Add a text watermark to an image
Add a short attribution or label to one photo. Place a single line in a corner or across the image, then tune its size, opacity, angle, and contrast against the background.
Your original stays in your browser. Review the result before downloading a PNG or JPG copy; a visible watermark does not prevent someone from editing or reusing an image.
You can also drop one image here. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 20 MiB per image.
The image and text are processed only in this browser.
How do I add a watermark to an image?
- Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP image.
- Enter the watermark text or choose an example. To add a date, select it first, then choose Add date.
- Tile the text or place it once, then adjust its color, size, opacity and angle.
- Check the preview, select Create image, then download the PNG or JPG.
Check before downloading
A watermark can label the intended use of an image, but it cannot prevent copying or editing. Before sharing a document image, check the recipient, required details and whether the text is readable.
Each image can be up to 20 MiB and 24 megapixels, with no edge over 12,000 pixels. Still images are supported; convert animations, HEIC photos or PDFs to a supported image format first.
PNG keeps transparency. JPG fills transparent areas with white. The output is re-encoded, so colors may differ slightly and camera metadata may not be retained in full.
The image and text are not uploaded. Clear the image or leave the page to remove it; download any result you want to keep first.
Prepare the image first
To remove edges or change dimensions, use Image crop and resize. If the file is too large, use Image compressor to reduce its file size.
Add a Visible Use Label to an Image
Back to toolChoose a watermark that suits the way the image will be used
A text watermark can identify a photographer, studio, or draft version when an image is shared. Decide whether the text should be a small attribution near an edge or a repeated label across the image. Keep the wording short enough to remain legible at the size people will actually see.
For a portfolio preview, a name or studio label near a lower corner may be enough. For a proof sent to a client, a repeated DRAFT label may be easier to notice. Check the image at its intended display size: a watermark that dominates the full-size photo can become too faint or too dense when the image is reduced.
A watermark is a visual mark, not a security control. It does not prevent cropping, retouching, or reuse, and should not be presented as proof of ownership or protection against copying.
Add one line of text and an optional date
Enter one line of text, up to 80 characters. Line breaks are not accepted. Preset labels can help you start, but replace them with the wording that makes sense for this image and its audience.
If you add a date, the tool adds or updates a final ・YYYY-MM-DD suffix. This is a date label you choose; it is not read from the photo's metadata and is not a capture timestamp. Check the date and spelling before generating the output.
The watermark text is drawn into the new image. It remains visible as pixels rather than a separately editable text layer, so keep an unmarked original if you may want to change the wording or placement later.
Place the text and balance visibility with the photo
Choose a tiled placement to repeat the text over the image or select one of the available corners. Repeated text is more noticeable, while a corner mark leaves more of the photograph unobstructed. Neither choice guarantees that the mark cannot be removed.
Opacity controls how strongly the text is drawn; size is relative to the image, and angle rotates the text. Start with a low opacity and inspect both bright and dark parts of the photo. Increase contrast or choose an outline when the letters disappear against a busy background.
For example, on a landscape photo, try a single lower-corner credit with enough contrast to read on the sky and the ground. For a draft proof, try a repeated label at a restrained opacity, then zoom out to see whether it is still visible without obscuring the subject.
Check dimensions and choose an output format
The output keeps the source image's width and height. It is a newly encoded image, not the original file with a separate overlay. PNG keeps transparent areas; JPG fills transparency with white and can change fine detail because it is re-encoded.
The file may not retain all original metadata, such as camera details, location, or color-profile information. If those details matter, preserve the original separately. Do not rely on re-encoding as a verified metadata-removal process.
Open the downloaded copy and inspect the text near image edges and over detailed areas. Check the actual dimensions and file size if the destination has requirements; this tool does not target a specific number of KB or MB.
Keep the original and review the marked copy
Because the text is part of the pixels, later edits may be difficult to undo cleanly. Keep the source image and create a fresh marked copy when you want to try a different label, location, or strength. Reapplying a watermark to an already marked output can make the mark denser and blur details.
Images are processed in your browser and are not uploaded to this site. The page does not act as a permanent storage service; download the version you intend to keep.
Before sharing, compare the marked copy with the original at the size and background where it will appear. Make sure the mark can be read without covering a face, product detail, caption, or other important part of the image.
Questions about image watermarks
Can I add a logo as a watermark?
No. This tool adds one line of text to an image. It does not accept a logo or another image as the watermark.
Does a watermark stop people from copying my image?
No. It adds visible text to a new image but does not prevent cropping, editing, screenshots, or reuse. Do not treat it as a security measure or a guarantee of ownership.
Is the added date taken from the photo?
No. The date is supplied as text in YYYY-MM-DD format. It is not extracted from the photo's metadata and does not establish when the photo was taken.
Can I edit the watermark after downloading?
The text is drawn into the image rather than saved as an editable layer. Keep the unmarked original and generate a new copy if you want to change it.
Input and output limits
Choose one still JPG, PNG, or WebP image. The input limit is 20 MiB, 24 megapixels, and 12,000 pixels on either edge. Watermark text is limited to one line and 80 characters. Output dimensions match the input. Animated images and other file formats are not supported.
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