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Add Watermark to Video Online Free Without Uploading

Add logo watermarks, text watermarks, or picture-in-picture overlays to your videos. No upload, no watermark on output, completely free.

Short answer: Yes—use NanoPix Overlay. Upload your video and your watermark image or video, position it on the frame, set opacity, and export. No upload to any server, completely free.

How to add a watermark in 3 steps

  1. Open Overlay and import your main video (MP4, MOV, MKV, WebM, AVI supported).
  2. Import your watermark as an overlay source—either an image (PNG with transparency works best) or a video file.
  3. Set position (x/y coordinates), scale (size relative to source), and opacity (transparency level). Click Export.

Watermark positioning guide

PositionCoordinates (relative)Best for
Top-left cornerx: 20, y: 20Less intrusive placement
Top-right cornerx: (width - watermark_w - 20), y: 20Standard logo placement
Bottom-rightx: (width - watermark_w - 20), y: (height - watermark_h - 20)TV broadcast style
Bottom-leftx: 20, y: (height - watermark_h - 20)Subtle, less common
CenterCentered x, centered yFull watermark or semi-transparent brand

Settings reference

ControlRangeEffect
Opacity0–100%Lower values = more transparent. 30–50% is typical for watermarks
Scale10–200%Percentage of original watermark size. 15–25% is typical for logos
Position X0 to max widthPixel position from left edge
Position Y0 to max heightPixel position from top edge

Overlay source types

Source typeBest forNotes
PNG image (with transparency)Logos, brand watermarksTransparent background blends seamlessly
JPEG imageWatermarks, solid logosSolid background may need opacity adjustment
Video filePicture-in-picture, second camera anglePiP videos, webcam overlays

Practical use cases

  • Brand protection — add your company logo to demo and promotional videos
  • Content ownership — copyright watermark on original content
  • Tutorial PiP — show presenter webcam over screen recording
  • Channel branding — consistent logo placement across all videos
  • Preview watermarks — semi-transparent overlay on preview versions

FAQ

Can I add a PNG logo as a watermark?

Yes. Upload your PNG file (preferably with transparency/alpha channel) and position it anywhere on the video frame. Adjust opacity for a professional, semi-transparent look.

Will the watermark be permanently embedded?

Yes. The watermark is composited into the video frames during export. It cannot be removed afterward—it becomes a permanent part of the video. This is the purpose of watermarking.

Can I add text as a watermark?

NanoPix currently supports image and video overlays. To add a text watermark, create an image containing your text (using any image editor) and import that image as the overlay source.

Does NanoPix add its own watermark?

No. NanoPix does not add any watermark to your exported video. Only the watermark you intentionally add will appear in the output.

Can I add multiple watermark layers?

NanoPix currently supports one overlay layer at a time. For multiple watermarks, combine them into a single image first, then add as one overlay.

Is it safe to add overlays online?

Yes. All processing runs locally in your browser. Your files never leave your device.