Tile a text watermark across any image — opacity + angle control. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Images collection.
Use Cases
Photographers protecting portfolio images from theft
Agencies watermarking client proofs before final approval
Bloggers branding hero images for social sharing
Legal teams marking confidential document screenshots
Tips
Adjust opacity to 15-25% for subtle branding
Use diagonal angles (30-45 deg) to deter cropping
Preview tile density before downloading the result
Fun Facts
Digital watermarking dates to 1993 when Andrew Tirkel and Charles Osborne published the first algorithms for embedding imperceptible marks in images.
The term 'watermark' originates from 13th-century Italian papermakers who used wire molds to impress translucent marks into wet paper pulp.
Digimarc, founded in 1995, was the first company to offer commercial invisible watermarking and now tracks billions of media assets worldwide.
FAQ
Text or image watermark?
Text only in this tool. For logo watermarks, use the Image Editor and manually place the logo as a layer.
Does it tile?
Yes — toggle 'tile across image' to repeat the watermark pattern. Good for copyright protection; single-watermark for subtle branding.
Opacity and angle control?
Both — opacity 10-100%, angle 0-360°. Subtle watermarks use 20-30% opacity + 45° angle.
Can I remove a watermark?
No — there's no automated way to remove watermarks from an image. Some ML tools attempt it with variable quality; none are 100% reliable.
