Add a visible text watermark

Place a translucent label over a photo to show attribution or a draft status.

Image editor workspace

Enable JavaScript to choose a PNG, JPEG or WebP image, use this page's controls and preview the download. The guide below explains the controls and their limits.

Add a visible text watermark

A watermark can make attribution visible in an ordinary image preview. This browser tool lets you set the text, its position, colors, size, and opacity before exporting a new image.

How to use this tool

Choose the image you want to mark.
Enter a short credit line, draft notice, or other watermark text.
Adjust position and opacity until it is legible without obscuring the entire scene.
Export the image and review it at the destination display size.

Practical tips

Lower opacity makes the watermark less intrusive but also easier to miss.
Positioning watermarks only in empty corners makes them easier to crop out.
Keep a separate unwatermarked original; exporting the raster image flattens the watermark.

Common questions

Does a watermark prevent copying?

No. It provides a visible mark, not a copy-protection mechanism.

Can I use a logo watermark?

This focused tool uses text; the full editor is more appropriate for compositing graphic elements.

Limitations: Watermarking does not establish ownership or grant rights to use a source photograph.