How to Add a Watermark to Photos (Free & Private)
Protect your work with text or logo watermarks — no Photoshop required.
Whether you're a photographer, designer or seller, a watermark tells people the work is yours. Here's how to add a professional-looking one in minutes — without uploading your files anywhere.
Text or logo? Choose your weapon
Pros
- Text watermarks are instant and fully customizable — font, weight, color, opacity, rotation.
- Logo watermarks look more branded and professional.
- Both can be dragged to any position with presets for corners and center.
Cons
- A giant center watermark can ruin the photo's impact.
- Text-only marks are easier for others to crop out.
- Too many watermarks make images feel cluttered.
Try it live
Watermark design rules that work
- Keep it small — 5–10% of the image width is plenty.
- Use 40–60% opacity so the photo stays the star.
- Place it where it's hard to crop: over a busy area or straddling an edge.
- Add a subtle shadow or outline so it's readable on any background.
- Use your logo + a small copyright line for maximum protection.
Best practices by use case
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
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Text and logo watermarks, drag positioning, and full undo history — free.
Amar Lodhi
Founder, Vizo Tool
Written by Amar Lodhi, who builds fast, private, browser-based tools that save people time.
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