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Ultimate Watermark – Protect Images with Professional Watermarks

Ultimate Watermark – Protect Images with Professional Watermarks

Description

Ultimate Watermark is the complete WordPress image protection solution trusted by photographers, e-commerce stores, and content creators worldwide. Automatically add professional watermarks to protect your images from unauthorized use while maintaining complete control over positioning, opacity, and appearance.

🚀 Why Choose Ultimate Watermark?

Protect Your Visual Content – Whether you’re a professional photographer protecting your portfolio, an online store branding product images, or a blogger safeguarding your content, Ultimate Watermark provides enterprise-level protection with an easy-to-use interface.

Automatic & Effortless – Watermarks are applied automatically as images are uploaded to your WordPress media library. No manual work required – just upload and your images are instantly protected.

Non-Destructive with Backups – Original images are safely backed up before watermarking, allowing you to remove watermarks and restore originals anytime without quality loss.

🔗 Important Links

📺 Video Walkthrough

Watch this quick video tutorial to see Ultimate Watermark in action and learn how to protect your images in minutes:

⭐ Key Features (Free Version)

🖼️ Flexible Watermark Types
* Image Watermarks – Upload your logo, signature, or custom watermark image
* Text Watermarks – Add copyright text, website URL, or custom messages
* Unlimited Combinations – Mix and match watermark styles for different purposes
* PNG Transparency Support – Professional watermarks with transparent backgrounds

⚙️ Advanced Watermark Control
* Automatic Application – Watermarks applied instantly on image upload
* Manual Watermarking – Bulk watermark existing images in media library
* Size Control – Original size, custom dimensions (pixels), or scaled percentage (1-100%)
* Opacity Adjustment – Control transparency from 0% (invisible) to 100% (opaque)
* Quality Optimization – Set output quality (1-100%) for optimal file sizes

📍 Precise Positioning
* 9-Position Grid – Top/Middle/Bottom × Left/Center/Right alignment
* Pixel-Perfect Offsets – X and Y positioning with pixel or percentage units
* Preview System – Real-time preview before applying watermarks
* Consistent Branding – Same positioning across all watermarked images

🎯 Smart Targeting
* Image Size Selection – Watermark specific sizes (thumbnail, medium, large, full)
* Post Type Filtering – Apply watermarks only to selected post types
* Conditional Rules – Create rules for when watermarks should be applied
* Custom Image Sizes – Support for theme and plugin custom image sizes

💾 Backup & Recovery
* Automatic Backups – Original images backed up before watermarking
* Safe Removal – Restore original images by removing watermarks
* Configurable Quality – Set backup image quality to balance storage and preservation
* Bulk Operations – Remove watermarks from multiple images at once

🛡️ Image Protection
* Right-Click Disable – Prevent image downloading via right-click
* Drag & Drop Prevention – Stop users from dragging images to desktop
* User-Level Controls – Optional protection settings for logged-in users
* Multi-Layer Security – Combine watermarks with protection features

🔧 Technical Excellence
* Dual Library Support – Works with GD and ImageMagick for maximum compatibility
* WordPress 6.8 Ready – Fully tested with latest WordPress version
* PHP 8.4 Compatible – Modern PHP support with no deprecation warnings
* Metadata Preservation – Maintains EXIF and IPTC data
* Memory Optimized – Efficient processing for large image libraries
* REST API Integration – Programmatic watermarking support

🎨 Perfect For

  • Photographers – Protect portfolio images and client work
  • E-commerce Stores – Brand product images and prevent theft
  • Bloggers & Content Creators – Safeguard visual content
  • Digital Artists – Add copyright protection to artwork
  • Corporate Websites – Maintain brand consistency across images
  • Media Publishers – Protect editorial and news images
  • Online Portfolios – Showcase work while preventing unauthorized use

🚀 Quick Start Guide

  1. Install & Activate the plugin from WordPress admin
  2. Navigate to Ultimate Watermark Add New Watermark
  3. Create Watermark – Upload image or add text watermark
  4. Configure Position – Choose alignment and offset
  5. Enable Automatic – Turn on automatic watermarking
  6. Upload Images – New uploads are automatically watermarked!

💎 Pro Features – Upgrade for Advanced Capabilities

Upgrade to Ultimate Watermark Pro for powerful features:

🎯 Unlimited Watermarks
* Create unlimited watermark templates (Free: 1 watermark limit)
* Different watermarks for different purposes
* A/B test watermark effectiveness
* Seasonal and campaign-specific watermarks

📝 Dynamic Content Placeholders
* EXIF Data – Camera model, lens, ISO, aperture, shutter speed
* Date & Time – Upload date, current date, custom formats
* User Information – Author name, username, user ID
* Post Data – Post title, category, tags, custom fields
* Site Information – Site name, URL, tagline
* Custom Variables – Create your own dynamic placeholders

