Do you store or upload my photos?

Never. Our tool uses client-side JavaScript to apply the watermark. Your original photo and the watermarked version never leave your computer or mobile device.

How do I reposition the watermark accurately?

You can manually drag the watermark anywhere across the live preview canvas, or use the quick-position grid buttons to instantly snap it to the corners or center.

Add Watermark to Image Online — Private, Fast & Free

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Properties

Select a watermark layer to edit its properties.

Edit Text

Font Family

Bold Text

Fill

Color

Colors

Opacity

Scale / Size

Rotation

Position

Add Drop Shadow

Tiled Pattern Mode Repeats the watermark across the entire image.

Privacy Focused

🔒 Local Processing. Your data never leaves your device.

Instant Results

🌐 Fully Client-Side. Runs instantly in your browser.

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🚀 Works right in your browser. No installs, no downloads.

Overview

Protect Your Images with Professional Watermarking

Image theft and unauthorized usage are significant problems for photographers, designers, and social media creators. Sharing unprotected photos online means they can easily be downloaded and reused without credit, diluting your brand and revenue potential.

Our free online watermark tool provides a fast, permanent solution to claim ownership. By instantly overlaying a semi-transparent text copyright or uploading a custom logo, you establish clear visual ownership that deters theft and boosts your brand recognition wherever your image travels.

Unlike heavy desktop software, this utility is built entirely in HTML5 to run securely within your web browser. This means you do not have to wait for large file uploads, nor do you have to worry about your private images being stored on a remote server. Everything happens locally. If you need to strip hidden metadata before sharing, consider using our image metadata viewer. Whether you need a quick copyright stamp on a JPG or a bold brand overlay on a PNG, our tool gives you full control over opacity, scale, and exact positioning—delivering professional results in seconds.

Tutorial

Step-by-Step Guide to Adding Watermarks

Follow these quick steps to apply a professional text or logo overlay to your photo instantly.

1. Upload Your Image

Begin by dragging and dropping your high-resolution image into the central upload box. The tool supports standard formats like JPG, PNG, and WebP. Your file is processed securely within your device's memory.

2. Add Text or Logo Layers

Use the left panel to insert a new text layer or upload a transparent PNG/SVG logo. For text, simply type your copyright phrase (e.g., "© 2026 MyBrand"). You can add multiple layers if you need both a logo and text.

3. Style, Position, and Export

Select your watermark layer to open the right properties panel. Adjust the opacity to make it semi-transparent, change the scale, and use the quick-align grid to snap it to a corner. For maximum protection, toggle "Tiled Pattern Mode." Once satisfied, click download. For web publishing, you might want to run the final output through an image compressor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to common questions about image quality, privacy, and tool compatibility.

Is this watermark tool completely free and secure?

Yes. All processing happens locally in your browser using HTML5 Canvas APIs. Your images are never uploaded to our servers, ensuring your visual content remains 100% private. If your original image is too dark, consider using a photo enhancer before applying the watermark.

Does adding a watermark reduce my image quality?

No. Our editor is designed to calculate and export your watermarked image at its original, native high-resolution dimensions regardless of your screen size. For absolute lossless quality, we recommend downloading your final file as a PNG.

Can I use a transparent PNG as my logo watermark?

Absolutely. Uploading a PNG file with a transparent background is the best way to ensure your logo blends seamlessly. SVG vector files are also supported. You can resize it and lower the opacity so it sits perfectly over the background.

How do I create a repeating tiled watermark?

To maximize copyright protection, select your text or logo layer, then check the "Tiled Pattern Mode" toggle in the properties panel. This will instantly clone your watermark diagonally across the entire image canvas.

Can I resize my image before watermarking it?

This specific tool applies the overlay to your original image dimensions. If you need to scale the photo down first, we recommend using an image –resizer to adjust the pixel width and height before dropping it into the watermark editor.

Still have questions?

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