Press Control-T and make the layer 5% smaller in both dimensions.
To do this, open the Actions panel and Create a New Action. This first method is good and precise, but what if you have a lot of images to watermark? Then it's better to use a Photoshop action.
How to Make a Watermark in Photoshop With an Action Step 1 You just need to choose the spot and click to place the watermark there! But, of course, nothing's stopping you from readjusting the options if the image seems to require it. Your main watermark brush is ready to use-because all the settings have been saved, you won't have to adjust them every time you want to add a watermark. You can remove the Watermark Temp brush now. Select all the options to save the settings you've just adjusted, and name it " Watermark". Now, go to the Brush Settings (F5) and click Create New Brush. Once you find the perfect Opacity, copy its value, take the Brush Tool (B) again, and paste it into the upper bar. If you want to make your watermark semi-transparent, first take the Move Tool (V) and experiment with pressing the numbers on your keyboard-this will change the Opacity of the layer, so you'll be able to quickly test various options. Create a New Layer and test your brush-see what size and color work best for your watermark. Open a photo in a resolution that you work with most of the time. The letters or symbols should be in greyscale-the brighter they are, the more transparent they will be in the end, so black and dark greys are the best choice. Make sure it has a high resolution, so that it will look good on images of all sizes. How to Make a Watermark in Photoshop Manually Step 1įirst, open the logo that you want to use as a watermark.