Quick answer
What this free watermark maker gives you
- Input
One image
Choose a JPEG, PNG, or WebP up to 20MB, then add text or a separate logo image.
- Controls
Place and preview
Adjust size, opacity, rotation, nine-grid position, and optional text tiling before export.
- Output
Original dimensions
Download a flattened image at the source pixel dimensions without uploading either image.
Input check
Prepare the source and the mark you want to add
A visible watermark should identify or contextualise your own work without making the underlying image impossible to review. Decide what the mark needs to communicate before styling it.
- Choose one JPEG, PNG, or WebP at or below 20MB. Keep an untouched original because the downloaded result is a flattened, newly encoded image.
- Use short text such as a name, domain, copyright notice, draft label, or intended recipient. Long text becomes difficult to place on small images.
- For a Logo watermark, a transparent PNG usually gives the cleanest result. JPEG logos include their background because that format has no alpha channel.
- Only add a brand, logo, or notice you have permission to use. A visible mark communicates context but does not create ownership or replace a licence.
Three-step workflow
How to add a watermark to an image
01
Choose one source image
Upload a JPEG, PNG, or WebP. The browser validates the type, 20MB limit, and image dimensions before opening the local editor.
02
Add text or a logo and place it
Enter short text or select a logo, then set size, opacity, rotation, and one of nine positions. Text can be tiled when a repeated mark fits the use case.
03
Review and download the full-size result
The preview and export use the same layout calculations. Inspect readability and coverage, then download a flattened image at the source pixel dimensions.
Result states
Know what the downloaded image contains
Text watermark
A short label is drawn directly into the image
Choose a readable colour and enough opacity for the background. Corner placement preserves more of the image, while a centred or tiled label is harder to crop away.
Logo watermark
A separate image is scaled and overlaid
Transparent PNG logos preserve their shape. The tool keeps the logo aspect ratio and limits it to the current size range so it remains inside the source canvas.
Preview
A scaled canvas shows the current layout
The preview fits the page for easier editing. Its geometry comes from the same source-coordinate layout used for the original-size export.
Download
The watermark is flattened into a new image
The tool prefers the source MIME type and falls back to PNG when the browser cannot encode it. JPEG and WebP outputs are re-encoded and can differ from the original bytes.
Use cases
Choose a watermark that matches why the image is shared
A small credit, a brand mark, and a confidential draft label solve different problems, so they should not use identical placement.
Photographers and illustrators often use a name, copyright notice, or domain near a corner. That placement keeps the subject visible and gives viewers a route back to the creator. A simple mark works best when it remains readable at the size where the image will actually be viewed.
Product teams may use a Logo watermark on previews, catalog drafts, or partner material. A transparent Logo can retain brand shape without adding a solid box. For screenshots or documents shared with a limited recipient, text can describe the intended recipient or purpose and reduce accidental redistribution.
A watermark discourages casual reuse and communicates context. It cannot prevent screenshots, cropping, editing, or determined removal. Keep originals, licences, source files, and publication records when ownership or audit history matters.
- Credit: name, domain, or copyright notice.
- Brand: transparent logo on product or campaign previews.
- Status: Draft, Sample, Confidential, or Review Copy.
- Recipient: intended person, organisation, or purpose.
Placement
Balance readability, coverage, and the image subject
Corner placement is the least intrusive choice. The nine-grid control keeps a consistent margin while accounting for the watermark’s rotated bounds. If the subject or important text already occupies that corner, choose another cell rather than forcing low opacity that becomes unreadable.
Centred placement makes the relationship between the mark and the whole image clearer, but it covers more content. Tiled text repeats across the canvas and is harder to remove with a simple crop. It suits previews and sensitive drafts, while a portfolio image may benefit from a lighter single mark.
Opacity changes how the mark blends with detail. Check both bright and dark areas. Rotation can follow a composition or produce a draft-style diagonal label. Size is based on the source image, so the same percentage stays proportionate across different pixel dimensions.
