How to use Watermark Image
- Choose your images in the Images field, up to 20 in one run.
- Set Watermark type to Text or Logo image, then add the text or logo file.
- Pick a Placement, then set Size in percent of the image width and Opacity.
- Set the Angle, Text color and Margin if the mark needs them.
- Choose an Output format, then select Watermark the images.
Example: Watermark Image
Mark two different PNGs with a text watermark.
Options
- Size in percent of the image width
- Runs from 2 to 100. The mark is measured against each image separately, so portrait and landscape files keep the same relative mark size. A tiled mark uses this value for its spacing.
- Placement
- The four corners use the margin. Center and Tiled ignore it. A tiled mark covers the whole picture and stops at 400 draws per image.
- Opacity
- 1 is fully solid and 0.05 is nearly clear. A light mark stays readable without hiding the photo.
- Margin in percent of the image width
- Space between a corner mark and the nearest edge. It has no effect on the center and tiled placements.
Supported inputs and limits
Where your input is processed
This tool processes your input in this browser. Your text and files are not uploaded to UseFreeTools. Check this tool's limits for anything it may save on your device.
Choosing a placement and a colour
A corner keeps the subject clear, which suits product shots and listing images. The center sits over the subject and suits a proof you do not want cropped. Tiled marks cover the whole picture. White text disappears against a bright sky, so pick a colour that contrasts with the area under the mark. PNG keeps transparency and ignores the quality setting, while JPEG and WebP use it.
Questions about Watermark Image
Does a watermark stop people from using my photo?
No. It labels the file and makes casual reuse obvious. Anyone can crop around the mark, cover it or edit it, and a simple mark can sometimes be removed automatically. Keep the unmarked original.
Why is the mark a different pixel size on each image?
The size setting is a share of each image's own width, so a 1600-pixel-wide photo gets a 288-pixel mark and an 800-pixel-wide one gets 144 pixels. The two marks look the same size in their own pictures even though the images differ in width.
Why is one file in the ZIP called product-photo-watermarked-2.png?
Two files in the run shared the name product-photo.jpg. The tool adds -2 to the later entry so the two files cannot collide inside the ZIP.
Can I watermark a PDF or a video?
No. This tool takes JPEG, PNG and WebP images only. For a PDF, use the PDF watermark tool.