Add a watermark to an ID card or passport copy

Choose one JPG, PNG, or WebP image. Enter a recipient and a purpose, such as an organization name and the transaction for which the copy is being supplied. The editor combines those fields with the current date in a repeated text pattern. Adjust the font, size, color, opacity, angle, spacing, and staggered layout while checking that required document details remain legible.

Read the complete text in the preview, not just the first repeated line. Correct names and dates before generating the file, then download the watermarked copy and send only that copy through the channel you intended. For a general draft or non-document image without recipient fields, use the standard text watermark editor.

Useful wording is narrow and factual: name who may receive the copy, state why they need it, and include the date on which you prepared it. For example, “For Example Rentals — application review only — 2026-07-14” is more informative than “For use only.” Avoid adding sensitive information that the recipient did not request, and do not treat the example as legal advice.

The date token is the current UTC date when the watermark text is generated, formatted as YYYY-MM-DD. It is not the document issue date, expiration date, photo capture date, or an EXIF value. If your broader task is to label ordinary images with dates, filenames, and sequence numbers, use the date and filename watermark tool.

A corner label can sometimes be cropped away without touching the document itself. Repeated text runs across more of the image, keeping the recipient and purpose visible in several areas. The goal is to make the intended use clear and make an untouched copy less convenient to repurpose, while preserving enough contrast to inspect the document.

Tiling is not encryption and the output is still an ordinary image. A person with editing tools may remove, cover, or reconstruct parts of the watermark. The tool does not verify identity, redact fields, lock the file, monitor later use, or prove who received it. Keep your expectations limited to a visible purpose notice.

Confirm that the organization actually needs a copy and ask which fields must remain visible. Where appropriate and accepted, cover information that is not required before adding the watermark. Check whether the recipient has specific image, legibility, or document rules; some organizations may reject altered copies even when the watermark is sensible.

Use a trusted delivery method and confirm the recipient address or portal. A watermark does not replace secure transmission, limited retention, access controls, or a request to delete the copy when it is no longer needed. Review the site’s Privacy Policy for information about website data, while remembering that the selected ID image itself is processed locally for this tool.

This editor accepts one JPG, PNG, or WebP image up to 25 MB. It does not scan paper documents, open PDF files, recognize document fields, or validate authenticity. The generated image keeps the source pixel dimensions but is encoded again, which can affect compression and normally removes EXIF or other embedded metadata.

The selected image, entered recipient and purpose, preview, and generated file remain in the browser during watermarking and are not uploaded to our servers. Download the finished copy before leaving the page.