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iWatermark Pro 2 for Windows – #1 Win Watermark Photos App

Price: 30.00
Version: 4.0.32
Latest: 10/20/23
Requires: Windows 10, 11 (64 bit)

New! iWatermark Pro 2 for Windows. Watermark to Protect Your Photos/Art

iWatermark Pro 2 For Windows 10 & 11 is a major rewrite of the popular original version. The user interface is flexible, themeable and works great on high resolution monitors. This version is also faster, more optimized and will continue to be improved.

iWatermark works as a standalone digital watermarking app with other photo browsers like Adobe Lightroom, Google Photos and many others. If you put your photos on the web then anyone can take and use them for whatever they like. Don’t get ripped off, even a  small digital watermark will help protect your intellectual property. Watermark 1 or thousands of photos at a time. Used by beginners, pros, and large organizations. Versions available for Win, Mac, Android and iOS. Designed to save photographers time.

Top 10 Best Photo Watermarking Software 2020 – by Liza Brown, Filmora

Protect Your Photos With iWatermark Pro 2

iWatermark is the worlds No. 1 digital watermarking application for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad and Android. Stylishly watermark a Copyright, Logo, Company Name, Signature and/or Metadata Tag on a photo or batch of photos in seconds. iWatermark is made by and for photographers.

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iWatermark Pro for Windows can export/backup watermarks. As a standalone application it works with Lightroom, Photoshop, Google Photos, ACDSee, XnView MP, IrfanView, PhotoStation, Xee, PhotoMechanic and other photo organizers. iWatermark is the best watermarking software for all platforms and in combination with other software.

iWatermark on iPhone/iPad and Android are native apps that work directly with the phone/tablets camera.iWatermark is an essential tool for anyone with a digital camera, professionals and beginners.

Scroll down and click the links on the left for more info about iWatermark. Find out why watermarking is a good idea. Learn about the features in each version.

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“iWatermark Pro is by far the most feature-packed watermarking software I reviewed, and it has a number of features that I didn’t find in any other program. Aside from the ability to handle basic text and image watermarks, there are a number of other extras such as QR code watermarks and even steganographic watermarks, which hide data in plain sight to prevent image thieves from simply cropping out or covering your watermark. You can also integrate with a Dropbox account to save your output watermarked images, which is very useful for quick and automatic sharing with clients.”

– Thomas Boldt,softwarehow review of iwatermark 

The Watermark Types in iWatermark Pro 2

Most watermark apps can do a text watermark and a few have a graphic watermark. iWatermark takes it a lot farther and has 8 watermark types. Each type serves a different purpose. Each type can be customized in millions of ways.

TypeIconVisibilityForDescription
TextVisiblePhoto&
Video
Any text including metadata with settings to change font, size, color, rotation, etc.
Text ArcVisiblePhoto&
Video
Text on a curved path.
Banneriwatermark+ banner watermarkVisiblePhoto&
Video
Banner places rectangle on top, bottom or any side with text.
Bitmap GraphicVisiblePhoto&
Video
A graphic is usually a transparent .png file like your logo, brand, copyright symbol, etc. To import.
LinesVisiblePhoto&
Video
Can be adjusted to display in many ways.
Used by many Stock Image photo companies.
QR CodeVisiblePhoto&
Video
A kind of barcode with information like email or url in it’s coding.
MetadataInvisiblePhoto&
Video
Adding information (like your email or url) to the IPTC or XMP part of the photo file.
StegoMarkInvisiblePhoto&
Video
StegoMark is our proprietary steganographic method of embedding information like your email or url into the picture data itself.

“Bottom Line: If you are looking for a way to watermark your graphic material on the web, we recommend iWatermark+.”– Nate Adcock, iPhoneLife Magazine 1/22/15

Features

All Platforms
Native apps for iPhone/iPad, Mac, Windows and Android
8 types of watermarks
Text, graphic, QR, signature, metadata and steganographic.
Compatibility
Works with all cameras, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Smartphones, etc.
Batch
Process Single or batch watermark multiple photos simultaneously.
Metadata Watermarks
Create watermarks using metadata like author, copyright and keywords.
Steganographic Watermarks
Add our proprietary invisible StegoMark watermarks to embed info in a photo
QR Code Watermarks
Create in app QR codes with url, email or other info to use as watermarks.
Text Watermarks
Create text watermarks with different fonts, sizes, colors, angles, etc.
Graphic Watermarks
Create graphic or logo watermarks using transparent graphic files.
Watermark Manager
Keep all your watermarks in one place for you and your business
Signature Watermarks
Use your signature as a watermark just like the famous painters
Multiple Simultaneous Watermarks
Select and apply multiple different watermarks on a photo(s).
Add Metadata
Watermark using your copyright, name, url, email, etc. to photos.
Watermark Drawer
Select one or a number of watermarks from the drawer.
GPS Location Data
Maintain or remove GPS metadata for privacy
Resize Photos
In both the Mac and Win versions photos can be resized.
Fast
Uses GPU, CPU and parallel processing to speed watermarking.
Import & Export

