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Add Watermark to Image

Stamp a text watermark across an image to protect or brand it. 100% in your browser.

Processed locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

A watermark stamps your name or brand across an image so it stays attributed to you even after it's shared, screenshotted or reposted. Add Watermark to Image lays text over your photo with control over how prominent it is — enough to protect the image without ruining it.

How to add watermark to image

  1. 1. Add your image.
  2. 2. Type your watermark text and set its position and opacity.
  3. 3. Download the watermarked image.

When to use Add Watermark to Image

Protect your photography

Stamp your name across portfolio shots so they can't be passed off as someone else's.

Brand shared graphics

Add your handle or site to images so reposts still point back to you.

Mark proofs

Overlay 'PROOF' or 'SAMPLE' on preview images before a client pays.

Balancing protection and looks

A watermark that's too faint is easy to crop or clone out; one that's too heavy ruins the image. A semi-transparent mark placed across the middle — where it can't simply be cropped off — is the usual compromise. Keep an unwatermarked original for your own use.

Frequently asked questions

Can I control the watermark's opacity and position?

Yes — set how transparent it is and where it sits so it protects the image without overwhelming it.

Can it be removed by someone else?

A watermark placed over important detail is hard to remove cleanly, but no visible watermark is completely tamper-proof. Placement across the subject helps.

Are my images uploaded?

No — the watermark is applied in your browser.

Your images are processed entirely in your browser and never uploaded — read more on the security page. Looking for more? Browse our full set of image tools or read guides on the blog.