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Watermark
Definition
A watermark is a visible or embedded mark added to a file to identify ownership and discourage unauthorized use.
——In depth
A watermark overlays an image, video, or document with a logo, name, or pattern that marks who owns it. Visible watermarks deter casual copying and are common on preview versions of paid assets.
Watermarks protect work shown publicly before purchase, with the clean, unmarked version delivered only to the paying buyer. They are a deterrent rather than absolute protection, but they meaningfully raise the friction of theft.
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