Watermark Image
Stamp text over an image. Runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
About Watermark Image
Watermark Image stamps your own text across a photo — a studio name, a website, a copyright line or the word PROOF. You control the size, position and opacity, so the mark is clearly present without ruining the picture. It runs in your browser and nothing is uploaded.
Photographers watermark for two different reasons and it helps to know which one you are doing. The first is attribution: images get saved, reposted and stripped of context within hours, and a discreet mark in a corner travels with the picture so anyone who sees it downstream knows whose work it is. The second is protection of unpaid work — proofs sent to a client before payment, or portfolio samples you would rather not see used commercially without a conversation.
Those two purposes want different marks. Attribution should be subtle and out of the way, because the picture still has to look good. Proofing should be deliberately obtrusive — across the middle, clearly visible — because the entire point is that the image is not usable until it has been paid for. Choosing the wrong strength for the job is the usual mistake: a delicate corner mark on a proof gets cropped off in seconds.
How to Watermark Image
- Select the photo you want to mark.
- Type your watermark text.
- Choose a position — a corner for attribution, across the centre for proofs.
- Set the size and opacity so the mark is visible but not overwhelming.
- Download the watermarked image.
Tips & common problems
Corner marks get cropped
Anyone wanting to remove a corner watermark simply crops the edge off. If the mark genuinely needs to survive, it has to sit over the subject.
Scale the opacity to the purpose
Around 30-50% is right for attribution on a finished image. For proofs, go stronger and larger — obstruction is the feature.
Keep the unwatermarked original
The mark is written permanently into the file you download. Always retain your clean master, because there is no undoing it later.
Watermark after editing, not before
Crop, adjust and resize first. Resizing a watermarked image can leave the text soft or awkwardly proportioned.
Frequently asked questions
How do I watermark a photo for free?
Add your text, position it and download. No signup, no watermark of ours, and nothing is uploaded.
Can I set opacity and position?
Yes. Text, font size, position and transparency are all adjustable, so you can tune the mark for attribution or for proofing.
Can someone remove my watermark?
A determined person with editing software can attempt it, and a corner mark can simply be cropped away. A watermark deters casual reuse rather than making theft impossible.
Will it reduce my image quality?
The text is drawn over the image and the file is re-encoded once, so any change is negligible. Start from your highest-quality original for the best result.
Can I use a logo instead of text?
This tool applies text watermarks. To overlay a logo image, open the photo in Photo Editor and place the graphic where you want it.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. Watermarking happens entirely in your browser, so unwatermarked originals never leave your device.