🎨 Watermark Image API

🚀 Protect your images with professional watermarks in seconds!

Stop watermarking images one by one manually! The Watermark Image API automatically applies customizable text or logo watermarks to batches of images. Simply upload your images or provide URLs, customize your watermark settings, and get professionally branded images perfect for social media, e-commerce, or copyright protection.

Target Audience: Content creators, photographers, marketers, social media managers, e-commerce businesses, and anyone who needs to protect or brand their images at scale.

Primary Use Cases: Brand protection, copyright enforcement, marketing material preparation, social media content branding, product image watermarking, batch image processing, and visual content attribution.

What Does Watermark Image API Do?

This powerful tool automatically applies customizable watermarks to your images, supporting both text and logo overlays. You can upload files directly or provide image URLs, and the tool handles everything automatically. It delivers:

• Text Watermarks - Customizable fonts, colors, sizes, opacity, and letter spacing
• Logo Watermarks - Upload logos or use URLs with adjustable size and transparency
• Flexible Positioning - Corners, center, diagonal placements, or custom coordinates
• Multiple Format Support - JPEG, PNG, and WebP (input and output)
• Batch Processing - Process hundreds of images automatically
• Professional Quality - High-quality rendering with anti-aliasing

Before and After Example

Business Value: Save hours of manual work by automating watermark application across your entire image library. Ensure consistent branding, protect your intellectual property, and maintain professional standards across all your visual content.

Input

To start watermarking your images, simply fill in the input form. You can provide:

• Image Files Upload - Upload one or more image files directly (JPEG, PNG, or WebP). Perfect for local files you want to process.
• Image URLs - Provide direct links to images hosted online. Great for processing images already on the web.
• Watermark Text - Enter any text you want to overlay (e.g., "© 2024 Your Brand", "CONFIDENTIAL", etc.)
• Logo File/URL - Upload a logo file or provide a URL to add your brand logo as a watermark
• Position - Choose where to place the watermark: corners, center, diagonal, or custom coordinates
• Text Customization - Select font family, color, size (%), opacity (%), letter spacing (%), and background opacity (%)
• Logo Customization - Adjust logo size (%) and opacity (%) to match your needs
• Output Format - Choose JPEG, PNG, or WebP for your watermarked images

Important: You can use either text watermark OR logo watermark, but not both at the same time. Choose the type that best fits your needs!

Here's an example with text watermark:

{
    "imageSources": [
        { "url": "https://example.com/image1.jpg" },
        { "url": "https://example.com/image2.png" }
    ],
    "watermarkText": "© My Brand 2024",
    "fontFamily": "inter",
    "textColor": "#ffffff",
    "textOpacity": 90,
    "textScale": 50,
    "letterSpacing": 0,
    "backgroundOpacity": 35,
    "position": "bottom-right",
    "outputFormat": "png"
}

Here's an example with logo watermark:

{
    "imageSources": [
        { "url": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/Naxos_Taverna.jpg" }
    ],
    "logoUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/a7/React-icon.svg/240px-React-icon.svg.png",
    "logoOpacity": 30,
    "logoScale": 80,
    "position": "center",
    "outputFormat": "png"
}

Output

After the Actor finishes its run, you'll get a dataset with all your watermarked images. Each image includes a direct download link and preview. You can download the results as CSV, JSON, or Excel.

Here's an example of a successful result:

{
    "watermarkedImageUrl": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/abc123/records/output_1.png",
    "watermarkedImagePreview": "https://api.apify.com/v2/key-value-stores/abc123/records/output_1.png",
    "originalImageUrl": "https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/60/Naxos_Taverna.jpg",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:00.000Z",
    "status": "success"
}

Here's an example of a failed result (if an image couldn't be processed):

{
    "watermarkedImageUrl": null,
    "watermarkedImagePreview": null,
    "originalImageUrl": "https://example.com/broken-image.jpg",
    "timestamp": "2024-01-15T10:30:15.000Z",
    "status": "failed",
    "error": "Unexpected response 404 for https://example.com/broken-image.jpg"
}

What You Get:

• watermarkedImageUrl - Direct download link to your watermarked image (ready to use immediately)
• watermarkedImagePreview - Visual preview of the watermarked image (displays inline in the results table)
• originalImageUrl - Reference to the original image source
• timestamp - When the image was processed (ISO 8601 format)
• status - Processing status: "success" or "failed"
• error - Error message (only present if status is "failed")

Download Options: Click any image URL to download instantly, or export all results as CSV/Excel for easy organization and record-keeping. The preview column in the dataset view shows thumbnails of your watermarked images for quick visual inspection.

Why Choose Watermark Image API?

• ⚡ Save Time: Process hundreds of images automatically instead of hours of manual work
• 🎯 Professional Quality: High-quality rendering with anti-aliasing and precise positioning
• 🛡️ Protect Your Assets: Add copyright notices and brand marks to prevent unauthorized use
• 🎨 Full Customization: Control every aspect of your watermark from font to opacity
• 📊 Batch Processing: Handle large image libraries efficiently with automated processing
• 💼 Business Ready: Perfect for e-commerce, marketing teams, and content creators
• 🔄 Flexible Input: Upload files or provide URLs—whatever works best for your workflow

Time Savings: What would take 30 minutes per 100 images manually takes just a few minutes with this tool.

