A text watermark can identify an owner, label a review copy or discourage casual reuse. It is rendered into the exported image, so the clean source should be stored separately.
What is a text watermark?
It is a new word or phrase placed above an image, commonly a name, site, attribution or status such as “DRAFT.” It does not change hidden ownership metadata and is not a substitute for licensing terms.
Who uses this workflow?
Photographers, illustrators, sellers and review teams use watermarks on images they own or are authorized to mark. Do not add misleading ownership claims to someone else's work.
How to add the watermark
- Open the text watermark tool and upload the authorized JPG, PNG or WebP.
- Enter the attribution or review wording, choose its font, color and size, and drag a single mark into position.
- Lower opacity and rotate if appropriate. Enable Tile only when repeated coverage is needed.
- Inspect important details and sign in to download PNG.
Single versus tiled watermarks
A corner mark interferes less with the picture but can be cropped. A tiled mark repeats across the canvas and offers broader coverage, but it is more visually intrusive. The tool uses a repeated 5-by-5 pattern when Tile is enabled.
How does this differ from removing a watermark?
This workflow adds a mark to an authorized image. Removal reconstructs pixels under an existing mark and should only be used when you own the image or have explicit permission. The two tasks have separate intent and rights considerations.
What should you do next?
Keep the clean original, create the least intrusive mark that meets your purpose, and inspect whether it remains visible after resizing. For a normal caption rather than ownership labeling, use Add Caption to Image.