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How to Add a Text Watermark in Paint.NET: A Step-By-Step Guide

Protect your intellectual property with a watermark

By Ian Pullen Ian Pullen Writer Ian Pullen is a former Lifewire writer and an experienced graphic designer and web developer with a strong interest in free and open-source graphics software. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 5, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Design Graphic Design Photoshop Animation & Video 3D Design

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Open an image in Paint.NET. Select Layers > Add New Layer to add a new layer for the watermark.Select the Text tool. Click the image and type the watermark text. Adjust the size, style, font, and color.Position the text box. Double-click the text layer in the Layers palette. Move the Opacity slider to make the text semitransparent. This article explains how to add a text watermark to an image in version 4.2.1 of the Paint.NET image editing software for Windows, not to be confused with the website of the same name.

How to Add a Text Watermark to Images in Paint NET

Adding a watermark to your images with Paint.NET can help protect your copyright. Watermarks aren't a foolproof way to protect your images from misuse, but they make it harder for casual users to infringe your intellectual property. Watermarks don't have to be big fancy logos; you can create an effective watermark using text: Select File > Open to open your photo in Paint.NET. Select Layers > Add New Layer to create a new layer for your watermark. Select the Text tool, then click on the image and type your copyright text. You can adjust the size, font, and style in the top tool bar, and you can change the color using the Colors palette. When you select a different tool, the text will no longer be editable. However, there is an editable text extension for Paint.NET that lets you go back and make changes. Click the corner of the text box and drag it to where you want it to go. You can reposition the text later using the Move Selected Pixels tool. Double-click the layer that the text is on in the Layers palette to open the Layer Properties dialog. If the Layers palette isn't visible, select the layers icon in the top-right corner (between the clock icon and the color palette icon). Move the Opacity slider to the left to make the text semi-transparent and then select OK. Select Adjustments > Hue/Saturation to open the Hue/Saturation dialog. Drag the Lightness slider left to darken the text or slide it to the right to lighten it. Select OK when you are satisfied. If your text is a color other than black or white, you can also adjust the Hue slider to alter its appearance. Save your image as a JPEG or PNG to share it on the web. After you save your image in a different format, the watermark will no longer be editable in Paint.NET, which means that no one can easily erase the watermark from the image. Lifewire Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Apply Rubber Stamp Effects in Photoshop Elements 8 Using the Magic Wand Tool in Paint.NET Straighten a Crooked Photo With Paint.Net Tutorial to Add Fake Rain to a Photo in GIMP How to Make Rubber Stamp Effects in Paint.NET The 9 Best Free PDF Editors (October 2022) How to Change Background Color in Photoshop How to Create Editable Text in Paint.NET How to Make a Torn Paper Edge in GIMP How to Add Watermarks to Google Docs How to Change a Google Docs Background to a Picture How to Watermark Your Photos How to Make a PowerPoint Presentation How to Use Canva Greeting Card Template and Instructions for Adobe Photoshop 10 Best Free Photo Editing Programs Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies