How to add a watermark to an image online?
Protect your photos with watermarks. Add text or logo watermarks easily online.
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Watermarks are essential for protecting your photos and establishing ownership. They prevent unauthorized use while still letting people see your work.
Our free online tool makes it easy to add text or logo watermarks to your images.
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Why use watermarks?
Protect against unauthorized use.
Identify the creator even when shared.
Passive marketing - viewers know who to contact.
Deter image theft.
Types of watermarks
Text watermark: © Name or URL.
Logo watermark: your brand logo.
Pattern watermark: repeated across the image.
Each serves different purposes.
Watermark settings
Opacity: 20-50% is typical.
Position: corner, center, or tiled.
Size: proportional to image size.
Color: contrasting but not overwhelming.
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How to do it in 3 steps
Upload your image.
Choose text or logo watermark.
Adjust size, position, and opacity.
Preview and download.
Pro tips
- Keep watermarks subtle for portfolio, more visible for previews.
- Place on detailed areas that are hard to clone out.
- Test on different backgrounds before batch processing.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✗Watermark too opaque, ruining the image.
- ✗Too small to be visible.
- ✗Placed where it's easily cropped out.
- ✗Forgetting to keep unwatermarked originals.
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