How Do I Add a Watermark?

# How Do I Add a Watermark?

A watermark protects your video from unauthorized use and builds brand recognition with every view. Envizion AI lets you add image-based or text-based watermarks that persist across your entire video or appear only during specific segments.

Adding an Image Watermark

1. Prepare your logo — Use a PNG with a transparent background for best results. A size of 200-400px wide works well.

2. Open the overlay panel — Click the Overlays button in the toolbar or press O.

3. Select "Image Overlay" and upload your logo.

4. Position it — Drag the watermark to a corner. Bottom-right is the most common placement, but top-left works for news-style branding.

5. Set opacity — Lower the opacity to 30-50% so the watermark is visible but does not distract from the content.

6. Extend duration — Drag the overlay to span the entire timeline so the watermark appears throughout.

7. Lock the layer — Right-click and select Lock to prevent accidental moves during editing.

Adding a Text Watermark

If you do not have a logo, use a text overlay instead. Choose from 63 text overlay styles, set your brand name, reduce opacity, and position it in a corner. Text watermarks are especially useful for draft reviews.

Watermark Best Practices

• Consistency — Place the watermark in the same spot across all your videos for brand recognition.
• Size — Keep it small enough to be unobtrusive but large enough to be legible if someone screenshots your content.
• Contrast — A white logo works on dark footage; add a subtle drop shadow for visibility on bright scenes.
• Legal note — Watermarks are a deterrent, not a guarantee against theft. Combine them with content ID and platform copyright tools.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I add a watermark to existing videos without re-editing?

Yes. Import your finished video, add the watermark overlay on top, and re-export. The original content remains untouched underneath.

Does the watermark appear on exported videos?

Yes. The watermark is burned into the exported file. If you want a clean version without the watermark, export once with and once without.

Can I animate the watermark?

Yes. Apply a subtle fade-in at the start or a gentle position drift. Envizion AI supports keyframe animation on any overlay, including watermarks.

Brand every video you publish with Envizion AI — upload once and apply across projects with saved overlay presets.