Can I add a watermark to a video without installing software?

Yes. VideoComposer runs entirely in your browser — no software download or installation required. Upload your video or paste a direct URL, configure the watermark, and download the watermarked MP4 in minutes.

How do I position my watermark on the video?

Use the x and y coordinate fields to set the watermark position. Values are in pixels from the top-left corner of the video. Place it in a corner — for example, x=20, y=20 for the top-left — and adjust opacity between 0.0 (invisible) and 1.0 (fully opaque) to keep content readable.

Can I batch-add watermarks to multiple videos?

Yes. For batch watermarking, use the VideoComposer REST API. Submit one job per video with the same overlay settings and retrieve the output URLs when each job completes. This is ideal for content pipelines, branded exports, or large libraries of clips.

What watermark formats are supported?

VideoComposer supports two types of watermarks: image overlays and text overlays. For image watermarks, provide a direct URL to a PNG or JPEG file — transparent PNG logos produce the cleanest result. For text watermarks, enter your text and choose font size, position, and opacity.

Do I need to sign up to add a watermark to a video?

No signup is required for basic use. Anonymous users can add watermarks to videos subject to the daily free job limit of 5 jobs per day. Sign in for higher limits and faster processing.

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Add Watermark to Video

Free video watermark maker — add a logo or text watermark, control placement and transparency, and export instantly.

Intro

Watermarking helps protect content and reinforce branding. With VideoComposer, you can overlay a logo image or a text watermark on a video and control the placement and opacity. The output is a clean MP4 ready for distribution.

The overlay tool supports either an image or text at a time. Set x and y coordinates to position the watermark and adjust opacity to keep the content readable. This workflow is designed for fast and repeatable branding across clips.

If you need to watermark many files, the API makes it easy to automate. Submit jobs programmatically and retrieve outputs when they finish without manual uploads.

Watermarks are also useful for ownership and compliance when sharing pre-release content. A consistent logo in the corner makes it clear where the video came from without blocking the main action.

The overlay tool re-encodes the video to apply the watermark. Use a high-resolution logo and test placement on a short clip before processing a large batch.

How it works

Upload a video or paste a direct URL.
Choose an image URL or enter watermark text and set position.
Submit the job and download the watermarked MP4.

Use cases

Add a logo watermark for brand consistency.
Apply text labels for compliance or ownership.
Prepare videos for social sharing with attribution.
Protect content distributed to external partners.
Mark review drafts before public release.

Formats and limits

Inputs: MP4 and WebM in the browser tool.
Output: MP4.
Overlay supports image OR text (not both at the same time).
Opacity and position are configurable; processing time depends on duration.
Outputs are re-encoded to apply the overlay.

After processing

When your add watermark to video online free job completes, you will receive a downloadable output URL. You can save the result locally, share it with a teammate, or feed it into another tool such as the trimmer or converter. For repeatable workflows, use the API to store outputs in your own system and automate the next step.

Tips

Use semi-transparent watermarks to keep content readable.
Place watermarks in a corner to avoid blocking key UI.
Keep text short and legible at common resolutions.
Use consistent positioning across a series of videos.
Automate watermarking for batches with the API.
Test opacity and placement on a short clip before processing large files.
Choose a high-contrast logo so it stays visible on bright scenes.
Leave 5-10% padding from edges to avoid cropping.

Deep dive

Transparent PNG logos usually produce the cleanest overlays. JPEG logos can introduce boxes or backgrounds that distract from the content.

Text watermarks should be short and high-contrast. Test on a short clip to ensure readability across different video scenes.

Consider where the watermark sits across different aspect ratios. Keeping it inside safe margins helps avoid clipping on various players.

Different players can crop or letterbox video. Preview a short clip to confirm the watermark stays visible across common resolutions and aspect ratios.

If you need the watermark to appear only for part of a video, you can split the clip into segments, apply overlays to the segments that need branding, and merge the results into one file.

