PDF on top of another PDF. This is useful when you want to add a letterhead, background design, watermark-style layout, or fixed template to an existing document without changing the original content.

The tool works fully online and does not require any software installation.

What Does Overlay PDF Mean?

Overlaying a PDF means combining two PDF files where one acts as a layer over the other. The base PDF stays the same, while the overlay PDF appears on top or beneath it, depending on the setup.

This method is often used for branding, templates, and document standardization.

Why Use the Overlay PDF Tool?

This tool is helpful when you want to:

  • Add a letterhead to documents
  • Apply a background or template
  • Place a fixed layout over invoices or forms
  • Add official branding without editing text
  • Standardize multiple PDF files

It gives a clean, professional result without complex editing.

How to Overlay a PDF File

Using the tool is simple:

  1. Upload the base PDF file
  2. Upload the PDF you want to overlay
  3. Apply the overlay
  4. Download the final combined PDF

Your original files are not modified.

Key Features of Overlay PDF Tool

  • Overlay one PDF onto another
  • Maintains original layout and text
  • Supports multi-page PDFs
  • No watermark added
  • Works on all devices and browsers

Ideal for business documents, forms, and reports.

When Should You Use This Tool?

Use this tool if you:

  • Need to add consistent branding
  • Apply templates to multiple PDFs
  • Prepare official documents
  • Share standardized reports

It saves time and keeps documents consistent.

File Security and Privacy

Your files are handled securely:

  • Automatic processing only
  • No human access to documents
  • Files removed after processing

Your privacy is always protected.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Does overlaying a PDF change the original file?

No, a new PDF is created with the overlay applied.

Q2. Can I overlay PDFs with different page sizes?

Yes, PDFs with different sizes are supported.

Q3. Can I use this for multi-page documents?

Yes, multi-page PDFs are fully supported.

Q4. Is the Overlay PDF tool free to use?

Yes, it is completely free.

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