Document Watermarking

Know Exactly Who Shared What.

Sensitive security documents get forwarded, screenshotted, and leaked. Orbiq automatically watermarks downloaded documents with visitor information — accountability without friction.

TL;DR

Orbiq watermarks sensitive documents with the downloader's information — name, email, company, timestamp. If a document surfaces where it shouldn't, you can trace it back to the source. The watermarking happens automatically on download. No manual work. No separate tools. Just built-in accountability.

What Gets Watermarked

Automatic Identity Tracking on Every Download

Every PDF that leaves your trust center carries the identity of the person who downloaded it. No extra steps for you.

  • Visitor nameWho downloaded the document — clearly identified.
  • Email addressTheir verified contact, tied to the download.
  • Company & timestampTheir organisation and exactly when they downloaded.
  • Document versionWhich version they received — full traceability.

Watermarking Options

Full Control Over Appearance and Placement

Configure how watermarks appear to match your preference for visibility vs. document readability.

  • Visible watermarkClear text overlay showing recipient information. Obvious deterrent — recipients know the document is tracked.
  • Subtle watermarkLight, unobtrusive marking. Professional appearance with accountability built in.
  • Configurable placementHeader, footer, diagonal overlay, or margin. Your choice.
  • Custom contentChoose what appears: full name, email, company, date, version, or custom text.

Why This Matters

Deterrence people behave differently when their name is on the document. Most leaks are careless, not malicious. Watermarking adds a moment of pause.

Forensic trail if a document surfaces inappropriately, you can trace it back. The watermark tells you who downloaded the original.

Audit logging tells you what happened inside your trust center. Watermarking stays with the document wherever it goes. Both together give you complete visibility.

Who Uses Watermarking

Security Teams

Penetration test reports, vulnerability assessments, and architecture diagrams are high-value targets. Watermarking adds protection beyond access control.

Legal Teams

When NDAs govern document access, watermarking reinforces the obligation. The recipient's name is a constant reminder of confidentiality.

Compliance Teams

Demonstrate document control to auditors. Prove you track who accesses sensitive materials and can identify recipients.

Sales Teams

Share detailed security documentation with prospects while creating accountability — without slowing down the deal.

Watermarking + Audit Logging

Who accessedTracked in both audit log and watermark
When accessedTimestamped in both audit log and watermark
Which document & versionRecorded in both for full traceability
Travels with documentOnly watermarking — the audit log stays in your dashboard
Visible to recipientOnly watermarking — creates awareness and deters forwarding
Deters forwardingOnly watermarking — people think twice when their name is on it

Frequently Asked Questions

Add Accountability to Your Documents

Sensitive security documents deserve more than access control. They deserve tracking that travels with them.