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How to Watermark Photos on macOS
Protect Your Photos with Star Watermark for Mac
Adding watermarks to your photos is a great way to protect your intellectual property and brand identity. With Star Watermark for Mac, you can easily add text or image watermarks to your photos, individually or in batches. This free software offers a user-friendly interface and robust features. Follow this step-by-step guide to watermark your photos on macOS!
Why Watermark Your Photos?
Watermarking helps prevent unauthorized use of your images and promotes your brand. Star Watermark for Mac provides:
Customizable text and image watermarks (size, color, position, rotation).
Batch processing to watermark multiple photos at once.
Preview options to ensure perfect results.
Free version with powerful features.
Step-by-Step Guide to Watermark Photos
Step 1: Launch Star Watermark
Download and install Star Watermark for Mac. Double-click the Star Watermark icon in the Applications folder to start the program.
Step 2: Edit Your Watermark Template
Double-click “Demo1” or “Demo2” on the left, or select “Add Template” to open the “Edit Template” dialog. Customize your watermark:
Text Watermark: Set text content, font, size, color, position, angle, and shadow.
Image Watermark: Add a logo or image, adjust position, and rotate as needed.
Step 3: Set Output Options
Click “Preferences” on the toolbar to open the control panel. In the “General” tab, configure the output directory, file suffix (e.g., “_watermarked”), and output format (e.g., JPEG, PNG).
Step 4: Add and Process Photos
Add photos in two ways:
Click “Add Files” on the toolbar to browse and select photos.
Drag and drop photos into the program interface.
Preview the watermark by clicking “Output Preview” or double-clicking a file. When ready, click “Start Processing” to apply the watermark to all selected photos.
Step 5: View Watermarked Photos
After processing, the output folder opens automatically. Check the watermarked photos, named with the suffix set in Preferences. You can also find the output folder via the “Preferences” panel.
Tips for Effective Watermarking
Balance visibility and aesthetics: Place watermarks strategically to protect images without obstructing key content.
Use batch processing: Save time by watermarking multiple photos at once.
Preview results: Always preview watermarks to ensure they look good on all images.
Backup originals: Keep unedited copies of your photos.