How to Add a Watermark to Photos Free
To add a watermark to a photo, upload your image to EditThisPic and describe the watermark you want: 'add a subtle watermark that says My Studio in the bottom right corner' or 'place a semi-transparent logo across the center.' The AI generates and places the watermark exactly where you describe. Free, no signup required.
Why Watermark Your Photos
Every time you share a photo online, someone can right-click and save it. Watermarks discourage unauthorized use by marking your images as yours. Whether you're a photographer sharing previews with clients, a creator posting portfolio work, or a seller protecting product photos, a watermark is the simplest way to claim ownership without restricting visibility.
Types of Watermarks You Can Add
- Text watermarks: Your name, studio name, or copyright notice (e.g., '© 2026 Your Name')
- Tiled text: Repeating text across the entire image to prevent cropping it out
- Corner stamps: Small text or date in one corner — minimal but visible
- Center overlay: Semi-transparent text or logo across the middle of the image
- Subtle branding: Faint, barely visible marks that prove ownership without distracting viewers
Where to Place Your Watermark
Placement depends on your goal. For client proofs, center the watermark so the image can't be used without paying — but keep it semi-transparent so the client can still evaluate the photo. For portfolio sharing, a small corner stamp protects ownership without hiding your work. For e-commerce product photos, place the mark where cropping would ruin the composition. The best watermarks are visible enough to deter theft but subtle enough that they don't ruin the viewing experience.
Tips for Effective Watermarks
Keep the text short — your name or brand, not a paragraph. Use semi-transparency so the watermark doesn't overpower the image. White text with a slight shadow works on most backgrounds. For dark images, try light gray. Avoid placing watermarks in easily cropped corners if theft protection is the goal. Diagonal text across the center is hardest to remove but most intrusive. Find the balance that matches your use case.
Watermarking Multiple Photos
If you need to watermark a batch of images with the same text, upload each one and use the same prompt. Describe the style once — 'add semi-transparent white text that says Photo by Jane in the bottom right' — and apply it consistently across your set. The AI keeps the style uniform even though each image has different content and composition.
Step-by-Step Guide
Upload Your Photo
Drop your image into EditThisPic. Works with JPEG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC files.
Describe Your Watermark
Tell the AI what you want: 'add a semi-transparent watermark that says Studio Name across the center,' 'put a small copyright notice in the bottom right corner,' or 'tile my name diagonally across the whole image.' Be specific about text, position, and opacity.
Review the Placement
Check that the watermark is positioned where you want it, readable against the background, and not hiding key details of your photo. Use the before/after slider to compare.
Adjust If Needed
If the watermark is too prominent, ask for 'make the watermark more subtle.' If it's hard to read, try 'make the watermark text bigger' or 'add a shadow behind the watermark text.' Refine until it looks right.
Frequently Asked Questions
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