Overview
Watermarks add an extra layer of protection by marking your images — either visibly to deter copying, or invisibly to trace the source of leaked images. Both watermark types require the Advanced plan.
Invisible Watermark
Adds a nearly invisible text overlay to your images containing a unique session identifier. The watermark is not noticeable during normal browsing, but it’s captured in any screenshot or screen recording.
If a watermarked image appears on another site, you can trace it back to the specific visitor session that captured it. This is particularly useful for:
Identifying which visitor leaked your product images
Building evidence for copyright takedown requests
Deterring theft when visitors know watermarks are present
Visible Watermark
Overlays a customizable text watermark directly on your images. This is a visual deterrent — visitors can see the watermark and know the images are protected.
Customization Options
Option | Description |
Watermark Text | The text displayed on images (e.g., your store name or “Do Not Copy”) |
Position | Where the watermark appears: Top Left, Top Right, Center, Center Diagonal, Bottom Left, Bottom Right |
Size | Font size in pixels |
Color | Hex color code for the watermark text |
Center Diagonal places the watermark at an angle across the image, making it harder to crop out.
Enabling Watermarks
Open the Photolock app
Go to Settings > Image Protection
Scroll to the Image Shields section for Invisible Watermark
Scroll to the Visible Watermark section to enable and customize the visible watermark
Click Save