See the animated GIFs below for a couple options for how this can be done in Snagit. To add a watermark to an image using Snagit, for example, I can open the image, add text or another image on top of it, and save it. There are many online resources available to do this for you, or if you have an image editing program you can easily create one. Left: Image with watermark – Right: Purchased image without watermark How to watermark an imageĬreating a watermarked image is quite simple, and for the most part, it’s just adding a mark or second image on top of your main image. Watermarks are commonly used by photographers to mark copyright, or on samples of work to encourage someone to purchase an image rather than using it without permission. In the digital world, this equates to an identifying mark on a digital image. The term “watermark” is defined by as: a figure or design impressed in some paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held to the light.

They appear in a variety of styles and mediums, but this post talks specifically about digital watermarks on images, and a few tips on how you can add your own! What is a watermark? In their simplest form, watermarks are a way for an image author to identify their creative work. You’ve probably heard the term “watermark” or “watermarking” before.

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