ImagePlacer
Place and precisely position images on PDF pages as overlays or watermarks. Full control over position, scale, rotation, transparency, and blend modes.
Last updated March 2026
Overview
ImagePlacer is an Adobe Acrobat plugin that lets you place and precisely position images on the pages of an open PDF document. Images can be applied as an overlay on top of existing page content or as a watermark behind it, with full control over position, scale, rotation, and transparency.
Whether you need to add logos, stamps, watermarks, or other images to your PDF documents, ImagePlacer gives you pixel-perfect placement with a live preview that updates instantly as you adjust settings. Apply images to a single page, a page range, or all pages at once.
Key Features
Precise image placement tools for Adobe Acrobat.
Overlay & Watermark Modes
Place images on top of existing page content as overlays, or behind it as watermarks. Choose the layering that suits your needs.
Precise Positioning
Set exact X and Y positions in inches, centimetres, or millimetres. Measure from any edge of the page for pixel-perfect placement.
Scale, Rotate & Flip
Resize images by percentage or exact dimensions with locked aspect ratio. Rotate to any angle and flip horizontally or vertically.
Transparency & Blend Modes
Make images semi-transparent and choose from blend modes including Normal, Multiply, Screen, Overlay, Darken, and Lighten.
Live Page Preview
See exactly where your image will appear with an instant live preview. Navigate between pages and use alignment buttons to snap to position.
Flexible Page Ranges
Apply images to all pages, specific page ranges, or odd/even pages only. Ideal for double-sided documents and selective branding.
More Capabilities
ImagePlacer covers every aspect of image placement in PDFs.
Multiple Image Formats
Supports JPEG, TIFF, BMP, GIF, PCX, PNG, Kodak Photo CD, and Targa formats. Non-JPEG images are automatically converted before embedding.
JPEG Quality Control
Set the compression quality from 1 to 100 to balance image clarity against file size. Configurable for each placement.
Border & Outline
Optionally draw a customisable border around placed images with adjustable stroke width and colour.
Saved Configurations
Save and recall complete placement settings (image, position, scale, transparency, page range) as named configurations for quick reuse.
Fit to Page
Automatically calculate the largest scale at which an image fits the page, accounting for rotation. One-click positioning.
COM Automation
Programmatically place images via the COM automation interface. Integrate ImagePlacer into scripts and automated workflows.
Use Cases
ImagePlacer serves a wide range of document production needs.
Document Branding
Place company logos on every page of PDF documents with precise positioning and consistent appearance across all pages.
Watermarking
Add semi-transparent watermark images behind page content for draft marking, copyright protection, or visual identification.
Stamping & Overlays
Apply stamps, seals, signatures, or approval marks to specific pages or page ranges with precise control over placement.
Print Production
Add images to PDF documents for professional print workflows with full control over scale, quality, and positioning.
Resources
User Guide
Complete documentation covering all ImagePlacer features, placement options, and configuration settings.
Download
Download ImagePlacer to start placing images on your PDF documents with precision.
Purchase
Ready to buy? Visit the Mapsoft store to purchase a full ImagePlacer license.
System Requirements
Adobe Acrobat
Adobe Acrobat Pro or Standard (DC, 2020, or 2017). Not compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Operating System
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit recommended). Both 32-bit and 64-bit Acrobat installations are supported.
Licence
Perpetual licence with free maintenance period. See licence details and upgrade policy.
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Place Images on PDFs with Precision
$129
One-time purchase · includes 1 year of updates · perpetual licence