Free Watermark Tool
Add text watermarks to images. Protect your photos with custom branding.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add a watermark to my images for free?▼
Upload your image, enter your watermark text, customize the position, size, and opacity, then download. It's completely free with no signup required.
Can I watermark multiple images at once?▼
Yes! HuPNG supports batch watermarking. Upload multiple images and apply the same watermark settings to all of them. Download individually or as a ZIP file.
Will the watermark reduce my image quality?▼
No, watermarks are applied without reducing the original image quality. Your images maintain their full resolution.
What's the best watermark position for photos?▼
Bottom-right corner is most common for subtle protection. Center position offers maximum visibility. Choose based on your image composition and protection needs.
Are my images uploaded to your servers?▼
No, all watermarking happens locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device, ensuring complete privacy and security.
Can I use a logo instead of text?▼
Currently, HuPNG supports text watermarks. Image watermark support (logos) is coming soon!
How to Add Watermark to Images - Step by Step
Configure Watermark
Enter text, adjust size, opacity, and position
Upload Images
Click or drag & drop JPG, PNG, or WebP files
Apply Watermark
Watermark applied instantly in browser - 100% private
Download
Download individually or all as ZIP
Why Use HuPNG Watermark Tool?
Protect Your Work
Prevent unauthorized use of your photos by adding visible ownership markers. Essential for photographers, artists, and content creators.
Brand Your Content
Add your logo, website, or business name to build brand recognition across social media and marketing materials.
Batch Processing
Watermark hundreds of images in minutes. Perfect for photographers with large portfolios or e-commerce stores.
Customizable Design
Control font size, opacity, color, and position. Create subtle or bold watermarks that match your style.
Completely Free
Unlimited watermarks, no hidden fees, no subscriptions. Watermark as many images as you want, forever free.
Complete Privacy
All processing happens in your browser. Your images never touch our servers, ensuring 100% privacy and security.
Who Needs Image Watermarking?
📸 Professional Photographers
Protect your portfolio images from unauthorized use. Watermark preview galleries, client proofs, and social media posts to maintain ownership and promote your brand.
- • Portfolio watermarking for online galleries
- • Client preview proofs before purchase
- • Social media promotion with branding
- • Copyright protection for stock photos
🎨 Graphic Designers & Artists
Display your work online without fear of theft. Add watermarks to artwork, illustrations, and designs shared on social media, portfolio sites, and client presentations.
- • Protect digital artwork and illustrations
- • Brand design mockups and presentations
- • Watermark social media portfolio posts
- • Add signatures to creative work
🛍️ E-commerce Sellers
Prevent competitors from stealing your product photos. Add your store name or logo to product images on marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and Shopify.
- • Protect product photography from theft
- • Brand marketplace listings (Amazon, eBay)
- • Watermark catalog images
- • Add store URLs for attribution
📱 Social Media Influencers
Build brand recognition by adding your handle or logo to every post. Protect original content from being reposted without credit on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook.
- • Add social handles to posts (@yourname)
- • Brand Instagram and TikTok content
- • YouTube thumbnail watermarking
- • Prevent content theft and reposts
🏢 Marketing Agencies
Watermark campaign materials, client presentations, and branded content. Batch process marketing assets with company branding for consistent professional appearance.
- • Brand client presentation materials
- • Watermark campaign assets
- • Add agency logos to deliverables
- • Protect proprietary creative concepts
📰 Bloggers & Publishers
Protect original photography and infographics from scraping. Add publication names or URLs to images for proper attribution when content is shared across the web.
- • Protect blog post images from theft
- • Watermark infographics and charts
- • Add publication URLs for backlinks
- • Brand newsletter images
Complete Guide to Image Watermarking
What is a Watermark?
A watermark is a visible overlay added to an image to indicate ownership, prevent unauthorized use, or promote branding. Watermarks can be text (copyright notices, names, URLs) or images (logos, signatures).
Types of Watermarks
📝 Text Watermarks
Text-based watermarks use words, names, dates, or copyright symbols. Easy to create and highly customizable.
Best for: Copyright notices (© 2025), photographer names, website URLs, social media handles
🎨 Image Watermarks
Logo or graphic overlays that represent your brand. More professional and instantly recognizable.
