Overview
Add Page Backgrounds overlays the content of a source PDF page onto selected target pages, either behind or in front of existing content. This is useful for applying letterheads, watermarks, decorative borders, or branded templates to multiple pages at once.
How to use
- Open the target PDF document in Acrobat.
- Go to Plug-Ins > Pages > Add Page Backgrounds.
- Select the page range to apply the background to.
- Browse for the source PDF file that contains the background content.
- Enter the page number from the source PDF to use as the background.
- Choose whether to place the source content Behind Content or In Front of Content.
- Optionally enable Scale to fit to match the target page size.
- Click OK to apply the background.
Options
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Page range | The target pages to receive the background. Choose All pages or specify a From / To range. |
| Source PDF file | The path to the PDF file containing the background content. Click Browse to select a file. |
| Source page number | The page within the source PDF to use as the background overlay. |
| Placement | Choose Behind Content to place the source content underneath the existing page content, or In Front of Content to overlay it on top. |
| Scale to fit target page | When enabled, the source page content is scaled to match the dimensions of each target page. When disabled, the source content is placed at its original size. |
Tip
To apply a company letterhead, create a single-page PDF with the letterhead design and use Behind Content placement so the existing text appears on top.
Warning
This operation modifies the content stream directly. The changes cannot be selectively undone after saving. Always work on a copy of your document or use Undo immediately after applying.