A watermark is a visible or semi-transparent overlay added to images to protect copyright, brand identity, or indicate ownership. It can be text (like a copyright notice) or an image (like a logo).

How do I add a watermark to an image?

Upload your image, choose watermark type (text or image), customize the watermark (text, font, size, color, opacity, position, rotation), and the watermark is applied automatically. Download the watermarked image.

Can I use an image as a watermark?

Yes! Select 'Image' watermark type, upload your logo or watermark image, adjust scale and opacity, and position it on your image. Perfect for adding logos or brand marks.

What customization options are available?

For text watermarks: text content, font family, font size, font weight, color, opacity, rotation, position, tiling, and margin. For image watermarks: scale, opacity, position, rotation, tiling, and margin.

Can I tile watermarks across the image?

Yes! Enable 'Tile Watermark' to repeat the watermark across the entire image. Adjust tile spacing to control how frequently the watermark appears. This is useful for protecting images from unauthorized use.

Is the watermark tool free and secure?

Yes, completely free and secure! All watermark processing happens entirely in your browser. We never see, store, transmit, or have access to your images. Your privacy is completely protected.

💧 Add Watermark to Image Online

Add professional watermarks to your images online. Customize text or image watermarks, opacity, rotation, tiling, and more. All processing happens in your browser.

Watermark Settings

Upload Image

Click to upload or drag and drop

PNG, JPG, GIF up to 8MB

Watermark Type

Watermark Text

Font Size: 48px

Font Family

Bold text

Color

Opacity: 40%

Rotation: -30°

Repeat watermark across image

Tile Spacing: 200px

Auto apply changes as you edit

Preview & Export

Total operations: 0

Upload an image to get started

Supported formats: JPG, PNG, WebP (up to 8MB)

Quick Watermark Text

Tap to insert

Why Add Watermarks to Images?

Watermarks protect your creative work by clearly attributing ownership and discouraging unauthorized use. Designers, photographers, marketers, and agencies add subtle yet visible marks to ensure that even if their images are shared online, the brand or author stays visible. Watermarks also help identify drafts, proofs, and preview versions.

Our free watermark generator runs entirely in your browser — upload your image, customize watermark text or upload your own logo, adjust opacity, rotation, tiling, and instantly preview the result. No uploads to servers, no account required.

How to Use the Watermark Generator

Upload your image: JPG, PNG, and WebP up to 8MB are supported. Everything stays on your device.
Choose watermark type: Select text for quick branding or upload a PNG/SVG logo for image-based watermarks.
Customize style: Adjust font, color, size, opacity, rotation, and choose between single placement or tiled pattern.
Preview instantly: Enable auto apply to see changes in real time or manually re-render when needed.
Download: Export the final image as a PNG with the watermark baked in.

Best Practices for Effective Watermarks

Balance visibility and aesthetics: Use opacity between 30-50% for subtle branding that doesn’t ruin the photo.

Use tiling for protection: A repeated watermark pattern deters removal because it covers the entire image.

Include brand information: Add your website, social handle, or copyright notice for better attribution.

Rotate the watermark: Angled watermarks are harder to remove and are common in stock photo previews.

Keep margins consistent: When using corner placements, leave enough padding so the watermark isn’t cut off when cropped.

Common Use Cases

📸 Photography

Protect client galleries, portfolio previews, and social media posts with branded watermarks.

🎨 Design Portfolios

Add subtle diagonal watermarks to UI mockups or illustrations shared online.

🏢 Agencies & Marketing

Protect drafts sent to clients or provide branded previews for approval workflows.

🛒 E-commerce

Deter product photo theft by overlaying your shop name on catalog images.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this tool upload my images?

No. All watermarking happens locally in your browser using the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device.

Can I use my logo as a watermark?

Yes! Switch to the “Image Watermark” tab and upload a transparent PNG or SVG logo. Adjust scaling, opacity, rotation, and tiling.

What image formats are supported?

You can upload JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 8MB. Downloads are exported as PNG to preserve transparency and quality.

Why use tiling?

A tiled watermark makes it difficult for others to crop or clone out your branding. It’s commonly used for proofs and stock photos.