YouTube Video Watermark Tool

Professional watermarking for your YouTube videos. Ensure your content is branded and recognized everywhere it's shared.

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Why YouTube Creators Need Watermarks

YouTube content is constantly ripped and re-uploaded. Your hard work can end up on other channels, compilation videos, or even monetized by others. A watermark protects you and builds your brand at the same time.

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Shorts Protection

Shorts are heavily copied across platforms

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Long-form Branding

Professional look for full videos

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Channel Recognition

Viewers associate your logo with quality

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Revenue Protection

Stop others from monetizing your work

LogoOnVideo vs. YouTube's Built-in Watermark

YouTube offers a channel watermark feature, but it has significant limitations:

Feature	LogoOnVideo	YouTube Built-in
Burned into video	✓ Yes	No (overlay only)
Works if downloaded	✓ Yes	No
Animated options	✓ 6 styles	Static only
Position control	✓ Full control	Bottom-right only
Cross-platform protection	✓ Yes	YouTube only

Key insight: YouTube's built-in watermark is an overlay that disappears when someone downloads your video. A burned-in watermark from LogoOnVideo stays with your content forever.

How to Watermark YouTube Videos

Upload Your Video

Drag & drop your video before uploading to YouTube. Works with 16:9 and 9:16 (Shorts) formats.

Add Channel Branding

Upload your channel logo or type your channel name. Choose from 6 professional styles.

Export & Upload to YouTube

Download your branded video and upload to YouTube as usual. The watermark is now permanent.

YouTube Watermark Best Practices

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Use your channel logo for immediate brand recognition across all your videos.
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Keep it subtle - 40-50% opacity is usually ideal for YouTube content.
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Avoid the corners for 16:9 videos - YouTube's own controls appear there during playback.
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For Shorts, use upper-left to avoid the subscribe button and comments icon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does YouTube allow watermarks?

Yes, YouTube has no restrictions on watermarking your own content. It's a standard practice among professional creators and brands.

Will it affect video quality?

No. Our tool maintains your original video quality. Upload at the highest quality you can, and we'll preserve it.

Can I watermark YouTube Shorts?

Yes! Shorts (9:16 format) work perfectly. Just be mindful of safe zones - upper-left is the safest position for Shorts.