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To create a watermark image file you need an image editing application, such as Adobe Photoshop. We recommend using a PNG file with the resolution of 800 x 600 pixels – this size will result in the least amount of distortion when a watermark is resized.
Start with an empty transparent image, and then add text, logos, or shapes. Save the file in the PNG format with alpha channel transparency.
Here is an example of a transparent watermark in either the PNG, TIFF or GIF formats.
Here is the same logo watermark saved as a non-transparent JPEG.
A small challenge is to make sure that the watermark is visible on lighter and darker images. This can be easily achieved by adding a dark drop shadow to a white watermark.
Creating a watermark that works for your images takes some experimentation. You can easily find some examples by searching for the word "watermark" on the Zenfolio search page to find some very creative uses of watermarks by other Zenfolio members.
After creating the watermark image file, you will need to create a new custom watermark in the account and then upload the image file as the graphic used in the watermark.
- In your account, go to Photos.
- Go to Watermarks under the Organizer, or from the Photos button dropdown menu
- Click New. The Select Watermark Image window will appear.
- Mark the circle for Upload new image then click Browse
Select the desired watermark image from your computer the desired watermark. - Click Save.
After creating the new watermark, you'll need to assign the watermark to your photos.
You can also choose to set it as the Default Watermark so that is is automatically added to new uploads.
Please also see this video on how to use Watermarks:
For more information on creating custom watermarks see this Zenfolio Blog post.