Protect Your Photography
Prevent unauthorized use and theft of your photos by adding visible watermarks that identify you as the creator.
Text or Logo Options
Choose between text watermarks for quick copyright notices or logo watermarks for professional branding - or combine both.
Share Safely Online
Post watermarked previews on social media, portfolios, and websites while keeping your original high-resolution files protected.
Watermark Photos Online - Protect Your Images
Every photographer knows the pain of seeing their work used without permission or credit. Watermarking your photos before sharing them online is the first line of defense against image theft. Whether you're a professional photographer, hobbyist, or content creator, adding watermarks helps you maintain control over your creative work while still being able to showcase it to the world.
How It Works
- Upload your photo - Drag and drop your photograph or click to browse. We support all common image formats including JPG, PNG, and WebP.
- Choose watermark type - Select text watermark for copyright notices and signatures, or logo watermark if you have a photography logo or brand mark.
- Customize your watermark - Adjust size, opacity, and color to create a watermark that protects your image without ruining its visual appeal.
- Select placement - Position your watermark strategically - corners for subtle branding, center for proofs, or tiled for maximum protection.
- Download protected photo - Save your watermarked photo and share it with confidence. Keep your original unwatermarked version safe.
Pro Tips
- 💡For client proofs, use center placement or tiled walls to prevent unauthorized use
- 💡For portfolio images, subtle corner watermarks maintain visual appeal while establishing ownership
- 💡Include your website or social media handle so viewers can find more of your work
- 💡Watermark at web resolution only - keep your full-resolution originals unwatermarked for paying clients
- 💡Consider different watermark styles for different purposes: subtle for portfolio, prominent for proofs
- 💡The year in your copyright matters - update it annually for new work
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ⚠️Watermarking too subtly on proof images - clients may use them without paying
- ⚠️Placing watermarks where they can easily be cropped out
- ⚠️Using the same watermark position consistently - makes batch removal easier
- ⚠️Sharing high-resolution watermarked images - thieves can work around visible watermarks
- ⚠️Forgetting to watermark before posting to social media where images spread quickly
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