- Why should I watermark my Etsy or Shopify product photos?
- Product photo theft is widespread on marketplaces. Sellers routinely scrape competitor images and re-list them without permission, sometimes on competing storefronts or counterfeit shops. A visible watermark with your shop name deters casual theft, acts as passive branding when buyers save screenshots, and lets customers trace images back to your authentic listing even if they appear on social media or Pinterest.
- Where should I place the watermark — corner or center?
- It depends on your goal. A corner watermark (bottom-right or top-right) is subtle and less distracting for buyers — good for established shops that just want branding. A center watermark with higher opacity is harder to crop out and deters image theft more effectively, but can reduce listing appeal. Most experienced Etsy sellers use a small bottom-right logo at 50–70% opacity as a balanced default. Use the "Shopify center protect" preset if you've seen your images reused without permission.
- Does Etsy or Shopify allow watermarked photos?
- Yes — both platforms permit watermarked product images. Etsy's listing guidelines do not prohibit watermarks. Shopify imposes no restrictions on image content. The only caution is that Etsy's algorithm may favor images where the product is clearly visible, so avoid covering the product itself with an opaque mark. The "Etsy corner logo" and "Etsy © text" presets are tuned to be minimal and buyer-friendly while still protecting your IP.
- Are my photos uploaded to a server?
- No. This tool runs entirely in your web browser using the Canvas API and JSZip library. Your image files are read locally from your computer and are never transmitted over the internet. Processing happens entirely on your device, so there is no file size limit, no sign-up required, and your product photos remain completely private.
- What logo format works best?
- A PNG with a transparent background gives the cleanest result — only your logo shape appears on the product photo. JPEG logos work but will include a white or colored background rectangle. SVG logos are supported via the browser's built-in renderer. Avoid using a dark logo on dark product photos: instead, add a white stroke (available in the text shadow options) or use a light-colored logo variant.
- Can I process photos of different sizes in one batch?
- Yes. Each image is processed individually on its own canvas at full resolution. The watermark position, size, and margin are calculated as percentages of each image's dimensions, so the watermark scales correctly whether the input is a 500 px thumbnail or a 4000 px full-resolution product shot. Output images retain their original resolution.