Image Watermark
Stamp a logo or text onto any photo. Drag it into place, then download.
100% free. Runs entirely in your browser - your files and data never leave your device and nothing is uploaded to any server.
Drop a photo to watermark
or click to browse · PNG, JPG or WebP up to 20 MB
Processed on this device · nothing is uploaded
About this tool
Overlay a text or logo watermark onto an image - useful for photographers and designers who want to mark their work before sharing previews online, discouraging unauthorized use of the full-quality original.
How to use this tool
- Upload base imageSelect the photo or artwork you want to protect before sharing.
- Add text or logo watermarkUse brand name, copyright text, or a logo graphic.
- Position and opacity tuningSet size, placement, and transparency so branding is visible but not distracting.
- Export protected versionDownload final watermarked image for web publishing or client proofing.
Where to put a watermark on a photo
A small logo in a corner keeps the photo clean but is easy to crop off. Placing the watermark over part of the subject, or tiling it lightly across the whole image, makes it far harder to remove. A transparency of around 30 to 50% is visible without spoiling the picture.
Watermark the preview copies you post online and keep the full-quality originals for paying clients.
Key features
- Discourages casual unauthorized reuse of your media.
- Keeps branding visible across reposts and previews.
- Supports both text and logo watermark styles.
- Quick workflow for photographers, artists, and agencies.
Common uses
- Publishing portfolio previews safely on social platforms.
- Sending client proof images before final delivery.
- Branding marketplace photos and promotional visuals.
- Marking stock-photo samples for public listings.
Tips for better results
- Place watermark where cropping cannot remove it easily.
- Use moderate opacity so mark is clear but image remains usable.
- Keep logo watermark in high-contrast variant for mixed backgrounds.
- Save an unwatermarked master file separately.
Mistakes to avoid
- Putting watermark only in a corner where it is easy to crop out.
- Using opacity too low to be visible after compression.
- Using opacity too high and ruining image readability.
- Assuming watermark alone is complete legal protection.
Frequently asked questions
Yes - upload an image (like a logo) to use as the watermark instead of, or alongside, text.
Yes - position it anywhere on the image, resize it, and adjust its opacity so it's visible without overwhelming the photo underneath.
A visible watermark discourages casual reuse and marks work as yours, but it's a deterrent, not a technical/legal lock - determined people can still crop or edit around it.
Over part of the subject rather than in an empty corner, where it can simply be cropped off. A semi-transparent mark across the middle protects best while keeping the photo viewable.
Use the same text, size, opacity and position for each image so the set looks consistent. Saving your settings and applying them photo by photo keeps a whole gallery uniform.
Usually not for main product photos - marketplaces such as Amazon do not allow watermarks there, and they can lower trust. Watermark previews of creative work like photography or art instead.