# Watermark Image Online Text and optional logo overlays with opacity and tile mode. 50.00 MB max - processed locally, not uploaded. ### Base image Choose or drop an image PNG, JPG, WebP · Max 50.00 MB Optional logo Reset ### Watermark Text _© Your Name_ Opacity: 45% Position Output Apply & Download ### Preview Upload base image ## What Is Watermark Image? A watermark places text or a logo over an image to show attribution, draft status or branding. A photographer might add a name to a proof, while a designer might label a concept as a draft before sending it for review. Choose a corner, the center or repeated text, then set opacity to balance visibility with the detail a recipient needs to see. Position presets mirror common stock photo conventions - corner marks for subtle branding, center for bold drafts, tile for proof galleries. The base image is processed in your browser and has a 50 MiB limit; an optional logo has a separate 5 MiB limit. The preview shows the original rather than the applied mark, so download and open the result before sharing it. A watermark signals attribution or status but does not guarantee that someone cannot crop, edit or remove it. When the final use requires a particular composition, crop or resize the source before adding a mark. The exported watermark becomes part of the image rather than an editable layer. Keep a clean master so you can prepare a different placement or an unmarked final without working from an already marked copy. ## How to Watermark an Image The settings create a new downloadable image; they do not change your original. Keep an unmarked copy, especially when you are preparing a draft or proof that may later need a clean final version. 1. **Choose a base image** Select or drop the image you want to watermark. The base image limit is 50 MiB. 2. **Add text or a logo** Enter watermark text, select a logo of up to 5 MiB, or use both. Tile mode repeats text only. 3. **Set placement and opacity** Choose a corner, the center or tiled text, and set the opacity. The preview shows the original image, not the watermark. 4. **Download and inspect** Choose JPEG, PNG or WebP, then select Apply & Download. Open the saved file to check the watermark and adjust from the original if needed. For a discreet credit, start with a corner placement and check whether it remains legible at the size recipients will see. For proofs, tiled text may be more visible across the photo, but it can also obscure important detail. Since the preview shows only the original, inspect the downloaded copy and adjust the settings if necessary. To prepare an image for a particular layout, use [Crop Image](https://www.toolcomb.com/crop-image) or [Resize Image](https://www.toolcomb.com/resize-image) before adding the watermark. If the final image has a strict file-size requirement, check it with [Image Size Checker](https://www.toolcomb.com/image-size-checker). ## Worked Example - Stock Preview Walkthrough using concrete pixel and kilobyte numbers - the same checks applicants run before submitting government or storefront uploads. Numbers below are representative - always read your own portal PDF for exact caps. ### Before A 2000 px wedding sample leaves the studio. ### After Tile mode with © Studio Name at 35% opacity discourages uncredited social reposts while remaining viewable. For final delivery, return to the unmarked source and choose the watermark appropriate to the agreement with your client. Open the exported image at its intended viewing size: a mark that looks subtle on a large display may cover too much detail on a phone, while one that looks clear at full size may disappear in a small thumbnail. ## Watermark Use Cases ### 1. Photography proof galleries Studios tile names until final payment clears. ### 2. Confidential design mocks Agencies mark FPO before client review calls. ### 3. Internal leak tracing Unique text per recipient discourages forwarding. Cyber café and library PCs often block executable installs; a browser-only watermark image flow lets applicants finish photo requirements during a single session without administrator passwords or questionable download portals. ### 4. YouTube thumbnail branding Corner logos reinforce channel identity. ### 5. Real estate MLS drafts Brokers watermark previews before listing goes live. ### 6. Event photographer same-day shares Event photographers can add a small credit to a preview before sharing it. Prepare the final composition first and check that the credit remains readable after export. ### 7. NFT preview drops Creators watermark low-res promos before mint files. ### 8. Training slide exports L&D teams mark draft modules before LMS upload. ### 9. Freelance invoice attachments Designers protect comp work sent over email. Batch photographers still use Lightroom for hundreds of files; watermark image fills the long tail of one-off fixes when a stakeholder pastes exact pixel requirements into chat five minutes before a deadline. ### 10. Blog hero attribution When sharing work with permission, an attribution mark can keep the creator’s name visible. Check the applicable license for any additional attribution or linking requirements. ## Watermark - ToolComb vs Desktop vs Cloud This tool is designed for adding a visible mark to one image in the browser. It is useful for a quick draft or proof when you want simple position and opacity controls. A full image editor may be a better choice if you need precise font styling, independently positioned layers or a large batch of files. | Feature | ToolComb Watermark | Cloud bulk watermark | Photoshop actions | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Text + logo local | ✓ | Upload | ✓ | | Tile preset | ✓ | Varies | ✓ | | No account | ✓ | Often no | License | | Batch 1000 files | One file | ✓ | ✓ | | Vector smart objects | No | No | ✓ | | 50 MB cap | ✓ | Plan limits | RAM | For occasional branded exports, start with a single file and review the result before repeating the process. When hundreds of images need consistent marks, a desktop batch workflow may save time. Keep a clean original in either case; repeated exports of an already marked or compressed file make later corrections harder. ## Watermark Limits The watermark becomes part of a single exported image; it is not a separately editable layer. Large images can require substantial memory, especially on phones, even when the file is under the upload limit. Keep an unmarked original and check each export before sharing. If you need custom typography, precise layer controls or batch editing, a dedicated editor may be more suitable. - **Raster output.