Drop images here or click to upload
PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP — up to 10 MB each
Tips for best results
- Step 1: Click Auto-Detect Text to find and highlight watermarks
- Step 2: Zoom in (scroll wheel) and fine-tune the highlights:
- Refine Mask — removes noise/specks automatically
- Eraser — brush away unwanted red areas
- Smart Brush — touch any letter to auto-highlight it
- Step 3: Click Remove Watermarks to process
- Step 4: Preview — use Touch Up to refine any areas that need another pass
- Ctrl+Z to undo any change at any time
Brush Settings
Watermark Settings
Result
Scroll to zoom • Drag to pan
Four steps to a
clean image.
Upload
Drag and drop or click. Supports PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP. Upload multiple images for batch processing.
Mark the Watermark
Use Auto-Detect to find text, or Smart Brush to select letters by touch. Paint manually for full control.
Fine-Tune
Zoom in and refine. Use the Eraser to remove excess highlights. Enable Fine Detail for eyes and faces.
Preview & Download
Zoom into the result to inspect. Use Touch Up for another AI pass on any remaining artifacts.
Get the best results
from each tool.
Auto-Detect Text
Scans the entire image for text using AI. Highlights detected text in red. Click any detected region to deselect it if it's not a watermark. Best starting point for most images.
Smart Brush
Touch any letter and the entire connected shape auto-highlights based on color similarity. Adjust the Tolerance slider — lower for precise selection, higher to catch faded text.
Fine Detail Mode
Essential for watermarks over eyes, faces, or intricate textures. Uses a tighter mask with no expansion and gentle blending, so the AI only touches exactly what you marked.
Touch Up
After processing, if some areas look blurry or have artifacts, click Touch Up. This loads the result back into the editor so you can paint over just the imperfect spots and run another AI pass.
Common questions,
straight answers.
Is this really free?
Yes, 100% free with no hidden costs. The site is supported by ads to keep it running for everyone.
Is my data stored or shared?
No. Your images are processed in memory and immediately discarded. Nothing is stored, logged, or shared.
What image formats and sizes are supported?
PNG, JPG, JPEG, WEBP, and BMP up to 10MB each. You can upload multiple images at once for batch processing.
How does the AI removal work?
You highlight the watermark area (manually or with Auto-Detect), then our AI analyzes the surrounding pixels and intelligently reconstructs what should be underneath using advanced inpainting.
The result looks blurry or has artifacts. What can I do?
Use Touch Up for another AI pass on problem areas. For detailed areas like eyes or faces, enable Fine Detail mode and use a very small brush (size 1-5) with zoom.
What's the Smart Brush?
Smart Brush auto-selects entire letters when you touch them. It works by color similarity — when your brush touches a pixel, it flood-fills all connected pixels of the same color. Adjust the Tolerance slider to control how much it selects.
Can I add watermarks to protect my own images?
Yes! Switch to "Add Watermark" mode. Customize text, font size, opacity, color, position, and tiling. Live preview shows exactly how it'll look. Batch mode lets you watermark multiple images at once.
Is it legal to remove watermarks?
Removing watermarks from your own photos or images you have permission to edit is perfectly legal. Removing watermarks from copyrighted content you don't own may violate copyright laws like the DMCA. Always make sure you have the right to modify an image before editing it. Read our full guide on watermark removal legality.
Can I remove watermarks without Photoshop?
Yes. This tool uses AI-powered inpainting to remove watermarks directly in your browser — no Photoshop, no desktop software, no subscription needed. For most images, the results are comparable to manual Photoshop editing but take seconds instead of minutes. See our comparison of watermark removal tools.
Does this work on my phone?
Yes. Open RemoveWatermark.org in your phone's browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox). Upload your photo, use Auto-Detect to find watermarks, and process. The full tool works on mobile — no app download required.
Can I remove logos, not just text?
Yes. While Auto-Detect Text is optimized for text watermarks, you can paint over any type of watermark manually — logos, icons, shapes, or graphic overlays. Use the regular brush to highlight the logo area, then process. See our logo removal guide for tips.
What can you
remove?
Text Watermarks
The most common type. Copyright notices, photographer names, stock photo text overlays. Auto-Detect finds these instantly and the AI reconstructs what's underneath seamlessly.
Logo Watermarks
Camera app logos, editing tool branding, company marks. Paint over the logo with the brush tool and the AI fills in the background naturally. Works on transparent and opaque logos.
Date Stamps
Camera date/time stamps, lab processing marks, timestamps from old scanned photos. Usually small and in corners, making them the easiest to remove cleanly in one pass.
Tiled Watermarks
Repeated text or patterns covering the entire image. Auto-Detect scans the full image, then process all marked areas at once. Works well for stock photo previews and proof sheets.
Supported formats
and specifications.
| Format | Input | Output | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNG | Yes | Yes | Lossless quality, supports transparency |
| JPG / JPEG | Yes | Yes | Most common photo format |
| WebP | Yes | Yes | Modern web format, smaller file sizes |
| BMP | Yes | Yes | Uncompressed bitmap format |
Maximum file size: 10 MB per image · No limit on number of images in batch mode · Works on desktop and mobile browsers
How we compare to
other tools.
| Feature | RemoveWatermark.org | Photoshop | Other Free Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $22.99/month | Free (with limits) |
| AI Inpainting | Yes — LaMa model | Content-Aware Fill | Varies, often low quality |
| Auto-Detect Text | Yes — OCR-powered | No | Rarely |
| Smart Brush | Yes — flood-fill selection | Magic Wand (similar) | No |
| Fine Detail Mode | Yes — for faces and eyes | Manual control | No |
| Batch Processing | Yes — unlimited | Via scripts | Usually paid |
| Signup Required | No | Yes | Usually |
| Data Privacy | Images deleted immediately | Local processing | Often uploaded to servers |
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Add Watermark to Photo
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