How do you watermark a photo when listing on Etsy?

[sunsetpainter]

I have several paintings I would like to list on Etsy, but I'd like them to have a watermark in the listing photos.  Does anyone know an easy way to do this? 

(Keep in mind that I am tech challenged and need step-by-step instructions.)

Thanks!

[zoesam]

Yes, it's easy, but I can't give you step by step b/c it depends on your photo software. Most photo editing software will have a watermark option. You can either look for it or post your software name here & someone will probably know.

[sunsetpainter]

I just use the Microsoft Office 2010 program that came with my Windows 7 computer.

[zoesam]

IDK that one, but someone will probably know. You can either google or just starting pulling the dropdown options & seeing what's available. It would probably be an editing function, if it exists.

[sunsetpainter]

thanks zoe!

[chapeaunoir]

There's no way to add a watermark with the photo editing in Microsoft Office - here's a work-around using Word (which does have watermark capability) which is a hassle.

smallbusiness.chron.com/put-watermarks-photos-word-45076.html

It's easier with Picasa (which I use along with Microsoft Office for photo editing)

smallbusiness.chron.com/adding-watermark-photo-picasa-72949.html

For some reason the Houston Chronical is full of these nifty tips.

[sunsetpainter]

Thanks chap!

[chapeaunoir]

Unless you want to fiddle with it, if you like you can send the images to me and I can watermark them for you - sounds like this is a one-time project.

ETA: I have a bunch of photo editing software here - we have a shutterbug in the house.

[zoesam]

Or just download Picasa, which is free. Chap is right, watermarking in Picasa is a cinch. I think Gimp is free too, though I haven't used it & don't know how ez it is to watermark in it.

[sunsetpainter]

Thanks. When I get some time, I'm going to look into Picasa more.

[chapeaunoir]

I use Picassa daily. The straightening tool ALONE is worth it (I have a wonky mannequin).