FreePrivateNo watermark

Stamp text across a photo and control opacity and angle

Stamp text across a photo with your own colour, size, angle and opacity, in one of nine positions or tiled across the whole frame.

Add Watermark workspace

Secure local session

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Processed in your browser — nothing is uploaded
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Supports: .pdf
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  • Nine positions or a tiled pattern
  • Opacity, angle and size sliders
  • Eight typefaces and any hex colour
  • Preview is exactly what exports
Nothing is uploadedNo account, no watermarkWorks offline after the first loadFree, no daily limits
Direct Overview & Quick Answer

EditPDFKit draws the text you type over your photograph at a size, colour, angle and opacity you control, either once in a chosen corner or repeated across the whole image as a tiled pattern.

Studio Superpowers & Capabilities

6 Anti-Theft Watermark Superpowers (Text & Logo Stamps • Tile Repeat)

Protect your photos, artwork, and product listings with custom copyright text, company logos, and opacity controls.

Why EditPDFKit Beats Fragmented Paid Competitors:

Other tools charge subscriptions and leave ugly default branding. EditPDFKit gives you 100% customizable watermarks for free.

1. Custom Copyright Text & Dynamic Timestamps

Copyright Shield

Type your name, company URL, or copyright notice (© 2026) with custom fonts, colors, and font sizes.

Deters unauthorized copying and image theft.

2. Transparent Logo Overlay Stamps

Brand Overlay

Upload your transparent PNG logo or watermark graphic and overlay it seamlessly onto your images.

Scale and position logos anywhere on the canvas.

3. Diagonal Tile Repeat Mode

Full Coverage

Repeat your watermark text diagonally across the entire photo surface to prevent cropping or background removal theft.

Maximum protection for stock photography and proofs.

4. 9-Point Anchor Placement & Opacity Slider

Precise Control

Position watermarks precisely at Top-Left, Center, Bottom-Right, or anywhere, with fine-tuned transparency from 10% to 100%.

Keeps watermarks elegant without ruining photo aesthetics.

5. Batch Photo Watermarking

Catalog Protection

Apply the exact same watermark settings across 20+ product photos simultaneously and download as a clean ZIP bundle.

Protect an entire e-commerce catalog in seconds.

6. 100% Private In-Browser Protection

Zero Data Leak

Watermark blending is computed locally in your device GPU/CPU. Your proprietary artwork never leaves your computer.

Safe for pre-release products and client proofs.

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How to Add Custom Text or Logo Watermarks to Photos Online

Simple 4-step walkthrough for fast, secure processing

Step 1

Drop the photos in

Load one image or a batch; the first one renders on the live canvas straight away.

Step 2

Type the wording

Enter your own text, or take one of the preset chips such as CONFIDENTIAL, SAMPLE or DRAFT.

Step 3

Set the look

Choose a typeface and colour, then set size, opacity and rotation until the mark reads without swamping the picture.

Step 4

Place it, then save

Pick one of the nine positions, or switch to the tiled pattern and set the spacing, then press Save Image or Save All.

