How to Add a Watermark to Photos (Text or Logo)
Watermarks protect ownership when you share photos online — for stock work, product shots, professional portfolios. Here's how to add a clean text or logo watermark to single photos or in batch.
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Add Watermark
Step-by-step
- 1
Open Add Watermark
Drop your photo into the Watermark tool.
- 2
Type your watermark text
Brand name, copyright notice, or URL. Keep it short — 2-4 words is plenty.
- 3
Pick position
Bottom-right is the standard for photos. Bottom-center for symmetric subjects. Avoid centering across the main subject.
- 4
Adjust opacity
30-50% opacity is the standard — visible but not distracting. 100% looks heavy-handed.
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Apply and download
Save the watermarked image. The original file is untouched on your device.
💡 Tips
- Use a thin, simple font for text watermarks — they read clearer at small sizes than decorative ones.
- For logo watermarks, save your logo as a PNG with transparency before applying.
- Watermarks discourage casual stealing but won't stop a determined thief — for paid stock work, register copyright separately.
FAQ
Can I batch-watermark photos?
For now, watermark each individually. A batch version is on the roadmap; meanwhile, queue up multiple browser tabs.
Will the watermark blur over time?
No — the watermark becomes part of the image pixels. Quality survives compression as long as the source quality is high.
How big should the watermark be?
5-10% of image width is typical. Too small disappears in thumbnails; too large dominates the image.