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# Watermarking

> Protect shared video playback with a visible, configurable watermark.

Watermarking allows you to protect shared content by placing a visible identifier over video during playback.

Aspect applies the watermark through the share link. The original file remains unchanged.

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## Create a watermark

You can create a watermark in two places.

### While creating a share link

Use this option when you need a new watermark for the link you are configuring.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the sharing controls">
    Select the video or other resource, open **Share**, and select **Create share link**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Watermark">
    Under **Security**, open the **Watermark** menu.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the watermark">
    Select **Create watermark**, configure the settings, and save it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Apply it to the link">
    Select the new watermark before creating the share link.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### From Content Security settings

Use this option to create reusable watermarks before you configure a share link.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Settings">
    Open **Settings** for your Aspect workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open Content Security">
    Under **Workspace**, select **Content Security**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create the watermark">
    In **Watermarks**, select **Create watermark**, configure the settings, and save it.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Use it on a share link">
    When creating or updating a share link, select the saved watermark from the **Watermark** menu under **Security**.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Configure the watermark

Each watermark includes the following settings.

### Name

Enter an internal name that helps your team recognize the watermark, such as "External Review" or "Client Preview".

### Text pattern

Build the text that appears over the video. Enter your own text and use the insert controls to add:

* **Email**
* **Name**
* **Time**
* **Workspace**

Arrange the fields and line breaks in the order you want them to appear.

<Note>
  Viewer information depends on the context available through the share link. Do not treat a watermark as proof that a specific person watched the video.
</Note>

### Position

Choose one of nine preset positions, enter precise **X** and **Y** percentages, or click and drag the watermark in the preview.

### Appearance

Adjust how the watermark looks:

* **Color** sets the text color using a hex value.
* **Opacity** controls how transparent the watermark is.
* **Rotation** changes the text angle in degrees.
* **Size** offers small, medium, and large options.
* **Weight** offers light, normal, and bold text.

Use the preview to confirm that the watermark remains visible without covering important content.

## Apply or change a watermark

A watermark is selected separately for each share link.

When creating or updating a link:

1. Open the link's settings.
2. Find **Watermark** under **Security**.
3. Select a saved watermark or create a new one.
4. Save or create the link.
5. Test the link in a private browser window.

To remove the watermark, return to the link's settings and select **None**.

<Warning>
  Watermarking does not turn off **Downloads**. If recipients should not receive the source file, review the link's **Downloads** permission separately.
</Warning>

## What watermarking does and does not do

A watermark provides a visible playback identifier and can discourage unauthorized sharing. It does not prevent screenshots, screen recordings, or other forms of copying.

Watermarking applies to playback through the protected share link. It does not permanently alter the original asset.

## Best practices

* Use a clear internal name for each watermark.
* Include only the viewer or workspace information needed for the review.
* Keep the watermark visible without blocking important details.
* Review **Downloads** separately.
* Test the completed share link as an external visitor.
* Create separate links when audiences need different security settings.

## Related guides

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Sharing Security" href="/docs/review-and-approve/sharing-security">
    Protect links with passwords, expiration dates, permissions, and watermarks.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Sharing and permissions" href="/docs/share-and-present/sharing-and-permissions">
    Understand workspace, project, and share-link access.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>