JPEG, PNG, TIFF & RAW
Protect Photos
Utilize many different watermarking techniques to protect your photos
Warn Thieves
A Watermark reminds people that a photo is someones intellectual property
Compatible
with apps like Adobe Lightroom, Photos, Aperture and all other photo browsers
Export Watermarks
Export, backup and share your watermarks.
Special Effects
Special effects for pre and post processing of photos
Multilingual
Watermark in any language. Localized for many languages
Position
Control Absolute Position
Watermarks can be adjusted by pixels.
Position
Control Relative Position
For same position in batches of photos of different orientations and dimensions.
Share
Share via email, Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites.
Rename
Photo Batches
Set up a workflow for renaming batches of photos automatically.

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Major Features

Batch watermark entire folders of images at once.

Use many watermarks simultaneously (Pro only).Import/Export/Share watermarks you create (Pro only).

Scale all your images to be the same size.

Creates thumbnails of your watermarked images.Use text, TIFF or PNG logos for your watermarks.

Set the transparency of your watermark.

Rotate, scale, and place your watermark, anywhere on your picture.

Use special effects such as aqua, shadow and/or emboss on your watermark.

Preserve the metadata captured with the image, such as EXIF, IPTC and XMP.Input and Output your watermarked image into a variety of different image formats.

Less expensive, more efficient, faster and simpler to use then PhotoShop. iWatermark is exclusively designed for watermarking.

Create and use QR codes (like barcodes) as watermarks (Pro and iPhone/iPad only).Use built in Creative Commons watermarks (Pro only).

Set location watermark by x,y which insures your watermark appears in the same place no matter what size or resolution the images are.

Too many features to list. Download to try it out free.

Why Watermark?

  • If you share an amazing photo you’ve taken via Email, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, etc. it’s very likely to go viral then they fly off globally out of your control and without any connection to you as the creator. But digitally sign your work/photos/graphic/artwork using iWatermark with your name, email or url and your photos have a visible and legal connection to you wherever they go.
  • Build your company brand, by having your company logo on all your images.
  • Avoid the surprise of seeing your artwork elsewhere on the web or in an ad.
  • Avoid the conflicts and headaches with plagiarists who claim they didn’t know that you created it.
  • Avoid the costly litigation that can be involved after that.
  • Avoid intellectual property squabbles.

Visible vs Invisible

Some watermarks are visible and others invisible. Both serve different purposes.

A visible watermark is where you superimpose your logo or signature onto your image.

An invisible watermark is hidden throughout the picture, within the code that generates it, is a recognizable pattern that identifies it as being your artwork.

This technique is usually far more expensive and has two major drawbacks. It almost always reduces the quality of the picture, and it may encourage people to copy your work because it does not appear to be copyrighted. In both cases, a skilled graphic designer intent on using your image, can find ways to remove your watermark at a cost to the quality of the image.

We feel that when you watermark photos it serves 2 purposes.

1. It lets people know this is not just a loose photo avaiable for any use.

2. It can contain your information. Like name, email, site, whatever you want to display so people can contact you.

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Comparison

Comparison of iWatermark Pro or Mac/Win and iWatermark+ for iPhone/iPad/Android

All versions of iWatermark are written in the native language for that OS. Mac and Win have similar features since they are both desktop systems. The 2 mobile OS versions iOS and Android have similar features to each other.

