Watermarking

Watermarks protect your work while still showcasing it to clients. creavio lets you apply customizable watermarks to proofing galleries without altering your original files.

Setting Up Your Watermark

Go to Collections > Settings > Watermark
Choose your watermark type:

Logo watermark — upload a transparent PNG of your logo
Text watermark — enter your business name or copyright text

Customizing Appearance

After uploading or entering your watermark, adjust these settings:

Position — center, corner, or tiled across the image
Size — percentage of the image width (15-40% recommended)
Opacity — how transparent the watermark appears (30-50% is typical)
Color — white, black, or custom (for text watermarks)
Rotation — angle the watermark diagonally for harder removal

Applying Watermarks to Collections

Watermarks are applied per-collection. When creating or editing a collection:

Go to Settings > Display
Toggle Enable Watermark
Select your saved watermark preset
Preview on a sample image before publishing

Watermarks are applied dynamically when clients view images — your original uploaded files remain untouched.

When to Use Watermarks

Proofing galleries — protect images before the client has paid for finals
Portfolio previews — share work on social media with subtle branding
Blog posts — discourage unauthorized use of session previews

When to Skip Watermarks

Paid delivery collections — clients who've paid should receive clean images
Print-ready galleries — watermarks interfere with print sales

A well-designed watermark protects your work without ruining the viewing experience. Keep it subtle enough to not distract but visible enough to deter theft.