Watermark Tool
FreeAdd custom text watermarks with full control over position, size, opacity, and rotation.
Add a custom text watermark to your image directly in your browser. Enter your watermark text, then adjust its size, opacity, colour, rotation and position before applying it to the image.
Text watermarks are useful for adding a brand name, photographer credit, copyright notice, draft label or other visible identification to an image before sharing or publishing it.
A watermark should remain readable without covering important parts of the image, so the best settings depend on the image background, subject placement and intended use.
Input
Drop an image to watermark
Drag & drop or browse files
JPG, PNG, WebP
Max size: 30 MB
Settings
Result
No image yet
Upload an image to start watermarking
How it works
Upload your image
Upload a supported JPG/JPEG, PNG or WebP image from your device.
Customise your watermark
Enter your watermark text, then adjust the font size, opacity, colour, rotation and position while checking the preview.
Download watermarked image
Apply the watermark and download the resulting image with your selected text and styling.
Why use this tool?
Preview before applying
See how the watermark looks while adjusting its size, opacity, colour, rotation and position before you create the final image.
Flexible placement
Choose from the available position options to place the watermark away from important subjects or closer to the area you want to identify.
Control watermark visibility
Adjust font size, opacity, colour and rotation so the watermark remains noticeable without unnecessarily covering the image.
No FileSutra branding
The tool applies only the watermark text you choose and does not add a separate FileSutra logo or promotional watermark to the image.
When Should You Add a Watermark?
Photography credits
Add a photographer name, studio name or copyright notice before sharing images online or sending previews to clients.
Product and brand images
Place your business or brand name on product photos, promotional graphics or catalogue images when visible identification is useful.
Drafts and review copies
Add text such as “Draft”, “Preview” or “Sample” to images that are being reviewed and are not intended as final versions.
Shared reference images
Add a visible source or ownership label when sharing images in messages, presentations or collaborative workflows.
Understanding Watermark Placement, Opacity and Readability
A useful watermark should be visible enough to identify the image without making the image difficult to view.
Placement, opacity, colour and size work together. A watermark that is easy to read on a dark background may disappear on a light area, while a very large or fully opaque watermark can cover important details.
Opacity
Lower opacity makes the watermark more subtle, while higher opacity makes it more prominent.
Use a lighter setting when the watermark is meant to provide identification without dominating the image. Use a stronger setting when visibility matters more.
Colour
Choose a colour that contrasts with the part of the image where the watermark will appear.
A light watermark is usually easier to see on darker areas, while a darker colour may work better on bright backgrounds.
Size
The watermark should be large enough to remain readable at the image's expected viewing size.
Very small text may become difficult to read when an image is displayed as a thumbnail or reduced on a website.
Rotation
Rotation can help the watermark fit the image composition or make it more visible across a particular area.
Use rotation intentionally; extreme angles can reduce readability.
Choosing Watermark Position and Style
Position the watermark based on what you want to achieve.
Corners work well for credits or branding when you want to keep the main subject unobstructed.
Edges can provide visible identification while staying outside the central composition.
Centre placement is more prominent and may be useful for draft or preview images where visibility matters more than keeping the image unobstructed.
If the background changes significantly across the image, preview different positions and colours before applying the watermark.
A watermark can discourage casual reuse and make ownership or attribution more visible, but it does not technically prevent someone from copying, cropping or editing an image.
TEXT WATERMARK VS LOGO WATERMARK
This tool creates text watermarks. A text watermark uses characters you enter, such as a name, brand, copyright notice or label.
A logo watermark uses a separate image or graphic file. If logo upload is not available in the current tool, use text only rather than expecting an image watermark option.
Supported Image Formats
JPG / JPEG
Common for photographs and product images. Add a text watermark when you want visible branding, attribution or a status label on a photo.
PNG
Common for screenshots, graphics and interface images. Watermark PNG files when a visible text label or credit needs to be added before sharing.
WebP
A web-focused format commonly used for online images. Add a text watermark to WebP files before publishing or distributing them in supported workflows.