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How to Add a Watermark to Videos

1

Upload your video

Drag and drop a video file or click to select it. Supports MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and MKV formats.

2

Customize your watermark

Enter your watermark text, choose the font size, and select the position on the video.

3

Download the watermarked video

Click apply and download the result. The text watermark is burned into the video permanently.

Why use FyleTools to watermark videos?

100% Private

Your video never leaves your device. All watermarking happens in your browser — no server uploads.

Free & Unlimited

No registration, no file limits, no watermarks from us. Add your own watermark to as many videos as you need, completely free.

Flexible Positioning

Choose from five positions: corners or center. Customize font size to match your branding or content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is my video uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser. Your video files never leave your device.
Can I remove the watermark afterwards?
The watermark is permanently burned into the video during processing. Keep the original file if you may need to change the watermark later.
What text can I use as a watermark?
Any text, including your name, website URL, company name, copyright notice, or any other string.
What opacity is the watermark?
The watermark is applied at 70% white opacity, which is clearly visible without fully obscuring the video content beneath it.
Does this work on my phone?
Yes. The tool runs entirely in your browser on any device, including smartphones and tablets.
What formats are supported?
MP4, WebM, MOV, AVI, and MKV as input. The output is MP4.
Can I adjust the watermark color?
Currently the watermark uses white text with 70% opacity. This provides good visibility across most video content.
Does adding a watermark reduce quality?
The video is re-encoded during watermarking. High-quality H.264 encoding is used to minimize any visible quality loss.
Can I add an image watermark instead of text?
Currently the tool supports text watermarks only. For image overlays, use dedicated video editing software.
Does the watermark appear throughout the entire video?
Yes. The watermark is applied to every frame. Processing time scales with video length. For long videos, trim to the relevant section before watermarking.
Can I watermark a 4K video?
Yes. The tool processes any resolution. Processing time scales with video length and resolution.
Can I use special characters or emojis in the watermark?
Standard text characters and common symbols are supported. Emoji support depends on the font available in your browser's rendering engine.

When to Use This Tool

Add a copyright notice or brand name to promotional videos before sharing on social media — compress the video afterward to keep file size manageable.

Watermark preview versions of client videos to protect your work before final payment.

Add your website URL as a watermark to tutorial videos for brand visibility when they are shared.

Apply a date or event name watermark to event recordings for easy identification.

Supported Formats

FormatDescriptionBest For
MP4 (input/output)H.264 videoBranded videos, social media
WebM (input)VP8/VP9 web videoWeb content watermarking
MOV (input)Apple QuickTime videoiPhone recordings
AVI (input)Legacy video containerOlder video files
MKV (input)Matroska containerHigh-quality source videos

Tips & Best Practices

Place the watermark in a corner for minimal disruption — bottom-right is the most common professional position.

Use a moderate font size that is readable but does not dominate the video frame.

Keep the original unwatermarked video as a backup — the watermark cannot be removed after processing.

For maximum protection, place the watermark in the center — this makes it harder to crop out.

How It Works — 100% Private Processing

FyleTools uses FFmpeg compiled to WebAssembly to overlay text on each video frame using the drawtext filter. The text is rendered at your specified position, font size, and opacity, then the video is re-encoded as MP4. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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