Add Watermark to Image Online Free

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Add Watermark to Images Online – Fast and Free

Do you need to protect your photos from unauthorized use? Our online watermark tool allows you to easily and quickly brand your images directly in your browser. No registration, no installation, completely free.

All processing happens locally on your device – your photos are not uploaded anywhere; they remain safe with you. Ideal for photographers, designers, e-commerce stores, and everyday users who want to protect their copyrights.

How to Add a Watermark to a Photo – Step by Step

1. Upload Images

Drag and drop photos into the application or select them using the “Browse files” button. The tool supports JPG, PNG, and WebP formats and allows you to upload multiple images at once for batch processing.

2. Choose Watermark Type

  • Text Watermark: Enter your custom text (e.g., © 2026, your name, website)
  • Image Watermark: Upload a logo, signature, or brand (PNG with transparency recommended)

3. Set Appearance and Position

Customize the watermark to your needs – size, opacity, position, font, and color. You’ll see a real-time preview.

4. Download Results

You can download each photo individually or all at once as a ZIP archive – ideal when working with dozens of images.

Settings Options – Complete Overview

Text Watermark – Editing Options

Custom Text Write anything: a copyright notice (© 2026), your name, company name, website address, or a copy warning.

Font Selection 7 fonts available: Arial, Helvetica, Georgia, Times New Roman, Courier New, Verdana, Impact. Each font creates a different impression – serif for elegance, sans-serif for modernity.

Text Color Select a color using the color picker. Tip: A light watermark (white, grey) works well on dark photos, while a dark one (black) suits light photos.

Image Watermark – How To

Upload Logo or Brand The ideal format is PNG with a transparent background (alpha channel). This achieves a professional look without white or colored frames around the logo.

Automatic Aspect Ratio Preservation The logo will never be distorted – its original aspect ratio is maintained when resized.

Universal Settings for Both Types

Opacity Set from 1% (almost invisible) to 100% (fully visible).

  • 30-50%: Subtle, professional watermark
  • 60-80%: Prominent protection, still aesthetic
  • 90-100%: Maximum protection, may interfere with photo content

Watermark Size Determined as a percentage of the image size (5-100%).

  • 10-20%: Discreet, suitable for portfolios
  • 30-40%: Standard, clearly visible
  • 50%+: Very prominent, difficult to remove

Position on Image

  • 9 positions: All corners, midpoints of sides, center
  • Tile repeat: Watermark repeats across the entire image – highest protection against cropping or removal

Output Format

  • Original: Preserves the format of the uploaded file
  • JPG: Smaller file, ideal for web (note: does not support transparency)
  • PNG: Larger file, supports transparency
  • WebP: Modern format, best compression while maintaining quality

Compression Quality (JPG/WebP) 90% recommended – optimal balance of quality and file size.

Batch Watermarking – Save Time

Need to brand 10, 50, or 100 photos at once? No problem!

How to Batch Process:

  1. Select all photos at once (Ctrl+A in the selection window)
  2. Configure the watermark according to your preferences
  3. Wait for processing – all images will be processed automatically
  4. Download the ZIP archive – with a single click, you’ll get all watermarked photos

Practical example: Did you photograph a wedding and have 200 photos? Upload them all, set your logo with 40% opacity in the bottom right corner, and in a moment, all your photos will be watermark-protected.

When and Why to Use a Watermark

A watermark is a visible indication that a photo has an author. It makes unauthorized use of your works on other websites, social networks, or in commercial projects without consent more difficult.

Corporate Branding

Product photos for e-commerce, presentation materials, catalogs – anywhere you want to build your brand and ensure people remember where the photo came from.

Portfolio and Work Presentation

Artists, photographers, designers – share your work online without fear of copying. A watermark doesn’t prevent sharing but identifies the origin.

Social Media and Marketing

When your photos are shared by others, a watermark acts as advertising – increasing awareness of your brand or services.

Distribution Control

Watermarked photos can be more easily traced using reverse image search (Google Images, TinEye) to find out where your work is being used.