** Text is not live editable after download. - **No AI placement.** You choose position manually. - **50 MB base cap.** The base image limit is 50 MiB; the logo limit is 5 MiB. - **Logo decode limits.** Same browser decode rules as base photo. - **Tile readability.** Busy photos may need higher opacity. - **Single frame GIF.** Animation not preserved. - **No RAW support.** Convert RAW to JPEG first. - **No batch.** One export per run. ## Privacy - Local Watermark Transforms on ToolComb image tools run entirely in your browser. The page loads JavaScript from this origin; your file bytes are never POSTed to a resize API, never stored in server logs, and never indexed. That local-only model fits unreleased product shots, employee badge photos, and client mockups under NDA - provided you follow your own device and shared-computer policies. We do not persist uploads in localStorage or sync history to an account. Closing the tab drops in-memory previews and canvas buffers. Downloads are new files on disk; originals stay untouched unless you overwrite them manually. Clear Downloads on shared kiosks when finished. Exporting creates a new image, and metadata may not be retained. If location, camera details or other metadata matter to your workflow, inspect the downloaded result before sharing. The optional logo is also processed in your browser; any downloaded image remains on the device. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Can I add a text or logo watermark? Yes. Enter text, select a logo file, or use both. The base image limit is 50 MiB and the optional logo limit is 5 MiB. ### Where can I place a watermark? Choose a corner or the center. Tile mode repeats text across the image; it does not repeat a logo. ### Can I change the watermark size or font color? This page provides opacity and position controls, but no separate text size, font or color controls. Use Text on Image if you need to change caption size and color. ### Does the preview show the watermark? No. The preview displays the original image. Download and open the result to review placement and opacity. ### Which output formats are available? Choose JPEG, PNG or WebP, depending on browser support. PNG can preserve transparency; JPEG does not support transparent pixels. ### Does a watermark prevent image theft? No watermark guarantees protection. A visible mark can indicate attribution or draft status, but it may be cropped, edited or removed. ### Does the watermark stay editable? No. It becomes part of the downloaded image. Keep an unmarked original so you can create a different version later. ### Can I watermark a batch of images? No. This page processes one base image at a time. ### Are my files uploaded for watermarking? The base image and optional logo are processed in your browser. Your downloaded copy remains on your device. ### Is image metadata preserved? The result is a new image and metadata may not be retained. If metadata matters, inspect the downloaded file separately. ## Practical Tips - ToolComb Use this watermark image flow when you need a correct file for a portal, CMS, or social upload without installing desktop software. Keep the camera or design master separate from exports so you can retry with different settings. If a destination rejects the download, verify width, height, and kilobytes as separate rules - many forms enforce both. Prefer HTTPS, modern Chrome or Firefox, and a stable tab while large canvases encode. All processing for this tool stays in your browser session on ToolComb. Downloads use a clear`_toolcomb` filename suffix so exports are easy to find beside originals. Closing the tab clears in-memory previews; nothing is retained on ToolComb servers because bytes never upload. On shared computers, clear the Downloads folder when you finish sensitive ID photos, signatures, or geotagged captures. Chain sibling image tools on the same origin when you need crop then resize, resize then exact-KB compress, or EXIF inspect then metadata remove. Browser limits still apply: very large panoramas may hit canvas maximums, animated GIFs flatten to a single frame in still-image encoders, and AVIF support depends on the engine. When in doubt, export a JPEG or PNG intermediate and continue. Document the final pixel size and file weight in your ticket or PR so reviewers can match what the portal or design system expects without opening proprietary suites. ## Related Tools Watermarking often follows sizing: All links stay on ToolComb so privacy expectations match this page. All links stay on ToolComb so privacy expectations match this page. Watermark after resize and crop so marks stay legible at delivery resolution rather than on oversized masters that platforms downscale unpredictably. - [Resize image](https://www.toolcomb.com/resize-image) - match pixel caps before branding - [Crop image](https://www.toolcomb.com/crop-image) - frame subject before overlay - [Image to WebP](https://www.toolcomb.com/image-to-webp) - smaller bytes after watermark - [Compress to exact KB](https://www.toolcomb.com/compress-to-exact-kb) - portal KB limits - [Blur redact image](https://www.toolcomb.com/blur-redact-image) - hide faces instead of branding ## Related Tools Discover more free tools that might help with your next task. 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