Watermark Maker
Add text or image watermarks to your photos
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Supported formats: PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF
Maximum file size: 50MB
What is Watermark Maker?
Watermark Maker is a free browser-based tool that lets you add custom text watermarks to your images for copyright protection and branding. All processing happens entirely in your browser, meaning your images and watermarks are never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy and security. You can customize every aspect of your watermark including the text content, font size, color, and opacity level from fully transparent to fully opaque. The tool offers nine precise placement positions across a 3x3 grid, from top-left to bottom-right, giving you full control over where the watermark appears. The opacity control is particularly useful for creating subtle watermarks that protect your work without overpowering the image content. A lower opacity creates a professional, understated look, while higher opacity ensures the watermark is clearly visible. The tool supports any text including Latin characters, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and other Unicode characters. This makes it ideal for photographers, artists, and content creators who want to protect their work from unauthorized use while maintaining a professional presentation.
How to Use
- Upload the image to add a watermark.
- Set the text, font size, color, opacity, and position.
- Click 'Apply Watermark' to see the result and download.
Tips & Best Practices
- Set opacity between 30-50% for a professional look that protects your image without distracting from the visual content.
- Place watermarks in the bottom-right corner as a convention, or use center placement for stronger protection against unauthorized cropping.
- Use a contrasting color for the watermark text. White works well on dark images, while dark colors or black are better for light images.
- Include your name, business name, or website URL as the watermark text so viewers can easily find and credit the original creator.
- For maximum protection, consider applying a semi-transparent watermark across the center of the image, making it difficult to remove without destroying the image.
Use Cases
Photography Portfolio
Add your studio name or logo text to portfolio images shared online to prevent unauthorized use and ensure proper attribution.
Client Proofs
Apply visible watermarks to proof images sent to clients before purchase, removing them only after payment is confirmed.
Content Branding
Add website URLs or brand names to images shared on social media to drive traffic back to your original content.
Document Protection
Mark confidential documents or preview materials with text like Draft or Confidential to prevent premature distribution.
FAQ
Where can I place the watermark?
You can choose from 9 positions: top-left, top-center, top-right, middle-left, center, middle-right, bottom-left, bottom-center, and bottom-right.
Can I adjust the watermark opacity?
Yes, you can adjust opacity from 0% to 100% to control the watermark visibility.
What is a watermark and why is it used?
A watermark is a semi-transparent text or logo overlaid on an image, used to protect copyright or prevent unauthorized copying.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No, all processing happens entirely in your browser and no files are sent to any external server. It is completely safe.
Can I add a watermark with non-Latin text?
Yes, you can use any text including Korean, English, numbers, and any characters supported by your browser.
Can the watermark be removed later?
It is difficult to perfectly remove a watermark once applied. It is recommended to keep a separate copy of the original file.
Can I use any language for the watermark text?
Yes, the tool supports any text that your browser can render, including English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, and all other Unicode characters.
Can the watermark be removed after it is applied?
Once a watermarked image is downloaded, the watermark is permanently embedded in the pixels. It cannot be cleanly removed. Always keep a copy of your original unwatermarked image.
What is the best opacity level for watermarks?
For portfolio and social media sharing, 30-50% opacity provides good visibility without being distracting. For proof images sent to clients, 50-70% ensures the watermark is clearly noticeable.
Can I add multiple watermarks to one image?
The tool applies one watermark at a time. To add multiple watermarks, apply the first one, download the result, then upload it again to add a second watermark.
Does the watermark scale with image size?
The font size is set in pixels, so you may need to adjust it based on your image dimensions. Larger images need larger font sizes for the watermark to be proportionally visible.
Can I add an image-based watermark or logo?
The current tool supports text-based watermarks. You can use text to include your brand name, website, or copyright notice with full control over appearance and positioning.