what_you_need
Prepare the inputs before opening the apps
- Approved master image folder
- Text or logo watermark
- Sharing resolution and placement rules
- A separate proof output folder
step_by_step
The working process
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Keep masters separate
Treat the clean source folder as read-only. Create a dedicated proof output so there is no ambiguity about which files can be shared.
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Choose a mark that matches the purpose
Use a clear “PROOF”, client name, logo, or review notice. A subtle brand mark and a strong proof overlay solve different problems.
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3
Preview representative images
Test light, dark, portrait, landscape, and detail-heavy files. One corner position may disappear or cover important content across a mixed set.
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4
Run the local batch
Use Batch Watermark Image to apply the approved text, logo, opacity, position, scale, or tiling across the folder.
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5
Inspect before sending
Open several outputs at full size, verify the correct files were processed, and send only the proof folder.
human_checkpoint
Review before you call it finished
- Are clean masters untouched?
- Is the mark visible on both light and dark images?
- Does it avoid covering essential detail?
- Is only the proof folder being shared?
honest_boundaries
Limits and privacy
Practical limitation
A visible watermark can discourage casual reuse, but it cannot guarantee that an image will not be copied, cropped, edited, or recreated.
Privacy boundary
Watermarking is fully local. Source images and logo assets are not uploaded.
faq
Questions worth answering
Should the watermark cover the centre?
For review proofs, a stronger central or tiled mark may be appropriate. For branded previews, a lighter edge placement may be less distracting. Test against the actual set.