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Watermark Image

Add a custom text watermark to any photo — set the text, font size, color, opacity and position on a 9-point grid. Free, no uploads, no logo stamps.

Drop an image to watermarkProcessed locally — never uploaded

What is the Watermark Image?

The ByteTools watermark tool stamps your own text — a name, brand, URL or copyright notice — onto any JPG, PNG or WebP image.

  • Custom text watermark — name, URL or © notice
  • Adjustable font size, color and opacity
  • Nine-position placement grid (corners, edges, center)
  • Live preview updates as you type
  • No tool branding added to your image
  • 100% private — images stay in your browser

How to use the Watermark Image

  1. 1

    Upload the image you want to protect.

  2. 2

    Type your watermark text, e.g. '© 2026 Your Name' or your website URL.

  3. 3

    Adjust the font size, color and opacity, and pick one of the nine grid positions.

  4. 4

    Check the live preview, then click Download to save the watermarked image.

About the Watermark Image

The ByteTools watermark tool stamps your own text — a name, brand, URL or copyright notice — onto any JPG, PNG or WebP image. Control the font size, color, opacity and placement using a simple nine-position grid, and preview the result live before downloading.

Photographers, artists and small businesses use watermarks to deter image theft and keep attribution attached when pictures are shared. A semi-transparent watermark protects your work without ruining the viewing experience.

Unlike most watermark services, everything happens locally in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to a server and the tool adds no logo of its own — the only watermark on your image is yours.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add a watermark to a photo without Photoshop?

Upload your photo here, type your watermark text, choose a size, color, opacity and position, and download the result — no software installation or design skills required. The whole process takes under a minute.

What opacity should a watermark be?

Between 30% and 50% works for most photos — visible enough to deter theft but subtle enough not to dominate the picture. Use higher opacity over busy backgrounds and lower opacity over plain areas like skies.

Where is the best place to put a watermark?

The bottom-right corner is the convention, but it is also the easiest to crop out. For stronger protection, place the watermark in the center or across a detailed area of the image where removal would visibly damage the photo.

Does a watermark stop people from stealing my images?

It is a deterrent, not a lock — a determined person can crop or clone it out. But a visible watermark discourages casual copying, keeps your name attached when images are re-shared, and strengthens your position in copyright disputes.

How do I type the copyright symbol ©?

On Windows hold Alt and type 0169 on the numeric keypad; on Mac press Option+G. You can also just copy © from anywhere — including this answer — and paste it into the watermark text field.

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