Preview and export
The preview and full-size file share one layout
The browser scales a preview canvas to fit the editor. Position, size, rotation, and tiling are calculated in source-image coordinates, then the preview applies a display scale. Export repeats the same drawing instructions on a canvas at the original pixel width and height.
The downloaded file is flattened. Text and Logo elements cannot be moved after export, so keep the source and Logo separately if you may revise the design. PNG can preserve transparency in the source canvas. JPEG has no alpha channel and is encoded with a quality setting; WebP support depends on the browser encoder.
If the browser cannot encode the preferred source type, the tool falls back to PNG. The filename begins with watermarked- so it does not intentionally overwrite the source. Always open the result once and check dimensions, colour, edge detail, transparency, and watermark readability before distribution.
Practical recipes
Match the watermark pattern to how the image will be shared
Start with a simple purpose-driven pattern, inspect it against the actual image, and adjust only the controls that improve that use case.
For a public portfolio or social preview, use a short name or domain in a corner that does not cover the subject. Check the mark at the smaller size where people will actually view the image; text that looks subtle on a large editing canvas can disappear in a feed. If the background changes from light to dark near the chosen corner, move the mark or choose a colour and opacity that remains readable across that area.
For a client draft or review copy, centred diagonal text makes the status harder to miss. Tiled text adds coverage when a simple crop should not remove the context, although it also covers more of the work. The current editor tiles text only; a Logo remains one positioned overlay. Use a short label such as Draft, Sample, or Review Copy so repeated marks stay legible.
For a branded product preview, use a transparent PNG Logo and leave enough edge space around it. Adjust size and rotation while watching the full composition, then inspect the exported file because the watermark becomes part of the image pixels. For a recipient-specific copy, remember that a name or email is also flattened into the download; avoid adding personal information when the image may later become public.
- Portfolio: one readable corner credit.
- Draft: centred or tiled text with a clear status label.
- Brand preview: one transparent Logo with visible edge space.
- Recipient copy: short text with a deliberate sharing boundary.
Privacy and limits
Images stay in the browser and leave no cloud project
The source image and optional Logo are decoded into browser canvas elements. They are not sent to this site, saved to an account, or stored as an editable project. Replacing an image, resetting the tool, or leaving the page releases the temporary local object URLs.
This focused editor handles one image at a time. Batch jobs, ZIP downloads, video, PDF, custom font files, layered project formats, cloud history, and team templates remain outside the current scope. Those additions would change both the user workflow and the maintenance boundary.
Browser memory limits still apply. Very large dimensions can be rejected even when the compressed file is below 20MB. If decoding or export fails, use a supported original with smaller pixel dimensions and avoid repeatedly converting an already compressed copy.
Practical answers
Frequently asked questions
How do I use the watermark maker?
Choose one JPEG, PNG, or WebP, select Text or Logo, adjust size, opacity, rotation, and position, review the live preview, then download the flattened image at the source pixel dimensions.
Can I add a logo watermark to an image?
Yes. Choose Logo mode and select a JPEG, PNG, or WebP logo. A transparent PNG usually gives the cleanest overlay. The tool preserves its aspect ratio and lets you adjust size, opacity, rotation, and position.
Can I tile a watermark across the image?
Text mode includes a tiling option that repeats the label across the source canvas. Logo mode uses one positioned overlay in the current version.
Are my images uploaded?
No. The source, optional Logo, live preview, and export are processed in this browser. The tool does not upload the images or save an editable cloud project.
Will the download keep the original image quality?
The result keeps the original pixel dimensions, but it is a newly encoded flattened file. JPEG and WebP can change compression, and the browser may fall back to PNG when it cannot encode the preferred source type.
Can I watermark multiple images at once?
No. This version processes one source image at a time. Batch editing, video, PDF, ZIP output, and saved templates are outside the current tool.
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