iWatermark FeaturesOn iOS and AndroidOn Mac and Windows
DownloadiOS                      AndroidMac                  Windows
Maximum Number of PhotosUnlimited (based on memory)Unlimited (based on memory)
Simultaneous WatermarksUnlimitedUnlimited
Speed64 bit (Very fast)64 bit (Faster)
Parallel Processing AwareMulti-thread uses multiple CPU/GPU’sMulti-thread use multiple CPU/GPU’s<
AppleScriptable (Mac Only) –Yes, includes scripts and script menu
Shell Extension for Win Explorer –Right click to apply watermarks direct.
Color Profiles –Uses existing and selectable profiles
Output FolderUses Available Export Extensions folder output settings
Input File Types RAW, JPG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, DNG, PSD
Output File Typesjpgjpg, png, tiff, psd, bmp, jpeg 2000, clipb
Resizing Photos 6 major options
Import WatermarksOn iOS, Coming for AndroidYes, from Mac or Win version
Export WatermarksOn iOS, Coming for AndroidArchive or share to Mac or Win version
Edit WatermarksAdvanced (many more features)Advanced (many more features)
Watermark DrawerOrganize, edit, previewingOrganize, edit, lock, previewing, embed
Create Watermark DropletCreates dedicated watermarking app
Metadata (XMP, IPTC)IPTCXMP and IPTC Extended
Add/Remove MetadataIPTC/XMP/GPSIPTC/XMP/GPS
Embed Metadata in Watermark IPTC/XMP/GPSIPTC/XMP/GPS
Metadata Tags as WatermarksIPTC, Tiff, File Attributes, Exif, GPSIPTC, Tiff, File Attributes, Exif, GPS
EffectsManyMany
Watermark LocationSet by dragging and pinning.Set by dragging and pinning.
Scale WatermarkActual, horizontal and verticalActual, horizontal and vertical
Text Watermark Formattingfont, size, color, rotation, transparency, shadow, borderfont, size, color, rotation, transparency, shadow, border
Backgroundcolor, opacity, scale, border, shadow, rotationcolor, opacity, scale, border, shadow, rotation
HelpOnline, contextual and detailedOnline, contextual and detailed
QR Codes as WatermarksCreate QR codes use as watermarksCreate QR codes use as watermarks
Creative Commons WatermarksEasily adds any CC watermark
Quick Look PluginDisplays exported watermark info
Works with all Photo Browsersyesyes
iPhoto PluginWatermark direct in iPhoto
   
   
PriceFree, $1.99 and $3.99 versions iTunes/Google PlayShareware

Reviews

“iWatermark Pro is by far the most feature-packed watermarking software I reviewed, and it has a number of features that I didn’t find in any other program.” – The Best Watermarking Software 2018 – Thomas Boldt

iPhone/iPad/iOS iWatermark+

iPhone/iPad/iOS for iWatermark. More then 1500 5 star reviews on iTunes Apps store.

Mac version of iWatermark Pro

7/15/16 Review by GIGA in German

Compendium of reviews on Tumblr

“Got Photos? Put A Watermark On Each To Claim Your Copyright” – Jeffrey Mincer, Bohemian Boomer

Italian magazine SlideToMac

SMMUG Review of iWatermark Pro by L. Davenport

Very thorough review in Swedish for iWatermark Pro. Henning Wurst. Read entire article

“It is a good application for its primary purpose, merging a visual watermark into your digital images, and it accomplishes this job easily and with some great additional features to make your life easier.”
Chris Dudar, ATPM
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“If you need to add watermarks to a lot of images, iWatermark provides a big bang for your buck. It not only succeeds admirably at its core task, but it adds several other valuable timesaving features to the package.”
Jay Nelson, Macworld, 4.5 of 5 mice.
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“The beauty of iWatermark is its combination of ease of use and functionality. If you’ve ever wanted to give watermarking a try, or if you’re already doing it and you’d welcome a way to do it quickly and easily, iWatermark is an inexpensive and impressive utility. I’ve yet to see a better solution than Script Software’s $20 iWatermark.”
Dan Frakes, Macworld
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Image copyright software that protects one or a ton

“This simple-looking product sports a lot of features and supports almost every conceivable file type. A very simple, clean, drag-and-drop interface works beautifully and just requires a few preference adjustments to place your mark on your work. Additionally, the software supports Exchangeable Image File (EXIF) and International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) preservation code.

There are some other watermarking shareware items out there, but none are this comprehensive and offer support with the IPTC format.”
Daniel M. East, Mac Design Magazine, Rating:

“How can you protect your pictures? Plum Amazing has an inexpensive ($20) and simple solution: iWatermark. It’s a breeze to use. Just drag a single picture or a folder full of pictures to the IWatermark screen to tell it what images to watermark, then specify the watermark text, like “© 2004 Dave Johnson. Here’s where the program really gets good: You can specify a watermark image instead of text. That means you can put a small picture of yourself in the corner of the image if you like. Then set a watermark location–such as a corner or the center of the frame–and let it rip.”
Dave Johnson, PC World

Macsimum News review gave it a 9 out of 10 stars.

