Watermarks
Make every shot yours.
When someone opens your photo full screen, it carries your watermark, free and on by default. Try the styles on a real surf photo and see exactly what surfers will see.
Try it
Make it yours.
Pick a style, then adjust the opacity and size. Type your @handle to see it on the photo.
How it works
Protection that doesn’t get in the way.
Free and on by default
Every account gets the SurfVault watermark on its full-size previews from day one. Nothing to set up.
Your originals stay clean
The mark only goes on previews. Your full-res originals stay untouched and private until you grant access.
Your own logo
On any paid plan, upload a transparent PNG and it replaces the SurfVault mark in whichever style you pick.
Change it anytime
Switch styles, adjust it, or turn it off in Settings → Watermark, on the web or in the app.
Watermark FAQ
Good to know.
Which style should I pick?
Shield tiles your mark across the whole photo, so it’s the hardest to crop or erase. Signature and Minimal are a subtler credit, and Center sits in the middle without covering the action.
Does the watermark change my originals?
No. It only goes on the previews people see. Your originals stay full quality and private until you grant access.
Can I turn it off?
Yes. Turn it off or change it anytime in Settings → Watermark, on the web or in the app.
How do I use my own logo?
On any paid plan, upload a transparent PNG in Settings → Watermark. It’s placed by the style you choose, with the same opacity and size controls.
When do changes show up?
New uploads use your latest settings right away, and older previews roll over to them within about a week.
