Ultimate Watermark stamps text or logo overlays on JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP uploads — automatically, on every size, with conditional rules. The free plugin covers automatic watermarking, right-click protection, originals backup, and one watermark template. Ultimate Watermark Pro adds dynamic placeholders, on-the-fly frontend display, WooCommerce integration, advanced rules, batch processing, and unlimited templates.
New here? Jump to Install, then read Your WordPress admin — it mirrors the Watermark sidebar one-to-one.
What you need to run Ultimate Watermark:
Free + Pro ZIP, license activation, GD vs Imagick checks, and your first watermark template.
Get started → 🧭Plain map of Dashboard, Watermarks, Add Watermark, Settings, Backups, Analytics — exactly how the menu labels them.
Match the sidebar → 🖼️Build text and image watermarks. Font, size, opacity, scaling, multi-line text, layered watermarks.
Build watermarks → 📐9-point grid, pixel and percentage offsets, auto-scale by image dimensions, image quality controls.
Position watermarks → Pro extra 🎯Apply per post type and image size in free; Pro adds file type, dimensions, file size, orientation, aspect ratio, date range, categories.
Target watermarks → ⚙️Originals backup, right-click protection, drag prevention, logged-in user behavior — every plugin-wide option.
Configure plugin → Pro extra ⚡How originals are stored, OTF cache invalidation, GD memory limits, batch processing for large libraries.
Tune performance → Pro 💎Dynamic placeholders, on-the-fly display, WooCommerce integration, advanced rules, batch — every Pro module.
Explore Pro → 📋Flat catalog. One card per Pro feature, plus the plan tier matrix for the available license tiers.
See the matrix → 🪝Actions and filters that let you extend conditions, register watermark types, modify rendering, and integrate with other plugins.
Extend Watermark → 🔌Ultimate Watermark doesn't register custom REST routes — it hooks into WP's core media REST and metadata pipeline.
Read API docs → ❓Free vs Pro, GD vs Imagick, AVIF support, originals safety, large libraries, multisite — the most-asked questions.
Find answers → 🛠️Watermark not applied, blurry result, transparent PNG issues, memory errors, OTF cache stale, license activation.
Fix issues → 💬WordPress.org forum, MantraBrain support portal, Pro priority help, and how to file a useful bug report.
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| **On-the-fly frontend display** (originals untouched, cached) | — | ✅ |
| **WooCommerce integration** (product galleries, bulk batches) | — | ✅ |
| **Advanced conditional rules** (file type, dimensions, file size, orientation, aspect ratio, date range, categories) | — | ✅ |
| **Batch processing post type + cron** | — | ✅ |
| **Display tab** (per-watermark OTF settings) | — | ✅ |
| **License manager** (EDD updater) | — | ✅ |
> Ultimate Watermark Pro is sold as a single tier — every active license unlocks every Pro feature listed above. See the [pricing page](https://mantrabrain.com/plugins/ultimate-watermark) for the latest seats and renewal terms.
## Need help fast?
- 📖 Start with [Installation](/installation) and [Quick start](/quick-start).
- 🐛 File issues on the [WordPress.org support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/ultimate-watermark/).
- 💎 Pro license holders get [priority support](https://mantrabrain.com/support/).