

Inactive by default, it is activated as soon as you click on one of the modes (Image or Text) the tools displayed depend on your choice. The Watermark palette is located at the very bottom of the right pane of the Customize tab (DxO Advanced workspace) or as a sub-palette at the bottom of the Basic Tools palette. DxO PhotoLab does not let you create logos and other graphic elements.Ī watermark is not a substitute for the author and copyright information in the image metadata we encourage you to continue to fill in these fields, particularly the Metadata palette.

If you choose an Image watermark, you will need to create it first in an image editing or graphic design program. On the other hand, an overly conspicuous watermark can also alter and even discourage others from viewing your images. The text or image, if embedded judiciously (avoiding placement too close to the edges), will discourage theft, reuse, or unauthorized republication of your images. Sign your images - for example, for an exhibition or publication in a web gallery.Mark your images as belonging to you, as an author, a company, or more generally as the owner of the work.Then it is up to you to decide whether or not to add the watermark to your exported images. The DxO Instant Watermarking tool offers the advantage of a live preview of the watermark in the image, during creation and alteration. Light | Dark Adding watermarks Purpose and usefulness of watermarksĭxO PhotoLab lets you add a watermark to your images in the form of text, graphics, or both.