Best for: Company logos, artist signatures, brand marks, custom graphics
Best Watermark Positions Explained
🔷 Bottom-Right Corner (Most Popular)
Standard position that's visible but doesn't interfere with the main subject. Easy to crop out, but establishes ownership.
✓ Best for: General use, portfolio images, social media
🔷 Center Position (Maximum Protection)
Hardest to remove without damaging the image. Very visible but can be distracting. Use semi-transparent watermarks.
✓ Best for: High-value images, stock photos, preview galleries
🔷 Tiled/Repeated Pattern
Watermark repeated across entire image. Extremely difficult to remove but can make image unusable for previews.
✓ Best for: Client proofs, preview samples before purchase
🔷 Bottom-Center (Landscape Photos)
Works well for wide landscape images. Centered positioning draws less attention than corner placement.
✓ Best for: Landscape photography, panoramas, wide banners
Watermark Opacity: Finding the Right Balance
Subtle Watermark
Nearly invisible, easy to miss. Use when you want minimal visual impact but still claim ownership.
Balanced Watermark (Recommended)
Visible but not overwhelming. Perfect balance between protection and aesthetics. Best for most use cases.
Strong Watermark
Highly visible, harder to remove. Use for maximum protection on high-value content.
Solid Watermark
Completely opaque, very distracting. Only use for preview samples or when maximum visibility is required.
💡 Pro Tip: Use 50% opacity for most watermarks. It's visible enough to deter theft while keeping your image presentable. Adjust based on background color contrast.
Watermarking Best Practices
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Keep it simple and readable
Use clear fonts and avoid overly complex text. Stick to essential information like your name, website, or copyright year.
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Match watermark to image background
Use white text on dark images, black text on light images. Add shadow effects for visibility across varied backgrounds.
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Consider the image purpose
Social media posts can have subtle watermarks. Client proofs need prominent, centered watermarks. Stock photos need balanced protection.
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Batch watermark for consistency
Use the same watermark settings across your entire portfolio or product line for professional, consistent branding.
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Save watermark settings
Once you find settings you like, keep them consistent. Use same position, size, and opacity across all your content.
Common Watermarking Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Watermark too small or transparent
If it's barely visible, it won't deter theft. Aim for 40-60% opacity minimum.
❌ Watermark covering the main subject
Don't ruin your composition. Place watermarks strategically in empty space or edges.
❌ Easily croppable corner placement
Bottom corner watermarks can be cropped out. Consider center or multiple positions for better protection.
❌ Using low-quality watermark images
Blurry logos look unprofessional. Always use high-resolution watermark graphics.
❌ Forgetting to watermark social media posts
Social media is where content gets stolen most. Always watermark before posting.
Legal Protection: Does Watermarking Prevent Theft?
Important: Watermarks serve as a deterrent and provide proof of ownership, but they're not foolproof legal protection. Here's what you need to know:
- • Deterrent Effect: Watermarks discourage casual theft by making images less attractive to steal
- • Proof of Ownership: Watermarks can help prove you're the original creator in copyright disputes
- • Not Removal-Proof: Skilled editors can remove watermarks, especially corner placements
- • Copyright Registration: For full legal protection, register your work with copyright offices
- • Metadata Matters: Embed copyright info in image metadata (EXIF data) as additional protection
Combining Watermarking with Other Tools
For optimal results, use watermarking alongside our other image tools:
1. Resize → 2. Watermark → 3. Compress
Resize images to target dimensions using our image resizer, add watermarks, then compress with our image compressor for optimized, protected images ready for web use.
HuPNG vs Other Watermark Tools
| Feature | HuPNG | Other Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 100% Free | $5-20/month |
| Privacy (No Upload) | ✓ 100% Local | ❌ Server Upload |
| Daily Limit | Unlimited | 5-50/day |
| Batch Watermarking | ✓ Unlimited | Paid Only |
| Opacity Control | ✓ 10-100% | ✓ Usually |
| Position Options | ✓ 9 Positions | Limited |
| Signup Required | ❌ No | ✓ Required |
| Download as ZIP | ✓ Yes | Premium Only |
| Watermark on Download | ❌ None | ✓ Adds Their Logo |