Practical Tips – How to Create a Professional Watermark

For Photos on Web and Instagram

  • Position: Bottom right corner
  • Opacity: 40-50%
  • Size: 15-20%
  • Color: Contrasting to the background (white/black)

For Maximum Protection (e.g., Paid Photos)

  • Position: Tile repeat
  • Opacity: 20-30% (visible, but doesn’t disturb content)
  • Size: 30-40%

For E-commerce Product Photos

  • Type: Company logo (PNG)
  • Position: Top corner (subtle)
  • Opacity: 60%
  • Size: 10-15%

For Artist Portfolios

  • Type: Text (name + website)
  • Font: Elegant (Georgia, Times)
  • Position: Bottom center
  • Opacity: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use emojis or special characters in a text watermark? Yes! Standard emojis and Unicode characters work without issues. You can use, for example, © ™ ® or any emoji 😊 🎨 📷 directly in the text field. The watermark will be created with these characters and displayed correctly on all devices.
Will the watermark affect the quality of the original photo? No, if you select the original format or PNG with 90-100% quality. The watermark is added as a layer directly to the new file, but the base image remains in full quality. We use the Canvas API for lossless processing. If you choose JPG with low quality, the entire image, including the watermark, will be compressed.
How do I create a transparent logo for a watermark? Use a graphic editor like Photoshop, GIMP, Photopea (free online), or Canva. Create the logo on a transparent background and export it as a PNG with an alpha channel. In Photoshop: File → Export → Export As → PNG format, check "Transparency". In GIMP: File → Export As → select PNG. A transparent background will appear as a checkerboard pattern.
Can someone remove the watermark? Simple watermarks (a small text in the corner) can be technically removed using cloning or retouching, but it requires time and skill. This complicates the process and deters average users. For maximum protection, use tile repeating – the watermark repeats across the entire image, making removal significantly more difficult without visible damage to the photo.
Does the tool support HEIC/HEIF formats from iPhone? Currently, we support JPG, PNG, and WebP. Unfortunately, web browsers do not yet fully support HEIC/HEIF files (the default format for iPhone photos). We recommend converting them to JPG first – either directly on your iPhone (Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible) or using our "Format Converter" tool, which converts HEIC to JPG online for free.
Do you process images on a server? No! Everything runs 100% locally in your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. Photos are not uploaded anywhere, do not leave your computer, and we do not have access to them. Therefore, the tool also works offline (after the first load). This means maximum security and privacy – ideal for confidential or personal photos.
How to create a professional watermark for a business? For a corporate watermark, we recommend using a logo in PNG format with a transparent background. Set the opacity to 40-60% (to be visible but not distract from the product), size to 10-15%, and position it in the bottom right corner. For e-commerce, it's important that the watermark isn't too prominent – customers want to see the product, not just the logo.
Can I add multiple watermarks to one image? Currently, the tool supports one watermark per image. If you need multiple watermarks (e.g., logo + text), you have two options: 1) Create your own combined logo in a graphic editor and upload it as an image watermark, or 2) Process the photo twice – first with one watermark, download the result, and then re-upload it with the second watermark.
What is the difference between the various watermark positions? You have a choice of 9 positions + tile repeat. Positions determine where the watermark is placed: corners (top-left, top-right, etc.), midpoints of sides (top-center, middle-left, etc.), or the exact center (middle-center). Tile repeat makes the watermark repeat across the entire image at regular intervals – the best protection against cropping or removal.

Advantages over Desktop Programs

✅ No installation – works instantly in your browser ✅ Multi-platform – Windows, Mac, Linux, mobile phones ✅ Free without limitations – no watermarks, no photo count limits ✅ Regularly updated – always the latest version ✅ Privacy protection – local processing without upload ✅ Batch processing – dozens of photos at once ✅ No registration – use immediately without an account

Alternative Uses

Besides classic copyright protection, you can also use the tool creatively:

  • Dates on family photos (e.g., © Holiday 2026)
  • Version labeling (Draft, Final, Preview)
  • Location tagging (where the photo was taken)
  • Warnings (e.g., Not for commercial use)
  • Call to action (e.g., Visit ourwebsite.com)

Security and Privacy

Your photos are fully secure. The tool uses modern web technologies (HTML5 Canvas API) to process images directly in your browser.

What does this mean in practice?

  • Photos do not leave your device
  • We do not store any data
  • No internet access is required after the page loads
  • Works offline (after the first visit)

All temporary data is automatically cleared when you close your browser.

Get started now – upload your first photos and protect your work with a watermark. Simple, fast, free.