Add Watermark to IMAGE in C# .NET
Add text or image watermark to IMAGE files within C#, ASP.NET, VB.NET, .NET Core, Xamarin and Mono based applications. Use advance watermark management & manipulation features to add various watermark types to PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio diagrams, Email attachments, animates GIFs, multi-page TIFF and raster image formats without using any other watermark tool or software. Choose to add watermark to whole IMAGE document, specific pages or a particular section on the pages, as you require. Images in documents can also be protected with watermarks.
DownloadAdd Image Watermark to IMAGE in .NET
Conholdate.Total for .NET makes it easy for .NET developers to add image watermark to IMAGE files by following a few easy steps.
- Instantiate Watermarker with input IMAGE document
- Use watermark image path as constructor parameter of ImageWatermark class
- Set the watermark size and alignment
- Add watermark to the watermarker and create output document
Download .NET Watermark API
The below code example requires GroupDocs.Watermark namespace to insert image watermark to IMAGE and other supported document formats on all popular operating systems such as Windows, Linux or macOS while using Windows Azure, Mono and Xamarin platforms.
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Add Text Watermark to IMAGE in .NET
The below code example demonstrates how to add text watermark to a IMAGE file using a few lines of C# code. It will insert watermark to all the pages of the supported document formats.
- Instantiate Watermarker with input IMAGE document
- Initialize the Font to be used for watermark
- Create the TextWatermark object
- Set watermark properties (alignment, color etc)
- Add watermark to the watermarker and generate output document
Watermark Photos and Documents
The .NET Watermark library is an all-in-one watermarks management solution to insert different types of customized watermarks to photos, images and confidential documents. Set watermark to all attachments in a PDF, email or an Excel file. Programmatically protect text watermark in documents using unreadable characters.
The supported watermark types include XObject, Artifact, Annotation, Shape, text and image.
What is IMAGE file format?
An image file format serves as a standardized method for storing digital images. The most prevalent type of image file is the raster image file, which consists of pixels arranged in a particular format and saved as a single file. However, there are also other widely used image file formats, including vector images, photographic images, and 3D images. Each image file format is specifically designed to store images in a particular manner, optimized for various purposes such as printing or viewing on computer monitors.
One of the most commonly utilized image file formats is JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group). JPEG files are widely employed for compressing and storing photographic images, making them suitable for online sharing, websites, and digital photography. They strike a balance between image quality and file size, ensuring efficient storage and transmission.
Another popular image file format is GIF (Graphics Interchange Format). GIF files support both still and animated images, making them ideal for simple animations, logos, and graphics. They use a lossless compression technique, which preserves image quality but may result in larger file sizes compared to other formats.
TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is a versatile image file format commonly used in professional settings. It supports high-quality images with lossless compression, making it suitable for tasks like printing, publishing, and graphic design. TIFF files preserve all image data, providing flexibility for editing and preserving image fidelity.
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a widely adopted image file format known for its lossless compression and support for transparent backgrounds. PNG files are often used for web graphics, logos, and images requiring high-quality with a smaller file size.
Understanding the various image file formats allows users to choose the most appropriate format for their specific needs, ensuring optimal image quality, file size, and compatibility. Whether it’s sharing photographs, creating animations, or producing high-quality prints, selecting the right image file format is crucial for achieving the desired results.
LearnPopular Document Watermark Options with .NET
(Portable Document Format)
(Word Processing Files)
(Spreadsheet Files)
(Digital Image Files)
(Email Files)
(Visio Diagram Files)
(Microsoft Word Binary Format)
(Office 2007+ Word Document)
(Microsoft Word 2007 Marco File)
(Microsoft Word Template Files)
(Microsoft Word 2007+ Template File)
(Microsoft Word Template File )
(Rich Text Format)
(Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (Legacy))
(Macro-enabled Spreadsheet)
(Open XML Workbook)
(Excel 97 - 2003 Template)
(Excel Macro-Enabled Template)
(Excel Template)
(Microsoft PowerPoint 97-2003)
(Open XML presentation Format)
(Macro-enabled Presentation File)
(PowerPoint Slide Show)
(PowerPoint Slide Show)
(Macro-enabled Slide Show)
(Microsoft PowerPoint Template Files)
(Microsoft PowerPoint Template Presentation)
(Microsoft PowerPoint Template File)
(E-Mail Message)
(Apple Mail Message)
(Outlook File Template)
(Outlook Message Item File)
(OpenDocument Text File Format)
(Bitmap Image File)
(Graphical Interchange Format)
(Joint Photographic Expert Group Image)
(Joint Photographic Expert Group Image)
(JPEG 2000 Core Image)
(Portable Network Graphic)
(Tagged Image File Format)
(Raster Web Image Format)
(Visio Drawing File)
(Vector Design eXchange)
(Visio Macro-Enabled Drawing)
(Visio Drawing)
(Visio Stencil File)
(Visio SmartShape Master)
(Visio Stencil File)
(VST Audio Plugin)
(Visio Macro-Enabled Drawing Template)
(Visio Drawing Template)
(Visio Stencil XML File)
(Anim8or 3D Model)
(Outlook Offline Data File)
(Icon File)
(Scalar Vector Graphics)
(Compressed Scalable Vector Graphics)
(Photoshop Large Document Format)
(LaTeX Source Document)
(Truevision Graphics Adapter)
(XML Paper Specifications)
(OpenDocument Standard Format)
(OpenDocument Standard Format)
(OpenDocument Presentation Format)
(Text Document)
(Markdown Language)
(Photoshop Document)
(Comma Seperated Values)
(Data Interchange Format)
(Device Independent Bitmap)
(Web Files)
(Hypertext Markup Language File)
(MHTML Web Archive)
(DICOM Image)
(Windows Compressed Enhanced Metafile)
(Printer Command Language Document)
(Windows Metafile)
(Open eBook File)
