I already wrote a blog post about how to watermark images using the wonderful free software called “darktable.” However, there is an even easier and quicker way now to watermark images — use the Chrome extension called Awesome Screenshot and Screen Recorder.
Prerequisite
Before watermarking your images, please have the below ready:
Features – what you can do
The features of Awesome Screenshot watermark include the following:
- Watermark one image at a time (no multiple images at once)
- Change the size of the watermark
- Adjust the opacity of the watermark
- Change the position of the watermark (You cannot freely move and adjust the position)
How to watermark images
Once you have everything ready, let’s begin applying a watermark to your images.
- Step 1Launce Awesome Screenshot browser extension on Chrome
Click the icon to start the Awesome Screenshot as seen below.
Note1: You must click this icon and pin the extension if you don’t see the installed Awesome Screenshot in your toolbar.
Launch Chrome & Awesome Screenshot – [Click to View] - Step 2Click “Annotate Local & Clipboard Image”
Click the “Capture” tab and select “Annotate Local & Clipboard Image”.
Annotate Local & Clipboard Image – [Click to View] - Step3Open an image
Next, you’ll be asked to open an image. Choose one of the available options and open your image:
- Drag and drop
- From local disk
- Paste from the clipboard
Open an image – [Click to View] - Step4Adjust the size of your image
You might need to adjust the display size depending on the size of your image. To increase or reduce the image size, press + or –.
Adjust display size – [Click to View] - Step5Watermark your image
The watermark icon (BETA) can be found at the top of your screen.
Click on it to begin. You can choose your logo by clicking “Upload Image”
Watermark option – [Click to View] - Step6Adjust properties and position
Your logo will be applied as a watermark to your image as you upload it. The watermark can be modified to suit your needs. All of the following are customizable with some limitations:
- Position (It cannot be moved freely but can be applied to the top left or right, center, or bottom left or right)
- Size
- Opacity
Position and properties – [Click to View] - Step7Save your image
Once you watermarked your image, click “Done” and download to save to your local disk.
Below is an example of a watermarked image. The watermark is positioned in the middle.
A sample photo with watermark – [Click to View]
Final thought
Amazingly, the Awesome Screenshot extension’s watermark feature enables users to instantly add a watermark to their images. The feature has some restrictions, such as the positioning of a watermark, but if you require a simple tool for watermarking images, this may be the answer.
Do you require more precise adjustment, or should you watermark into several images at once? Please visit my other article below to learn more about the free software – darktable.
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