Add watermarks to videos for fast and easy branding

You just created a video with the potential to reach a lot of people. As you’re about to upload it, you wonder—what if no one realizes your brand produced it? That’s exactly why you should add watermarks to videos. Thankfully, watermarking videos in bulk with logos, icons, text, and other visual markers is no sweat with Descript.

Add logos and images to videos

Descript features an all-in-one watermark video editor, giving you complete control over watermark position and opacity. Upload your brand in most file formats or create your logo with custom fonts and shapes.

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How to add logos or watermarks to videos in seconds

Step 1

Upload your video files

There’s no need for technical video editing know-how to add logos or branding to videos. Just drag and drop the video you want to watermark into a project in Descript. Descript supports popular video formats like MP4, MPEG, and MOV.

Step 2

Create your watermark

Craft the perfect watermark by adding logos, icons, images, shapes, or text as layers on top of your video. Descript supports BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, and WEBP image files. You can select a layer to reposition or resize it, reduce the opacity, and add animations and effects.

Step 3

Export your watermarked video

When you’re happy with your watermarked video, save your watermark as a template by going to Scene Save to template in the properties panel. Then click Publish to export or share your watermarked video.

Add logos and images to videos

Descript features an all-in-one watermark video editor, giving you complete control over watermark position and opacity. Upload your brand in most file formats or create your logo with custom fonts and shapes.

Download the app →

Customize your video with Descript

Effects

You can embellish your logo with shading or add text, shadow, and shapes, if for some reason you want to. Because it's a vector graphic, you can resize however you like without negotiating pixels and file size.

Titles & captions

It can be a hassle making sure that your logo has a transparent background when you upload it (the trick is to save it in PNG). But you don't need to open Photoshop for a simple, elegant text watermark. You can overlay text in a custom font anywhere on your video, all in-app. It only takes a few clicks.

Non-destructive

This process introduces a lot of files into the mix. It can be nerve-wracking knowing that someone may do irreparable damage to your image and video files. Relax. Descript’s video editing tools are non-destructive. Your files are all in the cloud, fresh as the day you uploaded them.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a watermark on a video for?

Same as how a company will watermark photos to protect against copyright infringement and misrepresentation, a watermark on a YouTube video helps ensure the video’s provenance is apparent wherever it goes. A watermark also helps with branding — a subtle way to remind viewers who’s behind the video they’re watching.

What else can I overlay on a video?

If you want to learn more about video editing with Descript, you can look at the many video tutorials on our YouTube channel. Learn more about multitrack editing or how to get your watermark out there by creating social video clips.

Is adding a watermark to a video free?

You can create as many watermarks as you like with our free video editing app and three hours of video transcription. Just don't put your watermark on the bottom right because that's where we put ours — it’s on all video made with Free accounts.

With a subscription to the Creator package for $12/month, you can export videos with just your own watermark and 10 hours of transcription. With the Pro package for $24/month, you’ll get the same features with 30 hours of video transcription. Contact us to negotiate pricing for the Enterprise package, including a dedicated account representative, onboarding, and training.

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Watermark Video

You just created a video with the potential to reach a lot of people. As you’re about to upload it, you wonder—what if no one realizes your brand produced it? That’s exactly why you should add watermarks to videos. Thankfully, watermarking videos in bulk with logos, icons, text, and other visual markers is no sweat with Descript.

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How to add logos or watermarks to videos in seconds
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Step 1
Upload your video files

There’s no need for technical video editing know-how to add logos or branding to videos. Just drag and drop the video you want to watermark into a project in Descript. Descript supports popular video formats like MP4, MPEG, and MOV.

Step 2
Create your watermark

Craft the perfect watermark by adding logos, icons, images, shapes, or text as layers on top of your video. Descript supports BMP, JPEG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, and WEBP image files. You can select a layer to reposition or resize it, reduce the opacity, and add animations and effects.

Step 3
Export your watermarked video

When you’re happy with your watermarked video, save your watermark as a template by going to Scene Save to template in the properties panel. Then click Publish to export or share your watermarked video.

Create, edit, and watermark videos in one workflow
Watermark videos and GIFs in bulk

Descript makes it easy to create static and animated watermarks you can layer on top of videos to boost your brand recognition. Just upload your branded assets and custom fonts.

Consistent watermark template your whole team can use

Save time by watermarking several videos at once. Just create multiple compositions for each video within the same project, apply your watermark, and export all your compositions in one go.

Boost your brand recognition with every video

Watermarks increase brand awareness by letting viewers know exactly who created the video they just watched. They’re especially valuable for videos that appear in fast-paced social media feeds, and might lead to viewers looking up your brand after.

Questions? We have answers
What is a video watermark?

A watermark is a text or image layer that can be added anywhere in a video. It is a unique identifier that lets viewers know the owner of the video and helps protect it against unauthorized use.

What is a watermark on a video for?

Same as how a company will watermark photos to protect against copyright infringement and misrepresentation, a watermark on a video helps ensure the video’s provenance is apparent wherever it goes. A watermark also helps with branding—a subtle way to remind viewers who’s behind the video they’re watching.

Does a video watermark mean it's copyright-protected?

A video watermark identifies the owner of a video and helps prevent unauthorized use, but a watermark alone does not mean it’s copyrighted.

How do I record a video with a watermark?

A watermark is added to a video after it has been recorded. With Descript, you can record a video and then apply your watermark template right after before sharing it.

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