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Watermark Types

iWatermark+ offers multiple watermark types to protect and brand your photos. Here’s a complete guide to each type.

Text Watermarks

Section titled “Text Watermarks”

Basic Text

Section titled “Basic Text”
  • Add custom text like copyright notices
  • Choose from hundreds of fonts
  • Adjust size, color, and opacity
  • Perfect for photographer credits

Styled Text

Section titled “Styled Text”
  • Add shadows, outlines, and effects
  • Use gradients and multiple colors
  • Apply rotation and skewing
  • Create eye-catching branded text

Best for: Copyright notices, photographer credits, social media branding

Image Watermarks

Section titled “Image Watermarks”

Logo/Graphics

Section titled “Logo/Graphics”
  • Import your own logo or graphics
  • Support for PNG, JPEG, and transparent images
  • Resize and position anywhere on photo
  • Maintain aspect ratio automatically

Signature

Section titled “Signature”
  • Import scanned signatures
  • Use Apple Pencil to draw signatures (iPad)
  • Apply transparency for natural look
  • Perfect for artwork authentication

Best for: Brand logos, signatures, graphic elements

QR Code Watermarks

Section titled “QR Code Watermarks”
Section titled “Website Links”
  • Generate QR codes linking to your website
  • Include contact information
  • Link to portfolio or social media
  • Customize size and position

Custom Data

Section titled “Custom Data”
  • Embed any text data in QR format
  • Include copyright information
  • Add contact details
  • Create trackable links

Best for: Digital portfolios, business promotion, contact sharing

Advanced Watermarks

Section titled “Advanced Watermarks”

GPS/Metadata

Section titled “GPS/Metadata”
  • Display photo location data
  • Show camera settings (ISO, aperture, etc.)
  • Add timestamp information
  • Customize data format and appearance

Steganography

Section titled “Steganography”
  • Invisible watermarks embedded in image data
  • Survives social media compression
  • Proves ownership without visible marks
  • Detectable with iWatermark+ detection tools

Best for: Copyright protection, forensic identification

Vector Watermarks

Section titled “Vector Watermarks”

Scalable Graphics

Section titled “Scalable Graphics”
  • Import SVG vector graphics
  • Perfect quality at any size
  • Ideal for logos and icons
  • Smaller file sizes

Arc Text

Section titled “Arc Text”
  • Curve text along circular paths
  • Create unique text layouts
  • Perfect for stamps and seals
  • Customizable curve radius

Best for: Professional seals, curved branding, scalable logos

Special Effects

Section titled “Special Effects”

Border Watermarks

Section titled “Border Watermarks”
  • Add decorative borders around images
  • Choose from preset styles
  • Customize colors and thickness
  • Perfect for social media posts

Pattern Watermarks

Section titled “Pattern Watermarks”
  • Repeat patterns across the image
  • Subtle background protection
  • Customizable spacing and opacity
  • Difficult to remove completely

Best for: Background protection, decorative elements

Choosing the Right Type

Section titled “Choosing the Right Type”
Section titled “For Copyright Protection”
  1. Text: Clear copyright notice
  2. Steganography: Invisible proof of ownership
  3. QR Code: Link to ownership information

For Branding

Section titled “For Branding”
  1. Logo: Company/personal brand
  2. Text: Website or social handle
  3. Border: Consistent framing

For Professional Use

Section titled “For Professional Use”
  1. Signature: Artwork authentication
  2. Metadata: Technical information
  3. Vector: High-quality logos

Tips for Effective Watermarking

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Placement Strategy

Section titled “Placement Strategy”
  • Corner placement: Less intrusive, easily croppable
  • Center placement: Hard to remove, but more prominent
  • Multiple small marks: Difficult to remove completely

Opacity Guidelines

Section titled “Opacity Guidelines”
  • High opacity (80-100%): Clear branding, obvious protection
  • Medium opacity (40-80%): Balanced visibility and aesthetics
  • Low opacity (10-40%): Subtle protection, maintains image beauty

Size Considerations

Section titled “Size Considerations”
  • Large watermarks: Strong protection, obvious branding
  • Small watermarks: Subtle protection, better aesthetics
  • Scalable watermarks: Consistent across different image sizes

Want to learn about processing multiple images? Check out our Batch Processing guide.