Add Watermark to Image
Add text watermark to photos and images. Choose position, opacity, and size. See live preview before downloading. Free, no signup.
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How to Add a Watermark
1
Upload Image
Drag and drop your image (JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, or TIFF) into the tool above, or click to browse. Up to 100 MB.
2
Configure Watermark
Enter your watermark text, choose position (9 options), set opacity from subtle to bold, and pick a size. Watch the live preview update in real time.
3
Download
Click Add Watermark and download your watermarked image. The original format is preserved.
Watermark Settings Explained
| Setting | Options | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Text | Any text up to 200 characters | The watermark text displayed on your image. Common choices: “© Your Name”, “DRAFT”, “SAMPLE”, your website URL, or a date. |
| Position | 9 positions (3×3 grid) | Bottom-right is the most popular for copyright watermarks. Center works best for DRAFT/SAMPLE stamps. Bottom-left is common for photographer credits. |
| Opacity | 10% to 100% | Controls watermark transparency. 30% (default) is visible but subtle. Use 10–20% for nearly invisible ownership marks, or 50–100% for bold DRAFT/PROOF stamps. |
| Size | Small / Medium / Large | Font size relative to image dimensions. Medium (default) works for most photos. Use Small for subtle corner marks or Large for prominent stamps. |
Why Add Watermarks to Your Images
- Copyright protection — watermarks deter unauthorized use of your photos. While not legally required (copyright exists automatically), a visible watermark makes it clear the image is owned.
- Brand awareness — photographers, designers, and agencies use watermarks to promote their brand when sharing previews or samples online.
- Proof/draft marking — mark design mockups, document scans, or proofs as “DRAFT” or “SAMPLE” to prevent them from being used as final versions.
- Client previews — share preview photos with clients before payment. The watermark encourages purchasing the full unwatermarked version.
- Social media attribution — when sharing photos on platforms that strip metadata, a visible watermark ensures credit remains with the original creator.
Watermark Best Practices
- Keep it subtle — a watermark at 20–30% opacity protects your work without ruining the viewing experience. Overly bold watermarks can make images look unprofessional.
- Position strategically — place watermarks in areas that are hard to crop out. Bottom-right or center work best for most photos. Avoid corners that can be easily trimmed.
- Use consistent branding — use the same watermark text and positioning across all your images for a professional, cohesive look.
- Keep the original — always save your unwatermarked original separately. Watermarking is a one-way process — you cannot remove a watermark from a processed image.
- Match the content — use a smaller, subtler watermark for portfolio pieces and a larger, bolder one for proofs and drafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
The tool supports JPG/JPEG, PNG, WebP, BMP, and TIFF images up to 100 MB. The output format matches your input — a JPG input produces a watermarked JPG, a PNG produces a watermarked PNG, and so on.
Yes, choose from 9 positions in a 3×3 grid: top-left, top-center, top-right, middle-left, center, middle-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right. The default is bottom-right, which is the most common placement for copyright watermarks.
Yes, set opacity from 10% (barely visible, for subtle ownership marks) to 100% (fully opaque, for bold DRAFT stamps). The default 30% strikes a good balance — visible enough to protect your work while remaining unobtrusive.
The preview is a close approximation. It shows watermark placement, opacity, and relative size on a scaled-down version of your image. The final watermarked file is processed server-side at full resolution using ImageMagick, so the output quality is higher and the text rendering may differ slightly from the browser preview.
Yes, completely free. No signup, no limits, no branding added by our tool. Your watermark text is the only text added to the image. Files are encrypted via HTTPS during upload and automatically deleted from our servers within 2 hours.