Easily Add Custom Backgrounds to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat π¨
Discover step-by-step how to insert background colors and images into your PDFs, including tips on adjusting opacity, position, and scale for a professional look.

Erin Wright Writing
24.4K views β’ Oct 16, 2023

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Learn how to add background colors and background images to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat. Plus, learn how to customize the background's opacity, position, and scale.
This tutorial features Adobe Acrobat Pro with new interface introduced in 2023. These steps also apply to Adobe Acrobat 2017, Adobe Acrobat 2020, and non-updated versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 How to Add a Background (Current Interface)
01:09 How to Add a Background (Previous Interface)
01:30 Background Color
02:04 Background Image
02:40 Customization Options
04:18 How to Update and Delete Backgrounds
π Corresponding Blog Post/Transcript for This Video
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How to Add Backgrounds to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
https://erinwrightwriting.com/backgrounds-to-pdfs-in-adobe-acrobat/
π» Related Resources
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How to Combine PDFs into One in Adobe Acrobat (2023 Interface Update)
https://youtu.be/6qaxLEybuxA
How to Use Adobe Acrobat Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiS-pGbA0O4FXvw6IJR_mIP
π» Please visit my website at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Please leave your questions about Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Adobe Acrobat in the comment section below. Although I canβt guarantee I will be able to answer every question, I will certainly make an effort to create as many viewer-requested videos as possible.
Thank you for watching!
#adobeacrobat #pdf
All Rights Reserved Β© 2025 Erin Wright
This tutorial features Adobe Acrobat Pro with new interface introduced in 2023. These steps also apply to Adobe Acrobat 2017, Adobe Acrobat 2020, and non-updated versions of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 How to Add a Background (Current Interface)
01:09 How to Add a Background (Previous Interface)
01:30 Background Color
02:04 Background Image
02:40 Customization Options
04:18 How to Update and Delete Backgrounds
π Corresponding Blog Post/Transcript for This Video
============================================
How to Add Backgrounds to PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
https://erinwrightwriting.com/backgrounds-to-pdfs-in-adobe-acrobat/
π» Related Resources
==================
How to Combine PDFs into One in Adobe Acrobat (2023 Interface Update)
https://youtu.be/6qaxLEybuxA
How to Use Adobe Acrobat Playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTcwfTvXiBsiS-pGbA0O4FXvw6IJR_mIP
π» Please visit my website at https://erinwrightwriting.com for more writing-related software tutorials.
Please leave your questions about Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or Adobe Acrobat in the comment section below. Although I canβt guarantee I will be able to answer every question, I will certainly make an effort to create as many viewer-requested videos as possible.
Thank you for watching!
#adobeacrobat #pdf
All Rights Reserved Β© 2025 Erin Wright
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Oct 16, 2023
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