How-To Guides 4 min readApril 4, 2026
How to Overlay Images — Create Composites and Watermarks
Combine two images by overlaying one on top of another. Create watermarks, logos on photos, and image composites.
What Is Image Overlaying?
Image overlaying places one image on top of another. Common uses include:
- Adding a logo watermark to photographs
- Placing a badge or stamp on images
- Creating composite images for social media
- Adding a frame or border graphic
How to Overlay Images
- Upload base image — The background photo
- Upload overlay image — The logo, watermark, or graphic to place on top
- Position the overlay — Choose a corner, center, or custom position
- Adjust opacity — Make the overlay semi-transparent if desired
- Adjust size — Scale the overlay relative to the base image
- Download — Save the combined image
Tips for Good Overlays
- Use PNG overlays — PNG supports transparency, allowing the base image to show through
- Keep watermarks subtle — 30-50% opacity for watermarks that protect without ruining the image
- Position logos consistently — Bottom-right is the most common logo placement
- Match sizes — Scale the overlay appropriately relative to the base image
- Consider contrast — A white logo may not be visible on a light background. Use a semi-transparent dark background behind the logo if needed
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