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Add Watermark
Mark Every Image Clearly

Place readable text over photos with control over position, opacity, size, color, and rotation. Your source stays on your device.

Text overlays
Opacity control
Position presets
Private processing
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Add Watermark at a glance

  • Watermark typeText
  • Placement9 anchor positions
  • OpacityAdjustable
  • Input formatsJPG / PNG / WebP

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How to watermark an image

  1. 01Choose an imageLoad a product photo, preview, or social graphic from your device.
  2. 02Style the markEnter your wording, then tune the font size, color, opacity, and placement.
  3. 03Export the resultDownload a flattened image ready for publishing or review.

Features

Readable at a glance

A live preview makes the watermark legible before you commit it to the image.

Nine anchor points

Keep branding in a corner or center it across a proof without guessing coordinates.

Opacity that respects detail

Lower the mark for photography and raise it for draft or confidential proofs.

Repeatable branding

Use the same style across a batch of campaign images.

No source alteration

The original file remains untouched while the browser renders a new copy.

Fast local export

Canvas rendering avoids an upload round trip for every proof.

Watermark use cases

Client proofsProduct catalogsStock previewsSocial brandingConfidential drafts

A watermark with intent

Protect previews

Make an unfinished or licensed preview visibly distinct from a final delivery.

Keep ownership visible

A restrained mark helps viewers connect shared work with its creator.

Work offline

Once loaded, the editor can prepare files without a network connection.

Control the compromise

Opacity and placement let the image remain useful while the mark stays present.

Image Ownership

When a watermark helps instead of hurts

A watermark is a communication device first and a deterrent second. It tells a client which version is under review, gives a social post a recognizable signature, or makes a catalog preview unsuitable for direct reuse.

The strongest marks are consistent and modest. A corner position works for finished work; a centered translucent mark is better for proofs because cropping cannot remove it without damaging the subject.

Always keep the unmarked original. Watermarking is a delivery step, not an archive strategy, and a flattened copy should never become the only master.

Notes from people who use this often

“I use a low-opacity corner mark for galleries and a centered proof mark for client selections.”

Rhea Morgan - Portrait photographer

“One saved style keeps every campaign preview recognizable without overpowering the artwork.”

Caleb Ortiz - Brand designer

“Watermarked drafts let me share listings before the launch date safely.”

Mina Shah - Marketplace seller

Frequently asked questions

Can I change watermark opacity?

Yes. Use the opacity control to make a subtle brand mark or a stronger draft notice.

Where can the watermark go?

Choose from nine anchor positions covering corners, edges, and the center.

Does the original image change?

No. The tool creates a new rendered download and leaves your source file alone.

Can I watermark PNG files?

Yes. JPG, PNG, and WebP inputs are supported.

Are images uploaded?

No. Rendering happens locally in your browser.

Can I use a logo instead?

Use Add Logo to Image when the mark should be an image rather than text.