Cost Efficiency: No expensive design software or manual labor. Just automated, professional watermarking at scale.

How to Use

1. Sign Up: Create a free account w/ $5 credit (takes 2 minutes)
2. Find the Tool: Visit the Watermark Image API page on Apify
3. Upload or Link: Either upload your images or provide direct URLs
4. Configure Watermark: Choose text or logo, customize appearance, and select position
5. Run It: Click "Start" and let it process your images automatically
6. Download Results: Get your watermarked images from the "Dataset" tab with direct download links

Total Time: Less than 5 minutes from start to finish, including setup!

No Technical Skills Required: Everything is point-and-click with simple, intuitive forms.

Business Use Cases

📸 Photographers & Content Creators:

• Protect your portfolio images with copyright watermarks
• Add branding to social media content automatically
• Batch process event photos with client logos
• Maintain consistent attribution across platforms
• Watermark stock photos before distribution

🛍️ E-commerce Businesses:

• Add store branding to all product images
• Protect product photos from unauthorized use
• Create consistent branded imagery across catalogs
• Watermark promotional materials at scale
• Brand marketplace listings automatically

📱 Social Media Managers:

• Brand all social media posts consistently
• Add campaign hashtags or slogans to images
• Protect visual content from reposting without credit
• Create professional-looking branded content
• Maintain brand identity across all platforms

🎨 Marketing Teams:

• Watermark marketing materials and assets
• Add event branding to conference photos
• Protect campaign creative from competitors
• Ensure brand consistency across all visual content
• Process campaign images in bulk

📰 Publishers & Bloggers:

• Add copyright notices to editorial images
• Brand featured images with site logo
• Protect original photography and graphics
• Create professional-looking article imagery
• Maintain attribution on syndicated content

🏢 Corporate Communications:

• Brand internal documentation images
• Watermark confidential materials
• Add department logos to presentations
• Protect proprietary visual assets
• Ensure consistent corporate branding

Using Watermark Image API with the Apify API

For advanced users who want to automate watermarking, you can control the tool programmatically with the Apify API. This allows you to integrate watermarking into your existing workflows and content management systems.

• Node.js: Install the apify-client NPM package
• Python: Use the apify-client PyPI package
• REST API: Make direct HTTP requests to the Apify API
• See the Apify API reference for full details

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need design skills to use this? A: Not at all! The tool is designed for non-technical users. Simply upload your images, choose your watermark settings, and the tool handles everything automatically.

Q: Can I use both text and logo watermarks? A: No, you can use either text OR logo watermark in a single run, not both. This ensures clean, professional results. If you need both, run the tool twice—once for text, then again for logo.

Q: How accurate is the positioning? A: The tool provides precise positioning with multiple options: corners, center, diagonal placements, or custom coordinates. Text and logos are rendered with high-quality anti-aliasing for professional results.

Q: What image formats are supported? A: The tool supports JPEG, PNG, and WebP formats for both input and output. You can upload or process any of these formats and choose your preferred output format.

Q: Can I schedule regular watermarking runs? A: Yes! You can schedule the tool to run automatically at regular intervals (daily, weekly, etc.) using Apify's scheduling features. This is perfect for processing new images as they're added to your library.

Q: How many images can I process at once? A: You can process hundreds or even thousands of images in a single run. The tool processes them automatically one after another.

Q: What if I need help? A: Our support team is here to help! Contact us through the Apify platform, and we'll assist you with any questions or issues you encounter.

Q: Is my data secure? A: Yes! All images are processed securely on Apify's infrastructure. Your original images and watermarked results are stored in your private key-value store, accessible only to you.

Q: Can I customize the watermark appearance? A: Absolutely! You have full control over:

• Text: font family, color, size (%), opacity (%), letter spacing (%), background opacity (%)
• Logo: size (%), opacity/transparency (%)
• Position: corners, center, diagonal, or custom coordinates
• Output format: JPEG, PNG, or WebP

Q: How long does it take to process images? A: Processing time depends on the number of images and their sizes. Typically, expect 1-3 seconds per image. A batch of 100 images usually completes in just a few minutes.

Integrate Watermark Image API with any app and automate your workflow

Last but not least, Watermark Image API can be connected with almost any cloud service or web app thanks to integrations on the Apify platform.

These includes:

• Make - Automate watermarking when new images are uploaded
• Zapier - Connect with 5,000+ apps
• Slack - Get notifications when batch processing completes
• Airbyte - Sync watermarked images to your data warehouse
• GitHub - Trigger watermarking on repository updates
• Google Drive - Automatically watermark images uploaded to Drive
• and much more.

Alternatively, you can use webhooks to carry out an action whenever an event occurs, e.g. get a notification whenever Watermark Image API successfully finishes a run and your watermarked images are ready to download.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This Actor is an independent tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any third-party service or platform. All trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Users are responsible for ensuring they have proper rights to any images they process.