1. Quick start
Your first run: follow these six steps and you have a result
| 1 | Click Add Images in the title bar and pick a few photos (or Add Folder for a whole folder). |
| 2 | Click + Text or + Image on the left, set up your watermark and click Save. |
| 3 | Check the watermark on the canvas and drag it into place if needed. |
| 4 | Choose JPG as the output format and leave Compression Quality at 80. |
| 5 | Enter an Output Folder, for example D:\output. |
| 6 | Click the green PROCESS button and wait for the progress to finish. |
When it is done, a dialog tells you how many images were saved and where. Click Open folder to see the results.
2. The main window
With images imported and a watermark added
Title bar
Along the top. Add Images and Add Folder on the left; refresh preview, full-size view, language, activation and help on the right.
Settings panel
On the left. The General and Advanced tabs hold the watermark layers and all output options.
Canvas
In the middle. A live preview of the current image with all enabled watermarks, which you can drag directly.
Thumbnail strip
At the bottom. The imported images; click one to preview it. PROCESS is at the bottom left.
Importing images
Supported formats are JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF, TIFF and WebP.
| Method | What it does |
|---|---|
| Add Images | Pick files in the dialog (Ctrl for several, Ctrl + A for all). |
| Add Folder | Imports the folder and all its subfolders. The output keeps the same subfolder structure. |
| Drag and drop | Drag image files onto the canvas. Files only; use Add Folder for folders. |
On the canvas, scroll to zoom, drag to pan and double-click to fit the image to the window. The toolbar under the canvas steps through images, rotates or flips the preview, re-renders it, and removes the current image or clears the list.
Tip: every field has a question-mark icon next to its name. Hover over it to see what the field does.
3. Adding watermarks
Use text and image watermarks together, and as many layers as you like
Add a text watermark
- Click + Text in the Watermark Layers box to open the text editor.
- Type in the black box; multiple lines are fine. The buttons above it set bold, italic, underline and alignment.
- Optionally insert placeholders that are filled in separately for every image: Add symbol (© ® ™), Add file info (file name, extension, modified date, original date) and Add Shooting Info (camera model, photographer, capture time, shutter speed, aperture, ISO, shooting location).
- Under Font, choose the font, size, line height and color. Turn on Background for a filled box behind the text.
- Under Alignment, use the 3×3 grid to snap to nine positions, or drag the watermark on the canvas. Random places it differently on every image, which makes it harder to crop out.
- Click Save to return to the main window.
With the file name inserted, a.jpg shows a and b.jpg shows b. Shooting information is empty for images that have no EXIF data, such as screenshots or photos re-saved by social apps.
Add a logo watermark
- Click + Image in the Watermark Layers box.
- Click the folder icon next to Image File to browse, or paste a full path. The box turns red if the file does not exist.
- Set the Output size. The link button between width and height locks the aspect ratio, so the logo is never distorted.
- Position it with the 3×3 grid (the center dot centers the logo) or by dragging it on the canvas.
- Under Extension options, set opacity and rotation, for example opacity 60, then click Save. Transparent PNGs keep their transparency.
Output size is measured in pixels of the original photo. On a 5000-pixel-wide photo a 250-pixel logo looks tiny. Make it larger, or turn on Auto resize to fit all images.
Make the watermark easier to read: effects
| Effect | When to use it | What you can adjust |
|---|---|---|
| Drop Shadow | General purpose; lifts the mark off the background | Color, opacity, direction, blur radius, depth |
| Outer glow | Very busy backgrounds, or light text on dark images | Color, size, opacity |
| Scatter | A worn, spray-paint look | Amount, grain size |
Cover the whole image: tile mode
The most effective protection is a watermark repeated over the entire image. In the editor, switch Alignment from Single to Tile. A Spacing slider appears to control how dense the pattern is. Tiling at about 30% opacity protects the image without spoiling it.
Manage several watermark layers
Text and image watermarks are listed under Watermark Layers on the left. A green row is enabled and will be drawn on the output; a gray row is kept but not drawn, so you can switch a layer off without deleting it. Each row has a pencil icon to reopen the editor and a trash icon to delete the layer. New layers are enabled when you save them.