PDF of Digital Camera Magazine Article

Comparison of Visible (iWatermark) and Invisible (DigiMark) watermarking

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Users Rave

“One think I like about your product is that the placement of the watermark is based on a percent of the picture side, not a specific number of pixels. Whey is that significant? I shoot with a 24.5MP camera and several 12MP cameras. If I want my watermark close to the bottom of the picture with the other products I have to tell them how many pixels. If I work with a 24.5MP picture the number of pixels I want the picture away from the bottom is going to be different compared to a 12MP picture. You app uses % of the size. I can run you app on two very different sized pictures and the placement of the logo will always be the same. I think that is a good selling point.”
Scott Baldwin – scottbaldwinphotography.com

“As a pro surf photographer trying to break into getting my photos published, iWatermark has been the best $20 I have ever spent! Everyone wants you to email photos to them but it was so time consuming to add watermarks manually to adjust to vertical and horizontal formats. I tried using Photoshop Elements batch processing. Too complicated to do it in PS5. This program has saved me sooo much time to quickly watermark a folder of photos and send it off to various publishers.”
Diane Edmonds – YourWavePics.com

“I have spent ages trying various software to enable me to watermark my pictures, I found yours after days of trying various types but yours is with out doubt the easiest and most cost effective I have come across, thanks for an excellent product, top class”
Peter Kearns – www.pfphotography.co.uk

“I have been using iWatermark for a while now and love it. Last year I lost alot of sales, due to families downloading wallet sized pictures from my site. This year I have been using iWatermark and my sales have gone up. People don’t want to see copyright info right in the middle of the picture. It is a great product, great price and best of all EASY to use. Thanks for helping me protect my product! Peace,”
Chris, Action Digital Photography

“your program has just been an awesome help to me. I regularly put my wedding, event and portrait photography on eventpix.com. It has helped to stop unauthorized use of our work and I sure thank you for that. We were happy to pay for a great program.”
Jon Wright, J&K Creative! – http://www.artbyjon.com

“I list houses on craigslist for rent and got some of my pics hijacked BEFORE I bought iWatermark. Now the fraudsters pick another target since my web site is plastered on the pic!”
Southpaw Steve

Image Formats

Input

RAW
JPEG
TIFF
PNG
Photoshop (Requires Quicktime)
PICT (Macintosh Only)
BMP
GIF
DNG
PSD

Output

RAW
JPEG
PNG
PICT (Macintosh Only)
BMP (Windows Only)
TIFF
PSD
JPEG2000
clipboard

The History of Watermarking

Watermarking is the process of adding a digital identifier or logo to a digital image, audio file, or video file in order to establish ownership or copyright. The term “watermark” is derived from the practice of placing a distinctive mark on paper during the manufacturing process, which could only be seen when the paper was held up to the light. This visible mark served as a form of identification and protection for the paper’s producer.

The practice of watermarking has a long history, dating back to ancient civilizations. One of the earliest known examples of watermarking was used by the ancient Egyptians to protect their papyrus documents. The watermarks were created by pressing a design into the wet paper before it was completely dry, leaving a faint but distinctive mark on the finished document.

The use of watermarks in papermaking became more widespread during the Middle Ages, when paper mills began producing large quantities of paper for use in printing and bookmaking. Watermarks were used to identify the manufacturer of the paper and to deter counterfeiting. In the modern era, watermarks are still used in the production of high-quality paper for printing and other purposes.

With the rise of digital media in the 20th century, the practice of watermarking has evolved to include the embedding of digital identifiers in electronic documents and media files. Digital watermarks can be used to identify the owner of a digital image, audio file, or video file, and can also be used to track the usage of the file. Digital watermarks are often used by media companies to protect their copyrighted works from unauthorized use.

There are several different techniques for adding watermarks to digital media, including visible watermarks, which are visible to the viewer, and invisible watermarks, which are embedded in the file but not visible to the viewer. Digital watermarking technologies have become increasingly sophisticated in recent years, and are used by a variety of organizations, including media companies, government agencies, and financial institutions.

Overall, the history of watermarking reflects the longstanding human desire to protect intellectual property and establish ownership of creative works. Whether in the form of a visible mark on a piece of paper or an invisible identifier embedded in a digital file, watermarks serve as a means of identifying and protecting the rights of creators and owners.