🛒 WooCommerce Integration
* Per-Product Watermarks – Different watermarks for different products
* Category-Based Watermarks – Auto-apply based on product category
* Bulk Operations – Watermark all product images at once
* Priority Cascade – Product Category Default watermark logic
* Variation Support – Watermark product variation images

👁️ On-the-Fly Display
* Non-Destructive – Show watermarks without modifying originals
* Role-Based Bypass – Hide watermarks for admins/logged-in users
* Performance Optimized – Cached watermark generation
* Selective Display – Choose where watermarks appear (frontend/backend)
* Dynamic Switching – Different watermarks for different contexts

🎯 Advanced Features
* Frontend Watermarking – Watermark user-uploaded images
* Conditional Logic – Complex rules for watermark application
* Batch Processing – Schedule large watermarking jobs
* API Access – Programmatic watermark control
* Custom Hooks – Extend functionality with WordPress filters/actions

🆘 Priority Support
* Fast Response Times – Get help when you need it
* Email Support – Direct access to our expert team
* Automatic Updates – Stay current with latest features
* Documentation Access – Comprehensive guides and tutorials
* 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee – Risk-free purchase

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🌐 Links & Resources

🔧 System Requirements

  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher (PHP 8.4 supported)
  • GD Library OR ImageMagick extension
  • Sufficient server memory for image processing (256MB+ recommended)
  • Write permissions for WordPress uploads directory

Screenshots

  • Dashboard Overview – Analytics and watermark usage statistics
  • Analytics – Analytics page
  • Watermark Listing – List all the watermark templates.
  • Add/Edit Watermark – Add/Edit watermark page
  • Settings – Settings page
  • Backup Management – View and restore original images
  • Media Watermark – apply watermark from media page.

Installation

Automatic Installation

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin panel
  2. Navigate to Plugins Add New
  3. Search for “Ultimate Watermark”
  4. Click “Install Now” on Ultimate Watermark
  5. Click “Activate” after installation completes
  6. Go to Ultimate Watermark in your admin menu to configure

Manual Installation

  1. Download the plugin ZIP file
  2. Log in to WordPress admin panel
  3. Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin
  4. Choose the downloaded ZIP file and click “Install Now”
  5. Click “Activate Plugin” after installation
  6. Configure settings in Ultimate Watermark menu

After Activation

  1. Navigate to Ultimate Watermark Add New Watermark
  2. Create your first watermark (image or text)
  3. Configure position, opacity, and other settings
  4. Enable Automatic Watermarking in settings
  5. Upload test images to verify watermark appears correctly
  6. Adjust settings as needed for optimal results

FAQ

How do I add a watermark to my images?

Step-by-Step:
1. Go to Ultimate Watermark Add New Watermark
2. Enter a name for your watermark
3. Choose watermark type (Image or Text)
4. For image: Upload your watermark image (PNG recommended)
5. For text: Enter your watermark text and customize font/color
6. Set position, opacity, and size
7. Enable Automatic Watermarking
8. Save your watermark

New images uploaded to WordPress will automatically be watermarked!

Can I watermark existing images in my media library?

Yes! Use the bulk watermark feature:
1. Enable Manual Watermarking in watermark settings
2. Go to Media Library
3. Switch to List View
4. Select images you want to watermark
5. Choose “Apply Watermark” from Bulk Actions dropdown
6. Click Apply

You can watermark hundreds of images at once!

How do I remove watermarks from images?

Safe Watermark Removal:
1. Ensure Backup is enabled in watermark settings (should be on by default)
2. Go to Media Library
3. Select watermarked images
4. Choose “Remove Watermark” from Bulk Actions
5. Click Apply

The plugin automatically restores original images from backup. If backups weren’t enabled, watermark removal isn’t possible without re-uploading original images.

What’s the difference between Free and Pro versions?

Free Version Includes:
* 1 watermark template
* Image and text watermarks
* Automatic and manual watermarking
* Position and opacity control
* Backup and restore
* Image protection features

Pro Version Adds:
* Unlimited watermarks (vs 1 in free)
* Dynamic content placeholders (EXIF, dates, user info)
* WooCommerce integration (per-product/category watermarks)
* On-the-fly display (non-destructive watermarking)
* Frontend watermarking
* Priority support and automatic updates

Compare Features & Pricing

Can I use different watermarks for different image types?

In the Free version, you can create 1 watermark and use conditional rules to control when it’s applied.

In Pro version, you can create unlimited watermarks and assign different watermarks to:
* Different post types
* Different product categories (WooCommerce)
* Individual products
* Frontend vs backend uploads
* Based on custom conditions

Upgrade to Pro

Does Ultimate Watermark slow down my website?

No! Ultimate Watermark is highly optimized:
* Watermarks are applied during upload (one-time process)
* No performance impact on frontend page loads
* Efficient memory usage for large images
* Background processing for bulk operations
* Cached watermark generation in Pro version

Your website speed remains unaffected.

What image formats are supported?

