Can the watermark be removed after adding it?

The watermark is rendered into the image pixels — it cannot be removed without image editing software and visible quality loss. For proof watermarks intended to be difficult to remove, use tile/repeat mode at 30–50% opacity covering the entire image.

Tile mode repeats the watermark across the entire image in a diagonal grid pattern. This is the professional standard for proof images sent to clients before final payment, as it makes it difficult to use the image without the watermark.

Can I add a logo image watermark instead of text?

Currently the tool supports text watermarks only. Image (logo) watermark support is planned for V2.

What opacity should I use?

30–40% opacity is the professional standard for visible-but-unobtrusive copyright notices. 10–20% is subtle. 50–70% is clearly prominent. For proof images intended to protect undelivered work, 30–50% tile mode is recommended.

Does adding a watermark affect image quality?

The tool renders the watermark using Canvas compositing and re-encodes as JPEG. Use high quality output (90%+) to minimise any recompression artefacts.

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Add professional text watermarks to any image. 9 position options including tile/repeat mode for proof images. Configurable opacity, font size, and colour. Runs entirely in your browser.

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Text watermarks with 9 positions, opacity, colour and tile mode. Runs in your browser.

Watermark use cases by profession

🏠 Real estate photographers

Add agency name or watermark to all listing photos before sharing with clients or publishing on portals. Tile mode at low opacity is standard practice for pre-approval proof images.

📷 Portrait and wedding photographers

Protect undelivered galleries with repeating watermarks. Once payment is received and files are delivered, the clean images are sent. Watermarked proofs can be shared freely for review.

👔 Brand and product designers

Add copyright notices to design mockups and brand assets before sharing for client approval. Text watermarks with your studio name at bottom-right are the professional standard.

🎓 Content creators

Mark social media images with your handle or website URL. Bottom-right placement at 30% opacity is the most common approach — visible but not distracting.

⚖ Legal professionals

Add "DRAFT", "CONFIDENTIAL", or "NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION" text to documents and images shared for review. Diagonal tile placement at 20% opacity is the legal industry standard.

🌐 E-commerce sellers

Watermark product photos with your brand name before posting to marketplaces to protect against image theft by competing sellers.

Watermark position guide

Position option	Best used for
Bottom right	Standard copyright notices, photography attribution
Bottom left	Alternative photography attribution
Bottom centre	Captions, website URLs
Top right	Less common — watermark is easily cropped
Top left	Less common — easily cropped
Centre	Bold protection — obstructs main subject
Tile / repeat	Proof images, maximum protection, client previews

Frequently asked questions

Can the watermark be removed? ▼

A well-applied watermark is difficult but not impossible to remove with advanced editing tools like Photoshop Content-Aware Fill. For maximum protection, use tile mode at 30–50% opacity covering the full image — this makes clean removal impractical.

What is the best opacity for a professional watermark? ▼

30–40% is the professional standard for copyright attribution — visible enough to deter misuse but not obstructing the image content. For proof images, 40–60% tile mode is common practice.

Can I add my logo as a watermark? ▼

Currently text watermarks only. Image/logo watermark support is planned for V2.

Does the watermark affect the image permanently? ▼

Yes — the watermark is rendered into the image pixels. The original file on your device is unchanged. Only the downloaded watermarked version contains the watermark.