How to Add a Watermark to Photos (Free)
Photographers, designers and sellers all want credit when their images get shared. The Add Watermark to Image tool stamps your text onto a photo — in a corner, centered, or tiled across the whole image — right in your browser, with no upload.
Why watermark your photos
A watermark discourages unauthorized use, keeps your brand attached as images spread, and marks proofs or drafts. A subtle corner mark suits portfolios, while a tiled, low-opacity pattern protects images you don't want reused at all.
How to add a watermark
- Open the Add Watermark to Image tool and add your photo. 2. Type your watermark text. 3. Choose a position (corner, center or tiled) and set the opacity and size. 4. Download the watermarked PNG. The work is done locally.
Watermark best practices
Keep opacity moderate so the mark is visible but doesn't ruin the image. Tiling offers the strongest protection for proofs. For watermarking video instead, use the Video Watermark tool, and to resize images for different platforms, try the Image Resizer.
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Add Watermark to Image
Stamp text watermarks on photos.
Open Add Watermark to ImageFrequently asked questions
How do I watermark a photo for free?
Open the Add Watermark to Image tool, type your text, choose a position and opacity, and download — free, in your browser.
Can I tile the watermark across the whole image?
Yes. The tiled option repeats your text diagonally across the image for the strongest protection.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The watermark is applied in your browser, so your photo never leaves your device.
Does it add its own watermark?
No. Only the watermark you create appears on the output.
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