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How to Add a Watermark to a Photo Before Sharing It

Protect your photos with a text watermark before posting them online or sending proofs to a client.

Key takeaways

  • Watermark Image stamps text across a photo โ€” your name, a copyright notice, or 'Proof' for a client preview.
  • Common for photographers sharing draft previews, or anyone posting original photos publicly and wanting some attribution visible.
  • Applied directly in your browser, with the watermark text and position you choose.

Watermarking a photo

Open Watermark Image, drop in your photo, type the watermark text, adjust its position if needed, and download.

Frequently asked questions

Does a watermark actually stop someone from using my photo?

Not completely โ€” a determined person can crop or edit around it โ€” but a visible watermark discourages casual reuse and makes the source clear, which is usually the practical goal for sharing previews or social posts.

Can I watermark a PDF the same way?

Yes, use [Watermark PDF](/watermark-pdf) for documents instead of photos.

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