Claiming Ownership
In the digital world, content is easily copied. If you send a draft design or a screenplay to a client, what stops them from sharing it without credit? A watermark acts as a stamp of ownership.
Types of Watermarks
1. Text Watermarks
Simple, effective, and communicative. Common examples include:
- DRAFT: Tells the reader this is not the final version, preventing confusion.
- CONFIDENTIAL: Legally signals that the document is not for public distribution.
- DO NOT COPY: A diverse instruction to printers and employees.
2. Image Watermarks
Subtle use of your company logo in the corner or faded in the background reinforces brand identity. It ensures that even if a single page is printed and separated from the rest, your brand is still attached to the work.
Best Practices
Don't make your watermark so dark that it makes the text unreadable. Use our transparency slider to fade it out (usually 20-30% opacity is the sweet spot). It should be visible enough to protect, but subtle enough not to distract.