Workflow checklist

Use a transparent PNG logo for clean overlays.
Test placement and opacity on a short clip.
Keep watermark text short and readable.
Automate batches with the API when you have many files.
Store watermark settings so branding stays consistent.
Keep the watermark inside safe margins to avoid cropping.

FAQ

How do I add a watermark to a video online?

Upload your video or paste a direct URL, then provide a logo image URL or type your watermark text. Set the position and opacity, submit the job, and download your watermarked MP4 — no software installation needed.

Is it free to add a watermark to a video?

Yes. Adding a watermark is free for anonymous users, subject to rate limits. Sign in for higher limits and faster processing, or use the API to automate watermarking at scale.

What video formats are supported for watermarking?

The browser tool accepts MP4 and WebM inputs. The output is always MP4. If your source is in another format, convert it to MP4 or WebM first using the video converter tool.

Can I add a logo watermark?

Yes. Provide a direct URL to a PNG or JPEG image and set the x/y position and opacity. Transparent PNG logos produce the cleanest overlay without background boxes.

Can I add a text watermark?

Yes. Enter the text, choose a font size, and set the position and opacity from 0.0 to 1.0 to control transparency.

Can I automate watermarking via API?

Yes. The API supports the same overlay parameters — image URL or text, position, opacity — with asynchronous job processing and webhook notifications for completion.

Automate watermarking with the API

Use the overlay endpoint to apply logos or text programmatically. This is ideal for content pipelines, user-generated content moderation, or branded exports.

Submit jobs with image or text parameters and retrieve output URLs when processing completes.

Apply a consistent watermark across multiple videos by reusing the same overlay settings in your API requests.

POST /video/overlay with overlay_url or text
Set x, y, opacity, and font_size as needed
Track completion via /jobs/:id

View API docs Developer overview

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Add a watermark to video online free — no signup, no install

VideoComposer lets you add a watermark to video online for free without installing any software. No signup or account is required for basic use. Upload your video or paste a direct URL, choose an image logo or text watermark, set the position and opacity, and download a clean watermarked MP4 in minutes.

Free users get 5 video jobs per day. Each watermarking job supports a logo image (PNG or JPEG) or a text overlay — you control placement via x/y coordinates and opacity from 0.0 to 1.0. The output is always a clean MP4 with the watermark burned in. For batch watermarking across many files, use the VideoComposer REST API.

Key features for adding watermarks to video

No software download — runs in your browser, nothing to install.
No signup required — start watermarking instantly without an account.
Image and text watermarks — overlay a PNG/JPEG logo or custom text.
Adjustable position and opacity — place the watermark anywhere with x/y coordinates and control transparency.
5 free jobs per day — watermark, merge, trim, or convert videos at no cost.
API for batch processing — automate watermarking across large libraries using the VideoComposer API.

Frequently asked questions about adding watermarks to video

Can I add a watermark to a video without installing software?: Yes. VideoComposer runs entirely in your browser. There is no software download or installation needed. Upload your video or paste a URL, configure the watermark, and download the result in minutes.
How do I position my watermark on the video?: Set the x and y coordinate fields to position the watermark in pixels from the top-left corner of the video. For a corner placement, use x=20 and y=20 for the top-left or calculate from the bottom-right based on your video dimensions. Adjust opacity from 0.0 to 1.0 to control transparency.
Can I batch-add watermarks to multiple videos?: Yes. Use the VideoComposer REST API to submit one watermarking job per video with the same overlay settings. The API processes jobs asynchronously and returns output URLs when each job finishes — ideal for large libraries or automated content pipelines. See the API docs to get started.
What watermark formats are supported?: VideoComposer supports image watermarks (PNG or JPEG via direct URL — transparent PNG logos produce the cleanest result) and text watermarks. You can set font size, position, and opacity for text. Both types are burned directly into the output MP4.
Do I need to sign up to add a watermark to a video?: No signup is required for basic use. Anonymous users get 5 free video jobs per day. Sign in for higher limits and priority processing.