What is the Watermark Adder?
The Watermark Adder is a tool that allows users to overlay a logo or text image (the watermark) onto a main image. It provides controls to adjust the watermark's opacity, scale (size), rotation, and position. The entire process runs in the user's browser, ensuring that their images remain private.
History of this Feature
Watermarking has been used for centuries on paper to prevent counterfeiting and establish authenticity. In the digital age, it became a popular method for photographers and artists to protect their work from unauthorized use online. While professional photo editing software includes watermarking features, our tool was created to provide a free, fast, and accessible web-based solution. By offering real-time previews and client-side processing, it gives users full control and privacy.
Who Commonly Uses This Feature?
This tool is widely used by photographers, artists, and content creators who want to brand their images or protect them from theft before posting them online. It's also used by businesses to add their logo to product photos or promotional materials for brand consistency.
How to Use the Watermark Adder
Apply a custom logo or text image as a watermark to your photos. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so your images stay private.
- Upload Main Image: Select the photo you want to apply the watermark to.
- Upload Watermark Image: Select your logo or text image. A transparent PNG file works best.
- Adjust the Watermark: Use the sliders and controls to customize the watermark's appearance:
- Opacity: Make the watermark more or less transparent.
- Scale: Change the size of the watermark relative to the main image.
- Rotation: Rotate the watermark.
- Position: Choose where the watermark should be placed (e.g., center, bottom-right, or tiled across the entire image).
- Preview: The image preview on the right will update in real-time as you make changes.
- Download: Once you are happy with the result, click the "Download Image" button to save your watermarked photo as a new PNG file.