Quick Guide: How to Add a Watermark in PhotoDirector

Short steps to apply a watermark template or make one of your own.

Updated Nov. 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Steps to Apply a Watermark Template in PhotoDirector

1Try a template

In Watermark Templates, click a template to preview it on your photo. To take it off, click Clear.

2Export the photo

Click Export at the top of the window and choose Export. Then set the folder, name, format, and size in Photo Export and click Export.

The mountain photo with a template previewing on it and the Export button highlighted at the top of the window

Steps to Create Your Own Watermark in PhotoDirector

1Add a border and your name

Select Border on the first tab. Then click Add text on the Text tab, type your name, drag it into place, and adjust Text Settings.

The sample name selected at the lower right of the photo, with the Text Settings highlighted in the panel

2Add copyright details

On the fourth tab, check Copyright and type your name. You can also check details such as Date or Camera name.

The photo information tab with Copyright checked and a sample name entered, with the other details and the Text Settings highlighted

3Save your template

Click Save Template at the bottom of the panel, type a name, and click OK.

The Save Watermark Template window with the Name field and the OK button highlighted

4Export the photo

Click Export at the top of the window and choose Export. Then set the folder, name, format, and size in Photo Export and click Export.

The open Export menu with Export, Print, E-mail, CyberLink Cloud, and DirectorZone highlighted

We tested these steps in PhotoDirector 365 version 18.0.10 on Windows.

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