Copyright watermarks protect your photography from unauthorised use — marking your images clearly as your intellectual property. Here is how to add professional copyright watermarks to photos online for free.
What to Include in a Copyright Watermark
- The © symbol (copyright symbol)
- Your name or business name
- The year (or year range)
- Optional: your website or contact email
Example: © 2025 Jane Smith Photography | janesmith.com
How to Add Copyright Watermark Free
Upload your photo to imgresizr.com. Open the Watermark tool. Select text watermark and type your copyright text. Choose a font that is readable but not distracting — simple sans-serif fonts work best. Set the opacity to 30–50% for a professional look. Position in the lower-right corner (standard convention) or across the centre diagonally for stronger protection. Download as JPG or PNG.
Copyright Watermark Positioning Guide
| Position | Protection Level | Visibility |
|---|---|---|
| Lower-right corner | Low — easily cropped | Minimal disruption |
| Centre diagonal | High — hard to remove | Clearly visible |
| Multiple positions | Highest | Moderate disruption |
Watermark Tips for Photographers
- Keep watermarks subtle on portfolio images — heavy watermarks reduce impact
- Use stronger watermarks on social media images where theft is more common
- Always watermark before sharing — adding watermarks to distributed images is difficult
- Keep a clean, unwatermarked master file — only watermark export copies
Add copyright watermarks to photos for free at imgresizr.com — protect your photography from theft.