How to Add a Watermark to a Photo

To watermark a photo, open it above, type your text or choose your logo, and pick where it goes. The preview shows the result straight away.

  1. Add the photo. Drag it onto the box, click to choose it, or paste it with Ctrl+V.
  2. Make the watermark. Text - your name, website or a copyright line, in the font, size and colour you want - or your logo as an image file.
  3. Place it. A corner, the centre, or tiled across the whole picture; the opacity slider makes it more or less see-through.
  4. Download or share. Download the watermarked photo in its original format, or publish it to get a link.

Watermark Many Photos at Once

Add up to 30 photos and the same watermark goes on every one. Size and margin are set relative to each picture, so the watermark looks the same on a wide landscape shot and a tall phone photo. Click the thumbnails to check each preview, then download them all as one ZIP file - or publish them together and get a link for each, or one album link.

Where to Put a Watermark

  • A corner keeps the photo clean and credits you - good for portfolios and social posts. It is also the easiest to crop off.
  • Tiled across the image repeats the mark diagonally over the whole picture. It is far harder to remove, which suits product photos, previews and proofs you send to clients.
  • Opacity around 40-60% keeps the mark visible without hiding the photo.

A watermark shows who a picture belongs to; to hide something in it instead, such as a face or a number plate, use the blur tool. To share photos with a link, see photo hosting.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add a watermark to a photo?
Open the photo in the box on this page, type your text or choose a logo, then pick the position, size and opacity. The preview updates as you go. Download the result or publish it to get a link.
Can I watermark several photos at once?
Yes. Add up to 30 images. The same watermark goes on all of them, scaled to each image's size, and you download them together as a ZIP file.
Can I use my logo as a watermark?
Yes. Choose Logo and pick the image file. A PNG with a transparent background looks best; the opacity slider makes it see-through.
Where should I put a watermark?
A corner keeps the photo clean but is easy to crop off. A tiled watermark across the whole picture is much harder to remove, which suits photos you sell or preview.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The watermark is added in your browser and the photos stay on your device. They are only uploaded if you press "Publish & get a link".
Does the watermarked photo keep its quality?
It keeps its full size and format. JPG and WebP are saved at high quality; PNG stays lossless. Location and camera data are not carried over.