watermark

Aperture How-To: Add a watermark to your photographs

Quickly and easily create a watermark to add to your photographs using Aperture, Photoshop, and these simple steps. Watermarks can help to protect your images from being used after they are posted online. They can also serve to advertise your company, website, or other information.… Read more

Simple watermark maker

PhotoX provides a quick and easy way to make watermarks. With simple controls and professional results, this program offers a great variety in a simple package.

The program's interface lays all the tools out and even walked us through the steps with a helpful tutorial that explains the entire process in a few minutes, thus making the itemized Help file unnecessary. The program was simple, prompting us with a word-processing tool to create a message we wanted splashed across the image of our choice. We were given complete control over the size and font, as well as its position … Read more

Watermark creator

WinWatermark offers a simple method for creating a watermark from scratch. This program will appeal to anyone looking to keep images from being illegally used.

The program's interface is broken down into a few command buttons, which makes it simple for users to navigate. Making things even simpler is the step-by-step process of creating a watermark written on the screen. A Help file is also available for more in-depth questions. Designing a watermark was simple. Users first choose a photo from a file tree in one tab and then tab over to create a watermark. The tool to create … Read more

No shrinking violet

PicShrink is a handy little image compression utility that does more than just resize digital pictures. It also has basic image-editing features, such as cropping, borders, and the ability to adjust contrast, brightness, and intensity. You can resample images and convert file formats, too. It even makes it easy to add digital watermarks to protect your images from unauthorized use.

Opening the fully functional trial version is a little balky because it cleverly appears as if your only options are to order or register the full version, but clicking anywhere on the startup screen opens the interface. The interface itself … Read more

Speedy watermark creator

Aoao Watermark provides users with a fast, efficient way to stamp a photo with their personal message. Thanks to its inventive options and simple navigation, even the most novice user can create a watermark.

The program's interface smartly divides its chores into various tabs, so as not to overwhelm users. Each tab shows your work well and is easy to operate, though a Help file is available to anyone who runs into a snag. To create a watermark users first choose a picture or an entire folder from a file tree. This image or a sample image from the … Read more

Watermark creator

Arclab Watermark Studio provides users with a quick way to apply watermarks to their images. While the program succeeds in its simplicity, it falls short with its customization.

The program's interface is a joy to work with. Featuring a small collection of command icons and a three-step process to create a watermark, users will be putting their stamp on photos quickly. In addition, there is a Help file for anyone having difficulty with the program. Applying a watermark is a simple matter of selecting a photo from a file tree to begin with. Next, users select one of the … Read more

Cluttered image personalizer

WaterMark Master lets users put their stamp on photos and videos by placing a watermark across the image. This program can be a help for users aiming to keep others from borrowing their work, but it takes some effort to get there.

We were initially very excited that this program offered a start-up wizard because the main screen was overwhelming with options, icons, and boxes offering to do all sorts of tasks. While the wizard helped us get on our feet, we quickly grew annoyed as it gave mostly advanced customization options that would only appeal to experienced users. However, … Read more

Photo organizer

Arclab Thumb Studio provides users with an advanced program for sorting, resizing, and viewing their computer's digital photo collection. With smooth direction and well-planned design this will help a lot of people get organized.

This program's professional interface was a big plus for us. Users are shown a wizard-like tool featuring screens containing various project options, all in a smooth, easy-to-use flow. The screens are so simple to navigate that most users will not need to look at the User's Manual PDF that comes with the program. Actually designing a photo album, slideshow, or batch processing job … Read more

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