Watermarking is an important part of making a piece of art your own. Whether you\u2019re an artist, designer, or photographer, you should have a unique watermark to protect your work from being stolen.<\/p>\n
If you don\u2019t have your own watermark yet, creating one from scratch is very easy. In this short guide, we\u2019ll show you how to make a watermark in Photoshop.<\/p>\n
There are three simple ways to create a watermark. You can choose whichever method is appropriate for you. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n
Before we get to the tutorial, it\u2019s important to understand what a watermark is and what it does.<\/p>\n
A watermark is like a stamp you put on your art, designs, or photos to display that they belong to you. This also protects your work from being stolen or counterfeited.<\/p>\n
Your watermark can be your logo, a simple text, or even your signature. And you can use your watermark when sharing your designs and photos on social media. It will prevent people from re-sharing your content without credit or being used without permission.<\/p>\n
There are good watermarks then there are bad watermarks. Here are a few tips to make your watermark great.<\/p>\n
When watermarking a photo or a design, it\u2019s important to know the right size to use for the watermark.<\/p>\n
Covering your entire image with a huge watermark is a very unprofessional habit. But using a tiny watermark won\u2019t help either. Use a size that makes it harder for thieves to get rid of. But also one that doesn\u2019t take the attention away from your art.<\/p>\n
Watermarks used on art usually consist of a signature, sometimes with the date. But, when watermarking your digital designs or photography, especially for sharing on social media, you should use it as a chance to promote yourself.<\/p>\n
Many designers and photographers now include their contact information with the watermark, such as their Twitter handle, email, or phone numbers<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s not required for all types of art, adding a copyright symbol to your watermark will make sure your art is well protected. The copyright symbol solidifies your art as intellectual property and it states that the art should not be used without permission.<\/p>\n
Remember to save your watermark as a template and backed up. Make things as easier as possible to use the watermark, especially when processing multiple files.<\/p>\n
There are a few ways you can create a watermark in Photoshop. We\u2019ll start with the easiest method first.<\/p>\n
The quickest way to create a watermark is to use your existing logo. If you don\u2019t have a logo yet, you can download a pre-made logo template from a marketplace like Envato Elements<\/a>.<\/p>\n Once you have a logo template, open it in Photoshop, select the transparent logo, and copy-paste it over to your artwork. Set the opacity of the watermark layer to around 40 to make it blend with the image.<\/p>\n You can also create a watermark just from text and it\u2019s quite easy. But, instead of just adding a text layer, we\u2019ll add a bit more styling to it.<\/p>\n Start by creating a small strip-like shape using the Rectangle Tool. Slightly angle the edge of the shape to give it some style. You can do this while holding down the Control or Command key on the keyboard.<\/p>\nMethod 2: Add a Text Watermark<\/h3>\n