Introduction
Watermarks are visual markers applied to images to prevent unauthorized use and help promote your brand. In AutoDS, you can automatically apply watermarks to your product images during the upload process.
By the end of this article, you’ll understand what watermarks are, why they’re important, and how to enable and apply them in your AutoDS account to protect your content and maintain a consistent visual identity.
👉 Learn More: Product Images: Customize, Edit, Crop, and Manage in AutoDS
Benefits
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Protects your product images from being reused by competitors.
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Reinforces your store’s branding with a consistent visual presence.
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Applies automatically when uploading products — no manual editing needed.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1: Add a watermark to your store
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Go to your store settings by clicking the pencil icon (✎).
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Click the three dots (⋮) for the store and select Set Store Watermark.
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Click + Add watermark.
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Name your watermark and upload the file.
You can add multiple watermarks and manage them via the three-dot menu (set as default or delete).
📌 Important: The image must be exactly 250 × 250 pixels or it will not upload.
Step 2: Apply the watermark to your product images
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Go to the Drafts section.
👉 Learn More: AutoDS Drafts: complete guide to manage, edit, and import your products -
Click to edit a draft.
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Open the Images tab.
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Select the images you want to watermark.
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Click the Add Watermark icon.
The system will process and apply your default watermark to the selected images.
Step 3: Enable watermarks in Lister settings
To apply watermarks automatically during uploads:
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Go to your AutoDS account settings.
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Click the Lister Settings tab.
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Toggle on Add watermark.
Once enabled, AutoDS will automatically apply your default watermark to all images of future uploads.
👉 Learn More: AutoDS Lister Settings: save time with default upload preferences
Possible Issues & Workarounds
| Issue | Workaround |
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| Watermark not appearing on new uploads | Ensure the Add watermark toggle is enabled. Try re-uploading the item. |
| Watermark obstructs important parts of the image | Placement is automatic and cannot be adjusted. If it affects product visibility, disable the watermark for that product. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Can I customize the watermark’s appearance or position?
A: The watermark is generated and positioned by AutoDS and cannot be customized.
Q: Will all images in a product listing have the watermark?
A: Yes. The watermark is applied to all the images of each product listing.
Q: Can I add watermarks to products that were already uploaded?
A: Yes. You can apply watermarks to products listed in the Drafts/Products page.