Protect your photos and brand your content by adding a text or image watermark. Our free online tool makes it easy to add watermarks to your images in seconds. 

You Created It. You Shared It. Someone Stole It. Let's Stop That.

There's no worse feeling for a creator. You spend hours getting the perfect shot, editing it beautifully, and sharing it online for the world to see. A week later, you find your photo on a commercial website or a popular social media page, with no credit, no link back, and no permission.

Your work has been stolen. In the vast, fast-moving world of the internet, a simple "right-click and save" can lead to your content being used without your consent. A watermark is your first and best line of defense. It's a digital signature that clearly marks the image as your property.

Why Watermarking is a Smart Move

Adding a small, unobtrusive watermark to your images offers two huge benefits:

• Protection from Theft: A visible watermark makes your image a much less attractive target for content thieves. It's a clear sign that this image is copyrighted and owned.

• Effortless Marketing: Your watermark (like your logo or website URL) acts as a free advertisement. As your image gets shared across the internet, your brand travels with it, driving traffic and recognition back to you.

How to Add a Watermark to Your Photos Easily

You don't need any complex software to protect your work. Here’s the simple process:

1. Open the Watermark Tool: Go to the FreeXTool Add Watermark tool.

2. Upload Your Image: Select the photo you want to protect from your device.

3. Create Your Watermark: You can choose to add a text watermark (like your name or URL) or upload your logo as an image watermark.

4. Customize It: Adjust the size, transparency (opacity), and position of your watermark. Place it where it looks best and is hard to crop out.

5. Apply and Download: Once you're happy, apply the watermark and download your newly protected image.

Pro-Tip: The Art of Subtle Watermarking

A great watermark protects your image without ruining it. For best results:

• Lower the Opacity: Make it semi-transparent so it doesn't distract from the photo itself.

• Strategic Placement: Avoid placing it in a corner where it can be easily cropped. Place it over a detailed part of the image, making it harder to remove.

Get your images ready for the web with these tools:

• Image Compressor

• Crop Image

• Signature Generator