- Add Watermark to Photo
Watermark photos to protect your work
Protect your photos and digital artwork from theft and unauthorized use. Add a watermark to your photo for free and prove your ownership at a glance.
Create a custom watermark
Make sure your brand gets the credit it deserves. Create a free, custom watermark for your photos, artwork, and promotional materials to let people know who they’re looking at. Use any identifying markers for your brand, including your logo, business name(opens in a new tab or window), mascot, or signature. Customize the font and choose from our extensive font library. Then, download your watermark to use for all your photos.
Sign your work in seconds
Use our simple drag-and-drop tool to add your watermark to any photo. Resize the watermark to fit the image and place it anywhere on the picture. Rotate(opens in a new tab or window) it as needed or tilt it to any angle to match your photo. You can also customize the opacity of your watermark to fit the look of your photos or digital artwork.
Watermark all digital work in one place
With a Canva account, your working files are automatically saved online—including the watermark you created. Easily add watermarks to all your photos and digital projects for free, using any device, anytime you need to.
How to watermark photos
Frequently Asked Questions
- Download our free mobile app to add a watermark to photos using your phone. On the app, upload the image and the watermark file. Open a project, drag and drop your photo, then place the watermark anywhere on the image. You can lock the main image so you can freely edit the watermark (size, opacity, etc.) without accidentally editing the photo.
- Adding watermarks to photos and artwork is an easy but effective way to protect your intellectual property. Intellectual property includes the pictures you take or designs you produce. By watermarking your images and digital artwork, you show that they belong to you.
Watermarks make it harder for strangers to copy your work. In addition, watermarking your images helps customers and potential clients remember your brand. - Watermarks are any signifier that shows the creator or owner of an image or print. Even simply writing your name on your work can be considered a form of watermark. But for those looking for a more creative or professional-looking watermark, consider using your logo or signature. You can also create a new watermark design from scratch using the fonts from our font library.
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