How to Use
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Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image up to 25 MB.
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Enter the text you want to use as the watermark, such as a brand name, website URL, copyright line, or username.
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Choose a watermark position: center, a corner, or tiled across the image.
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Adjust text size, opacity, and color so the watermark is visible without covering important details.
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Select PNG, JPG, or WebP as the download format and adjust quality when available.
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Click Add Watermark, review the preview and output details, then download the watermarked image.
Features
Add text watermark to JPG, PNG, and WebP images
Center, corner, and tiled watermark placement
Adjustable watermark opacity from 10% to 100%
Custom watermark text color and size
PNG, JPG, and WebP output formats
JPG and WebP quality controls
Preview, dimensions, output size, and format summary
Private browser-based processing without server upload
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a watermark to an image online?+
Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image, enter your watermark text, choose the position, adjust opacity, size, and color, then click Add Watermark and download the result.
Can I add a text watermark to a photo for free?+
Yes. This image watermark tool is free to use and lets you add text such as a brand name, website, copyright line, or username to a photo.
Which watermark position should I use?+
Use a corner for a clean brand mark, center for stronger proofing, and tiled watermarking when the image needs visible protection across the full canvas.
Can I make the watermark transparent?+
Yes. Use the opacity slider to make the watermark lighter or stronger depending on the image background and your protection needs.
Does this tool support JPG, PNG, and WebP?+
Yes. You can upload JPG, PNG, or WebP images and download the watermarked image as PNG, JPG, or WebP.
Will transparency be preserved?+
PNG and WebP downloads can preserve transparency. JPG does not support transparency, so transparent areas become white in the exported file.
Is my image uploaded to a server?+
No. The watermark is added locally in your browser, and your selected image is not uploaded to WebToolsEdge for processing.
Can a watermark fully prevent image theft?+
No watermark can guarantee complete protection, but a visible watermark can discourage casual reuse and make the source or owner easier to identify.
Can I remove a watermark with this tool?+
No. This tool adds a new text watermark. Removing watermarks from other people's images may violate ownership rights and is not supported.
How can I reduce the watermarked image file size?+
After downloading the watermarked image, use the Image Compressor to Specific KB if you need the final file under a limit such as 100KB or 200KB.
About this tool
Free Image Watermark Adder
Use this free Image Watermark Adder Online to add a text watermark to JPG, PNG, or WebP images directly in your browser. Upload a photo or graphic, enter your brand name, website URL, copyright note, username, or custom text, choose where the watermark should appear, adjust opacity and size, preview the result, and download a watermarked image without installing editing software. Adding a watermark can help identify ownership, label draft work, protect portfolio images, mark client previews, brand tutorial screenshots, or add a light website signature before sharing an image publicly. A watermark is not a complete copyright protection system, but it can discourage casual copying and make the original source easier to recognize when an image is reposted or saved elsewhere. This tool is designed for practical everyday watermarking rather than complicated graphic editing. You can place the text watermark in the center, top left, top right, bottom left, bottom right, or tile it across the whole image. Corner placement works well when you want a clean branded mark that does not cover the main subject. Center placement is stronger for previews and proofs. Tiled watermarking is useful when an image should remain visible but clearly marked across the entire canvas. The opacity slider gives you control over how visible the mark should be. A low-opacity watermark can look professional on product photos, blog images, and design previews because it does not overpower the image. A higher-opacity watermark is better when proofing client work or sharing images where ownership needs to be obvious. You can also choose the text color and font size so the watermark remains readable on light or dark backgrounds. Choose PNG when you want lossless output or need to preserve transparency in the final image. Choose JPG for broad compatibility with forms, documents, email, marketplaces, and social platforms. Choose WebP when you are preparing images for modern websites and want a smaller web-friendly file. JPG does not support transparency, so transparent pixels are placed on a white background during export. All processing runs locally in your browser. Your uploaded image is not sent to WebToolsEdge for watermarking. The browser reads the selected file, draws the image and watermark on a canvas, creates a downloadable file, and keeps the work on your device. This makes the tool useful for personal photos, client previews, product images, screenshots, downloadable assets, and other files you prefer to process privately. For a complete image workflow, crop unwanted edges with the Image Cropper Online tool, resize the image to exact dimensions if a platform requires a specific width and height, add your watermark, then reduce the final file size with the Image Compressor to Specific KB when an upload form has a strict size limit.
Preparing an image before branding it? Remove unwanted edges with the Image Cropper Online, set exact dimensions with the Image Resizer to Exact Dimensions, then reduce the final download with the Image Compressor to Specific KB if your upload destination has a strict file-size limit.