How We Compare

EditPDFKit vs. Paid Photo Watermarking Tools

Why thousands of privacy-conscious users choose EditPDFKit over cloud converters

100% Private On Your Device
FeatureEditPDFKit (editpdfkit.com)Online Watermark Tools (Watermarkly, Visual Watermark)
Where Files Are Processed
Directly on Your Device (Zero Uploads)
Uploaded to Remote Company Servers
Privacy & Safety
Zero Uploads • Files Never Leave Your Device
Files Uploaded and Retained on Remote Company Servers
Dual Text & Transparent Logo Overlays
Upload transparent PNG brand logos or type typography watermarks with custom fonts, colors, and opacity
Restricted to basic text fonts; locks image/logo watermark stamps behind paid upgrades
Anti-Theft Tile Pattern & 9-Point Grid
Full-canvas diagonal repeating tile pattern prevents content thieves from cropping away watermarks
Single bottom-corner stamp only; trivially defeated by simple edge cropping
Unlimited Batch Stamping with ZIP Export
Watermark up to 15 high-res photos simultaneously in parallel with instant ZIP archive download
Free tiers of cloud watermarking tools commonly cap daily photos or add their own branding; check their pricing pages for current limits
Zero-Upload Portfolio Privacy
High-res raw client photography and unpublished artwork remain 100% inside your browser memory
Uploads unwatermarked original source photos to external servers
Built-in Privacy Vault
Saved Privately on Your Device (View or delete anytime)
Saved on Cloud Servers (Cannot verify if or when deleted)
Daily Usage Limits
100% Unlimited & Free Forever
Free tiers commonly cap daily files; check their pricing pages
File Size Limits
No Limits (Process files of any size)
Free tiers commonly cap upload size; check their pricing pages
Works Without Internet
Yes • 100% Offline (Works without Wi-Fi)
No • Fails without constant internet connection
Account & Sign In
No Signup • No Login • Zero Email Required
Commonly requires an account or email to use fully
Watermarks on Your Files
100% Clean • No Watermarks Ever
Free tiers commonly add a watermark or charge to remove it; check their pricing pages
100% Private On Your Device

How Add Watermark Works: Keep Your Files Safe & Private

See step-by-step how your files are processed. Everything happens right inside your browser — your files are never uploaded to the internet or shared with anyone.

Simple 4-Step ProcessZero Files Sent to Any Server
10 Files Uploaded

1. Open on Your Device

When you pick a file, your browser opens it directly on your computer or phone. Your document stays on your device and is never uploaded anywhere.

Stays 100% on your device
2Instant Speed

2. Process in Your Browser

Your device does all the work right inside your browser. Because there are no server queues or waiting lines, your files are processed instantly.

Fast with zero server waiting
3Private Storage

3. Save in Private Vault

When you save your work, your file is stored securely inside your browser's private vault on your device. You can view or reopen it anytime, even without internet.

Safe offline access on your device
4Complete Control

4. Download, Reuse, or Delete

Download your finished file, send it directly to another tool without re-uploading, or click 'Clear Vault' to permanently erase your files anytime with one click.

You control when files are deleted

How You Can Prove Your Files Never Leave Your Device

Test 1: Turn Off Wi-Fi (Airplane Mode Test)

Open this tool, turn off your Wi-Fi or turn on Airplane Mode, and drop your file. It will still edit, convert, or compress and let you download the result! This proves the tool works completely offline without sending anything to any server.

Test 2: Check with Browser Inspect (Press F12)

Press F12 on your keyboard (or right-click anywhere and choose "Inspect"), click on the Network tab, and process your file. You will see 0 bytes of your file sent over the web — absolute proof of 100% privacy.

Want to learn more about how the Privacy Vault protects your documents offline?Read Privacy Vault Article

Canvas Watermark Engine, Compositing Modes & Typography Specs

Key features, device compatibility, and supported file types

How It Works

Runs Directly on Your Device

Processed by your browser with zero waiting or upload lag

Privacy & Security

100% Private (0 Files Uploaded)

Safe for bank statements, IDs, tax forms, and confidential files

Watermarks

100% Watermark-Free

Clean original documents ready for official submissions

Supported File Types

.jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp, .heic, .heif

Drag & drop or paste directly from clipboard (Ctrl+V)

Cost & Limits

100% Free With No Limits

No account needed, no daily limits, no paywalls

Device Compatibility

Works on All Phones & Computers

iPhone, Android, Windows PC, Mac, iPad, and Chromebook

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Frequently Asked Questions About Watermarking Photos Online

Everything you need to know about Add Watermark on editpdfkit.com

Not on this page — the mark is text. If your logo is a wordmark, setting it in a close typeface at a low opacity gets you most of the way. For an actual graphic overlay you would need an editor that composites two images.