Watermark in Lightroom 5

TerryL · 04-24-2019, 09:00 AM

Hello folks,
I'm trying to learn how to add a watermark to my images. I go into watermarks, add my name and date, and hit save. Nothing shows up on my image. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much.

stevebrot · 04-24-2019, 09:04 AM

Are you remembering to apply it on export?

Steve

TerryL · 04-24-2019, 10:08 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Are you remembering to apply it on export?

Steve

Ok Steve, I'll try that. Thank you.

---------- Post added 04-24-19 at 11:01 AM ----------

Originally posted by stevebrot

Are you remembering to apply it on export?

Steve

Boy, this is getting frustrating. I think I'll try again, tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

TerryL · 04-24-2019, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Are you remembering to apply it on export?

Steve

Hello Steve,
I found an excellent You Tube Tutorial on exactly how to do it. I'll watch that until I get it figured out. Thank you.

**Bruce Clark** · 04-24-2019, 05:26 PM

As far as I know watermarking is available only in the export dialog. You will only see the watermark in the exported image and not in the original in the library. I believe it is limited to a text message. If there is a facility to add a graphic element, I have not found it.

You can add text in colour with variable transparencv to bottom left, bottom right or bottom centre of the image.

To use more elaborate watermarks. I suggest a layer based application such as photoshop or others similar.

TonyW · 04-25-2019, 03:57 AM

In LR you can add a watermark either text or graphic and position where you require (some limits!)

Click Watermark in the Export dialogue and either select a watermark preset or Edit to create a new or alter existing. Your current image should be displayed in a dialogue box along with the options to change move text and graphics

You can also view the effect in a larger version in the Print Module which will also allow you to add and position your Identity Plate. You can also output the watermarked and ID plate image as a JPEG, albeit without the full control over sizing that Export allows

TerryL · 04-25-2019, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by TonyW

In LR you can add a watermark either text or graphic and position where you require (some limits!)

Click Watermark in the Export dialogue and either select a watermark preset or Edit to create a new or alter existing. Your current image should be displayed in a dialogue box along with the options to change move text and graphics

You can also view the effect in a larger version in the Print Module which will also allow you to add and position your Identity Plate. You can also output the watermarked and ID plate image as a JPEG, albeit without the full control over sizing that Export allows

Thank you, Bruce.

---------- Post added 04-25-19 at 10:35 AM ----------

Originally posted by TonyW

In LR you can add a watermark either text or graphic and position where you require (some limits!)

Click Watermark in the Export dialogue and either select a watermark preset or Edit to create a new or alter existing. Your current image should be displayed in a dialogue box along with the options to change move text and graphics

You can also view the effect in a larger version in the Print Module which will also allow you to add and position your Identity Plate. You can also output the watermarked and ID plate image as a JPEG, albeit without the full control over sizing that Export allows

Thats very helpful, Tony. Thank you

beholder3 · 04-25-2019, 11:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Bruce Clark

I believe it is limited to a text message. If there is a facility to add a graphic element, I have not found it.

It is there. You can use any PNG file with transparency as a watermark overlay on export.

**Bruce Clark** · 04-25-2019, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by beholder3

It is there. You can use any PNG file with transparency as a watermark overlay on export.

Thanks. I learn something every day.

04-24-2019, 09:00 AM	#1
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850	Watermark in Lightroom 5 Hello folks, I'm trying to learn how to add a watermark to my images. I go into watermarks, add my name and date, and hit save. Nothing shows up on my image. What am I doing wrong? Thank you very much.

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04-24-2019, 09:04 AM	#2
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Are you remembering to apply it on export? Steve

04-24-2019, 10:08 AM	#3
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Are you remembering to apply it on export? Steve Ok Steve, I'll try that. Thank you. ---------- Post added 04-24-19 at 11:01 AM ---------- Originally posted by stevebrot Are you remembering to apply it on export? Steve Boy, this is getting frustrating. I think I'll try again, tomorrow. Thanks for your help.

04-24-2019, 01:38 PM	#4
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot Are you remembering to apply it on export? Steve Hello Steve, I found an excellent You Tube Tutorial on exactly how to do it. I'll watch that until I get it figured out. Thank you.

04-24-2019, 05:26 PM	#5
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	As far as I know watermarking is available only in the export dialog. You will only see the watermark in the exported image and not in the original in the library. I believe it is limited to a text message. If there is a facility to add a graphic element, I have not found it. You can add text in colour with variable transparencv to bottom left, bottom right or bottom centre of the image. To use more elaborate watermarks. I suggest a layer based application such as photoshop or others similar.

04-25-2019, 03:57 AM	#6
TonyW Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 706	In LR you can add a watermark either text or graphic and position where you require (some limits!) Click Watermark in the Export dialogue and either select a watermark preset or Edit to create a new or alter existing. Your current image should be displayed in a dialogue box along with the options to change move text and graphics You can also view the effect in a larger version in the Print Module which will also allow you to add and position your Identity Plate. You can also output the watermarked and ID plate image as a JPEG, albeit without the full control over sizing that Export allows

04-25-2019, 10:33 AM	#7
TerryL Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Virginia, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 850 Original Poster	Originally posted by TonyW In LR you can add a watermark either text or graphic and position where you require (some limits!) Click Watermark in the Export dialogue and either select a watermark preset or Edit to create a new or alter existing. Your current image should be displayed in a dialogue box along with the options to change move text and graphics You can also view the effect in a larger version in the Print Module which will also allow you to add and position your Identity Plate. You can also output the watermarked and ID plate image as a JPEG, albeit without the full control over sizing that Export allows Thank you, Bruce. ---------- Post added 04-25-19 at 10:35 AM ---------- Originally posted by TonyW In LR you can add a watermark either text or graphic and position where you require (some limits!) Click Watermark in the Export dialogue and either select a watermark preset or Edit to create a new or alter existing. Your current image should be displayed in a dialogue box along with the options to change move text and graphics You can also view the effect in a larger version in the Print Module which will also allow you to add and position your Identity Plate. You can also output the watermarked and ID plate image as a JPEG, albeit without the full control over sizing that Export allows Thats very helpful, Tony. Thank you

04-25-2019, 11:20 AM - 1 Like	#8
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Originally posted by Bruce Clark I believe it is limited to a text message. If there is a facility to add a graphic element, I have not found it. It is there. You can use any PNG file with transparency as a watermark overlay on export.

04-25-2019, 04:18 PM	#9
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Originally posted by beholder3 It is there. You can use any PNG file with transparency as a watermark overlay on export. Thanks. I learn something every day.