4. Output settings
On the General tab, under Standard Options
Every image is saved in the format you pick here, whatever format the original was in. Seven formats are available: JPG, PNG24, PNG8, WebP, BMP, GIF and TIFF.
| Use | Suggested format |
|---|---|
| Photos, general use | JPG |
| Transparent background | PNG24 |
| Web, smallest files | WebP |
| Simple graphics, screenshots | PNG8 |
| TIFF |
Compression quality runs from 10 to 100 and defaults to 80. Lower values give smaller files with more visible artifacts. If you are unsure, click Compare quality instead of guessing: it runs the image through the real export pipeline and shows the original on the left and the actual result on the right, with dimensions and the file-size change. Move the slider, then click Apply. The wrong format can even make a file larger; a photo re-saved as PNG24 is bigger than the original JPG.
Keep the output folder separate
The output folder is created if it does not exist. Do not use the folder that holds your originals, or you may overwrite them.
Extension options
Keep original file date: on. Remove EXIF data: on when you publish online, since it removes GPS and other private data. Overwrite existing files: off, so duplicate names get (1), (2) added.
Below the standard options, Advanced summarizes the current resize and rename settings, and Recent lists earlier batches. Click a batch to open its output folder, or choose Use these settings again to restore everything you used for it.
5. Resizing and renaming (optional)
Both live on the Advanced tab; skip them if you do not need them
Resize images
Turn on Resize images, then choose Pixel Mode (enter a width and height, or pick a common resolution) or Percentage Mode (scale by a percentage of the original; 50 halves it).
| Resize mode | Result |
|---|---|
| Min (recommended) | Fits inside the target box without cropping or distortion. The right choice in most cases. |
| Pad | Fits, then pads to the exact target size. Use it for a uniform frame. |
| Box Pad | Like Pad, but never enlarges small images. |
| Crop | Fills the target and crops the overflow. Good for thumbnails and covers. |
| Max | Scales to cover the target box. Rarely needed. |
| Stretch | Forces the exact size and distorts the image. Avoid unless you really want that. |
Rename output files
Turn on Rename output file name and edit the Renaming rules template. Click Add Information to insert a serial number, the original file name, the extension, or the modified or original date. Then set Serial number digits, Beginning number and Increasing numerical value. A preview under the rule shows how the files will be named. The number of # characters is the number of digits in the serial number.
| Template | Result |
|---|---|
| newname[#####] | newname00001.jpg |
| product_[###] | product_001.jpg |
| [name]_watermarked | originalname_watermarked.jpg |
6. Processing
When everything looks right, click the green PROCESS button at the bottom left
The progress dialog shows the current image out of the total, and you can click Cancel at any time. One failed image does not stop the batch; the program carries on and tells you at the end how many failed. If you cancel, the dialog says Processing cancelled and the files already written are kept and counted.
When the run finishes, click Open folder to open the output folder in File Explorer. The batch is saved under Recent with its complete settings, so you can restore them with Use these settings again next time. Very large images (tens of megapixels) can take several seconds each; please wait and do not click again.
7. Trial and activation
A 15-day trial with all features; activate to keep using it
Do I need to activate now?
No. Without activation you can use the full program for 15 days from the first run.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| First 15 days | Every feature works, but output images carry an “Unregistered” mark. |
| After the trial | Images can no longer be processed until the program is activated. |
Need a license? See the pricing section.
Before you start
- Your license key. You receive it after purchase. You also need the name and email address you used when buying.
- An internet connection. Activation is checked online. Image processing itself always runs offline on your PC.
Activate
- Click the lock button in the title bar and select Activate.
- Enter your name, email address and license key. Copy and paste the key, and watch for extra spaces or line breaks at either end. The button is enabled once all three fields are filled in.
- Click Activate and wait a few seconds.
- After the success message, click OK. The program closes.
- Start the program again to finish activation. Until you restart, new output still carries the “Unregistered” mark.
To confirm it worked, open the window again. The Activate page now shows your registration details. Process one more image and the “Unregistered” mark should be gone.
Version and support
The Information page shows the program name, version, support email and website.
New key or reinstalled PC
On an activated copy, click Reactivate to go back to the entry form and use a different key. You also need to activate again after reinstalling Windows or the program. Activation belongs to the PC it was done on, so check how many PCs your license covers before moving to a new one; the pricing section lists what each edition includes.
