Posting images and videos on the Internet always comes with the risk that someone might use them without crediting you. Today, there are many ways to help prevent such theft. The most effective of them is the addition of a watermark. An important task is to choose the right program or service. After all, some software is too tricky to master, and others degrade the quality of the processed picture.
Today we will talk about in different types of programs. Check out our article to choose the option that’s right for you.
Photoshop
For a photographer or an ordinary person who processes pictures, the graphics editor in Photoshop comes to mind. First step: , second step: learn how to put a watermark on a photo. The following are needed to add a watermark to your photos:
- You’ll need to add the desired image to this editor.
- The next step is to select the “T” tool. It allows you to create text, change its size and font, and set other options. This text will be your watermark.
- When you create a symbol that you will add to the image, lower its transparency. But it is taken into account that the sign should not be too transparent. In that case, it won’t work.
- Save the picture with a unique sign on your device.
The process seems simple only at first glance. You will need to learn many features of this image editor. Another disadvantage is that the requires a license.
Visual Watermark
Would it be true that there are services that allow you to add a watermark to a photo without the Internet? The Visual is one of these programs. It will allow you to process batches of images at once without much effort. You can make a template for the future watermark and use it later to make the process faster.
Among the advantages of Visual Watermark are:
- High-speed photo processing. The program is installed on a computer and does not depend on the speed of the Internet connection. You can add photos of any quality for processing in seconds.
- The original photos are not available to anyone. Another benefit stems from the lack of an internet connection. None of your photos will be uploaded to third-party servers.
- Multiple watermark options. You can add a text label to the photo or place a logo.
- Large selection of templates. The program already has pre-configured watermark options, among which you can choose something for your photos.
How to add watermarks to your photos using this editor:
- Select one or more photos;
- Choose a suitable sign – text, logo, combined;
- Create special personal sign using various functions – transparency, size, font, etc.;
- Adjust the parameters of the final image. Here you can reduce the photo’s size and quality for additional protection.
- Save result.
Visual Watermark will allow you to process up to 10 photos simultaneously for free without any restrictions.
Watermarquee.com
This is an online service that processes your photos directly through the browser. Among the main functions are:
- adding text characters;
- work with logos;
- ready-made templates for watermarks;
- several font options;
- ability to customize the color of the future sign;
- fast results.
The program supports working with multiple photos at the same time. However, it requires an internet connection. It is also unknown if the pictures are stored on the servers after processing.
To access the program’s features, you must purchase a subscription. It is purchased once and costs $19.
Watermark.ink
The program provides the following functions:
- Text. You can set up a text watermark. You select the font, color, shadow, design, and other parameters for this.
- Logo. The function allows you to turn any image into a logo into a watermark on your photo. Just upload an image from your computer or provide a URL.
- Ready templates. The service offers several options for ready-made watermarks, among which you can choose the one that suits you best. You can also add your work to the templates.
- Essential tools for photo editing. Using the service, you can crop, rotate and resize photos.
You can edit photos on your computer or . The free version has limited functionality. You must purchase a subscription to access all features. Two options are available: monthly for $1.99 and annual for $14.99. The service requires a stable internet connection.
Lightroom
The program for a computer in which you can add a watermark. The process involves the following steps:
- Open the “Watermark Editor” feature. Make settings for the future label – size, font, transparency, etc.
- Set the position of the watermark on the photo. Verify that the position is correct using the preview.
- Save the result
You will need to learn many features before you can add a watermark to a photo, like in Photoshop. Furthermore, the program is very demanding on computer resources. Processing on a weak device will not work. A limited trial version will be available for free. You can unlock all features with a $12/month subscription.
Now you know how to add watermark to your photos in different services. Which one you choose is up to you. You can start with your goal and think about the security of your data.