Supported Formats:
* Input: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP
* Watermark: PNG (recommended for transparency), JPEG
* Output: JPEG (Baseline or Progressive)
* Quality: Configurable 1-100%

PNG watermarks with transparency provide the most professional results.

Can I watermark WooCommerce product images?

Yes! WooCommerce is fully supported:

Free Version:
* Automatic watermarking of product images on upload
* Bulk watermark existing product images
* Apply to all product images at once

Pro Version Adds:
* Per-product watermark override
* Category-based watermarks
* Bulk operations for all products
* Product variation support
* Priority cascade (product category default)

Get WooCommerce Features

Is my original image quality preserved?

Yes! Ultimate Watermark maintains image quality:
* Original images are backed up before watermarking
* Configurable output quality (1-100%)
* EXIF and IPTC metadata preserved
* No unnecessary compression
* Restore originals anytime

We recommend 90-95% quality for optimal balance between file size and visual quality.

Does Ultimate Watermark work with page builders?

Yes! Ultimate Watermark works with all page builders:
* Elementor
* Beaver Builder
* Divi
* WPBakery
* Gutenberg
* And all others

Watermarks are applied at the WordPress media library level, so they work with any theme or page builder.

Can I watermark images uploaded by users?

Yes! With Ultimate Watermark Pro:
* Frontend watermarking for user uploads
* Contact form image uploads
* User profile images
* Community/membership site uploads
* Any frontend upload form

Get Frontend Watermarking

How do I get support?

Free Version Support:
* WordPress Support Forum – Community support
* Documentation – Guides and tutorials

Pro Version Support:
* Priority Email Support – Fast response times
* Direct Developer Access – Expert assistance
* Comprehensive Documentation – Detailed guides
* Video Tutorials – Step-by-step walkthroughs

Upgrade for Priority Support

Reviews

17, Avientu de 2023
Everything is simple and nothing superfluous, just performs the proper functions
3, Avientu de 2023 3 replies
I have tested all other watermark plugins. They are all the same and have a serious problem!They use WordPress image compressor to watermark the original image.In case they only need to watermark, not compress!That is when WordPress does not compress the original image!Especially the original image does not need to be compressed for watermarking.Compressing only destroys the quality and increases the size of the images! Anyway, can you give me a solution so that ultimate watermark doesn’t do any compression? And just watermark?
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Contributors & Developers

“Ultimate Watermark – Protect Images with Professional Watermarks” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Contributors

Changelog

2.0.3- 2026/02/20

  • Fixed – Duplication issue fixed
  • Fixed – GD library issue fixed
  • Fixed – Minor other issues

2.0 – 2026/02/19

Major Update – Complete Rewrite
* Added – Modern PSR-4 architecture with autoloading
* Added – Watermark limit: Free version limited to 1 watermark, Pro unlimited
* Added – Upgrade page with Pro features showcase
* Added – Text watermark support with font customization
* Added – Real-time watermark preview system
* Added – Advanced backup & restore with bulk operations
* Added – Analytics dashboard with usage tracking
* Added – REST API integration for programmatic watermarking
* Added – Migration system from v1.x to v2.x (automatic, one-time)
* Fixed – PHP 8.4 compatibility (nullable parameter deprecation warnings)
* Fixed – WordPress 6.8 full compatibility
* Fixed – Migration creating duplicate watermarks
* Enhanced – Modern admin UI with improved UX
* Enhanced – GD and ImageMagick processor improvements
* Enhanced – Media library and media edit integration
* Updated – Pro features list (removed Template Library and Batch Processing)
* Updated – All upgrade URLs to new pricing page
* Updated – Money-back guarantee to 14 days

1.1.1 – 2025/10/06

  • Fixed – Capability check issue resolved
  • Fixed – PHP deprecation warning fixed

1.1.0 – 2025/07/23

  • Fixed – WordPress 6.9 compatibility verified
  • Enhanced – Improved settings page design

1.0.11 – 2023/11/25

  • Fixed – WordPress 6.4 compatibility verified
  • Enhanced – Performance and stability improvements

1.0.10 – 2023/02/04

  • Fixed – Frontend watermark issue resolved
  • Fixed – Watermark offset Y not working
  • Added – Negative offset option for flexible positioning

1.0.9 – 2022/12/13

  • Fixed – WordPress 6.1 compatibility issues
  • Fixed – User-reported issues resolved

1.0.7 – 2022/04/07

  • Fixed – Class not found issues
  • Enhanced – Code structure improvements

1.0.5 – 2022/02/01

  • Updated – Complete code restructuring
  • Fixed – Version compatibility issues
  • Fixed – Remove watermark display issues

1.0.3 – 2020/04/04

  • Fixed – Version compatibility verified

1.0.2 – 2019/04/14

  • Fixed – Minor issues resolved

1.0.1 – 2019/02/19

  • Fixed – Sanitization issues
  • Fixed – Backup directory issues

1.0.0 – 2019/02/16

  • Initial Release – Core watermarking features