If activation fails
Cannot connect to host: check your connection, allow the program through the firewall, or try another network. License key error: copy the key again and make sure the name and email match your purchase exactly.
Still stuck? Send a screenshot of the message to service@iotcrazy.com.
8. Common tasks
Six typical jobs, step by step
Task 1: Add a copyright line to a whole folder of photos
- Click Add Folder and choose the photo folder.
- Click + Text, use Add symbol to insert ©, then type your name.
- Under Alignment, click the bottom-right square of the grid.
- Turn on Auto resize to fit all images and set Opacity to about 60.
- Save, choose JPG with quality 85, enter an output folder and click PROCESS.
Task 2: Convert a batch to WebP to save space
- Import the images.
- Set the output format to WebP.
- Click Compare quality and drag the slider to the lowest value whose quality you still accept (often 70 to 80).
- Click Apply, then PROCESS.
Task 3: Shrink a batch to 800 pixels wide for the web
- Import the images and open the Advanced tab.
- Turn on Resize images, choose Pixel Mode and enter 800 as the width with the aspect ratio locked.
- Set the resize mode to Min (recommended).
- Back on General, choose JPG with quality 75 and click PROCESS.
Task 4: Protect product photos with a tiled logo
- Click + Image and choose your logo PNG.
- Switch Alignment to Tile and adjust Spacing.
- Under Extension options, set Opacity to 25 to 35 and Rotate to about 30 degrees.
- Save, then click PROCESS.
Task 5: Stamp the capture date and camera model on each photo
- Click + Text.
- Open Add Shooting Info and choose Capture Time, then Camera Model.
- Add a space or a new line between them if you like.
- Save and click PROCESS. Each image shows its own values.
Task 6: Rename a batch with sequential numbers
- Import the images and open the Advanced tab.
- Turn on Rename output file name.
- Enter a rule such as
product_[###], with Beginning number 1 and Increasing numerical value 1. - Check the preview under the rule, set the format and folder on General and click PROCESS.
9. FAQ
Quick answers to common problems
The window seems frozen after I click Process. What is happening?
Very large images (tens of megapixels) can take several seconds each. Check the progress dialog: it shows the current image out of the total. If the counter is moving, the program is working. Wait for it to finish and do not click Process again.
My output images carry an "Unregistered" mark. How do I remove it?
The program is not activated yet. Activate it as described in section 7 and restart the program. Until you restart, the mark still appears on new output.
The Activate button is grayed out.
Name, email address and license key must all be filled in before the button is enabled. Check that none of the three fields is empty.
Activation says "Cannot connect to host".
Activation needs an internet connection. Check that your PC is online, allow the program through your firewall or antivirus, and try again. Switching to another network, such as a phone hotspot, also helps.
My license key is correct, but activation fails.
The most common cause is a space or line break copied along with the key. Copy the key again and check both ends after pasting. Name and email must also match your purchase exactly, including capitalization.
The watermark looks right on small photos but tiny on large ones.
Turn on "Auto resize to fit all images" in the watermark editor. The watermark is then scaled to the width of each image, so it keeps the same visual weight on every photo.
My logo looks stretched.
Make sure the link button between the width and height boxes is pressed, which locks the aspect ratio. Change one value and let the other follow instead of editing both.
I pasted a logo path but nothing shows on the canvas.
Look at the path box. If it turns red, the file does not exist at that path. Check for typos or extra spaces.
Where did my processed images go?
Into the Output Folder you entered. Click Open folder in the result dialog, or click the batch under Recent on the General tab.
Files were overwritten. Can I get them back?
No. Turn off "Overwrite existing files" so that duplicate names get (1), (2) added instead, and always use an output folder that is different from the folder holding your originals.
Dragging a folder into the window does nothing.
Drag and drop accepts image files only. To import a whole folder, click Add Folder in the title bar; subfolders are included.
What folder structure does Add Folder produce?
The same as the source. Photos\2024\Trip\a.jpg is written as 2024\Trip\a.jpg inside the output folder.
Compression quality has no effect on GIF.
GIF is an indexed-color format, so the quality setting does not apply to it.
Are my settings saved?
Yes. They are saved automatically when you close the program.
Did not find your answer? Email service@iotcrazy.com, or download the free trial and try it yourself.
