How to add a watermark to an image
- Drop your photos into the box above or press Browse files. You can add up to 20.
- Pick Text and type your name. Or pick Logo image and load your logo.
- Choose a position or drag the mark on the live preview to any spot. Pick Tiled across the image for a repeating pattern.
- Adjust the width, opacity and rotation while you watch the live preview.
- Press Add watermark and save each photo or the whole batch as a ZIP.
What this watermark tool gives you
- Text marks in four font styles with an optional soft shadow.
- Logo marks from PNG and JPG files. WEBP and SVG work too.
- Nine positions and a tiled pattern. You can also drag the mark anywhere on the preview.
- A size based on each photo's width so mixed batches look even.
- Color swatches plus a color wheel and hex box. A logo can take the same color.
- Batches of 20 photos in one ZIP with no upload at all.
Why add a watermark to an image?
Once you post a photo, anyone can save it and repost it. They can also strip your caption in seconds. A watermark is the part of your credit that stays with the picture.
It tells people where the image came from. It discourages casual reuse because the copy is clearly someone else's work. For a business it turns every share into a small ad.
A watermark is not a lock. Someone with editing skills can paint over a small corner mark. What it does is raise the effort. It also removes the excuse of not knowing who owned the photo. That stops most unauthorized reposts.
Text watermark or logo watermark?
| Type | Best for | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Your name, website or copyright line | Keep it short so it stays readable |
| Logo | Brands and businesses | Use a PNG with a clear background |
A text watermark is quick and flexible. It needs no prep. A logo looks more professional. People who know your brand spot it at once. It does need a clean source file. A logo on a white box will stamp a white box onto every photo.
Where to place your watermark
- Bottom right is the usual spot for photographers. People see it but it stays off the subject.
- Center at low opacity suits client proofs before payment. The client can view the image but not use it.
- Tiled repeats the mark in a staggered grid. It is the hardest layout to remove. Use it for stock previews and product shots that people often copy.
Corner marks are easy to crop away. Does protection matter more than looks? Move the mark closer to the subject or tile it. A tiled mark at about 30 degrees is also harder to clone out.
Add watermark to image files at the right opacity and size
Most watermarks fail in one of two ways. They are too faint to see or so bold they ruin the photo.
- Opacity: 30 to 60 percent keeps the mark readable and lets the photo show through.
- Size: 15 to 25 percent of the photo width works for a corner credit.
- Color: white text with the soft shadow reads well on skies, skin and dark scenes alike.
This tool measures size against each photo's own width. So a batch that mixes phone shots and camera files ends up with marks that look the same in every frame. Mostly bright photos? Try dark gray text instead of white.
Common watermark problems and fixes
My logo has a white box around it
The logo file has a solid background. Export a PNG with a clear background from your design app. Then load it again.
The text is hard to read
Turn on the soft shadow. Or raise the opacity a little. Dark text works better on bright photos.
The mark looks tiny on some photos
Raise the width slider. The tool sizes the mark by each photo's width so tall photos may need a bigger setting.
Who uses an image watermark tool?
Photographers protect client proofs and portfolio shots. Online sellers brand their product photos so copies point back to their shop. Bloggers sign their original images. Real estate agents mark listing photos. Artists share previews of their work without giving away a clean copy.
Keep your original photos
The tool paints the watermark into the pixels. You cannot lift it off later. So always keep the clean files. Watermark copies for the web and not your main photos.
Large images? Shrink the results with the image compressor or the image resizer before you post. Took the photos somewhere private? Remove location data with the EXIF remover.
How this tool to add watermark to image files keeps them private
Every step happens inside your browser. The tool reads your photos and your logo from your own device. It combines them on a canvas in memory. Then it hands the result back to you.
Unreleased work and client photos never pass through anyone else's server. Need to mark a document instead? The PDF watermark tool stamps text or a logo on PDF pages.