What makes a good watermark
- Legible at small size: it will often be shown at 10–15% of the photo width.
- An outline or shadow keeps white text readable on light areas and dark text on dark areas.
- Your URL or handle is more useful than a logo alone: people can find you.
- A transparent PNG keeps the background of your photo visible around the letters.
Questions
How do I make a transparent watermark?
Design it here and download PNG. The background is transparent. The checkerboard in the preview shows where.
PNG or SVG?
PNG works everywhere, including phone apps. SVG scales to any size without blur and is ideal for print or design tools.