Use Katana’s PDF Editor to add your company logo or custom images to your print templates for a more professional, branded look.
Why add a logo?
Adding your company logo to PDF documents helps maintain brand consistency and provides a polished experience when sharing printouts with customers or vendors.
Step-by-Step: Add a logo in the PDF Editor
Open the PDF Editor
Go to
Settings→ Print templatesClick on the 3-dot menu next to a template and select Edit
(More info: How to access the PDF Editor)
Add the image component
In the PDF Editor, locate the Image component in the left toolbar.
Drag it onto your template where you’d like the logo to appear.
Resize the image box as needed to fit your layout.
Choose how to add your image
You have 3 options for inserting an image:
Image URL (Recommended for logos)
Paste a publicly accessible image link into the Value field.
Great for cloud-hosted logo files.
Insert Data Field
Only relevant for dynamic or contextual images based on Katana data.
Not typically used for static logos.
Upload from local file (Also recommended for logos)
Click to select a file directly from your computer.
Works best for static images stored locally.
Finalize your design
Make sure the image fits your layout and doesn't overlap other components.
Preview your design:
Ctrl/Cmd + PSave your template:
Ctrl/Cmd + S
Tips for best results
Use .PNG format for logos — preferably with a transparent background.
Ensure the image is high resolution to avoid blurriness on the PDF.
Maintain white space around the logo so it doesn’t appear cramped.
Troubleshooting & more help
See the full guide to the image component: PDF Generator API - Image Component
Or contact Katana support for help customizing your template.
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