GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET installation
You can install via NuGet, or directly download the MSI installer or DLLs from the downloads section. The command for the Package Manager Console is given below:
GroupDocs.Watermark for Java installation
Please visit the downloads section for obtaining the JAR file, or, use the latest Maven configuration in your Java apps:
Use cases for adding or removing watermarks in .NET and Java
After configuring GroupDocs.Watermark (for .NET or Java) successfully, we can review some of the most common use cases to watermark documents and images.
How to add watermarks to Word documents in .NET and Java?
Text watermarks are a widely used type of watermark that can be used to protect sensitive content in digitally processed files. You can prevent unauthorized copying or printing of a file using text-based watermarks. GroupDocs.Watermark APIs allow .NET and Java developers to integrate the functionality of watermarking Word documents into their existing software modules or build applications for mobile or HTML web interfaces enabling users to enjoy text watermarking features effortlessly.
Apply text watermarks to word-processing documents in .NET
If you are looking to watermark Word documents by inserting text-based watermarks please use the C# code given below:
WordProcessingLoadOptions loadOptions = new WordProcessingLoadOptions();
using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker("path/sample.docx”, loadOptions))
{
TextWatermark watermark = new TextWatermark("Test watermark", new Font("Arial", 19));
Apply watermark settings
watermark.VerticalAlignment = VerticalAlignment.Center;
watermark.HorizontalAlignment = HorizontalAlignment.Center;
watermark.RotateAngle = 25.0;
watermark.ForegroundColor = Color.Red;
watermark.Opacity = 1.0;
WordProcessingWatermarkSectionOptions options = new WordProcessingWatermarkSectionOptions();
// Setting shape name
options.Name = "Shape 1";
// Set the descriptive (alternative) text to be associated with the shape
options.AlternativeText = "Test watermark";
watermarker.Add(watermark, options);
watermarker.Save("path/document-text-watermarked.docx”);
} Insert a text-based watermark to Word documents in Java
You can also watermark Word documents by adding text watermarks in Java using the following sample coding:
WordProcessingLoadOptions loadOptions = new WordProcessingLoadOptions();
Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(("path/sample.docx”, loadOptions);
TextWatermark watermark = new TextWatermark("Test watermark", new Font("Arial", 19));
//Apply watermark settings
watermark.setVerticalAlignment(VerticalAlignment.Center);
watermark.setHorizontalAlignment(HorizontalAlignment.Center);
watermark.setRotateAngle(25.0);
watermark.setForegroundColor(Color.getRed());
watermark.setOpacity(1.0);
WordProcessingWatermarkSectionOptions options = new WordProcessingWatermarkSectionOptions();
// Setting the shape name
options.setName("Shape 1");
// Set the descriptive (alternative) text to be associated with the shape
options.setAlternativeText("Test watermark");
watermarker.add(watermark, options);
watermarker.save(("path/document-text-watermarked.docx”);
watermarker.close(); An easy way to add image-based watermarks to PDF documents in C# .NET and Java apps
Using images as watermarks is a great way to label legal or official documents as they are easier to add and difficult to remove compared to text watermarks. Image-based watermarks can also be used effectively to add branding or other information to a document. GroupDocs.Watermark APIs support multiple types of image-based watermarks for your PDF files in .NET and Java.
Add image-based watermarks to PDF documents in .NET
Watermark PDF documents with image-based labels using the C# code shown below:
// Add image watermark to PDF file page(s)
PdfLoadOptions loadOptions = new PdfLoadOptions();
using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker("path/sample.pdf", loadOptions))
{
ImageWatermark imageWatermark = new ImageWatermark("watermark-image.png")
{
// Setting watermark appearance
Opacity = 0.7,
X = 70,
Y = 350
};
// Adding image watermark to the second page (page index starts from zero)
PdfArtifactWatermarkOptions imageWatermarkOptions = new PdfArtifactWatermarkOptions();
imageWatermarkOptions.PageIndex = 1;
watermarker.Add(imageWatermark, imageWatermarkOptions);
watermarker.Save("path/image-watermarked.pdf");
} Watermark PDF files in Java applications with images
To watermark PDF files in Java with image labels, please use this sample code:
// Apply Image Watermark to the second page of the PDF file
PdfLoadOptions loadOptions = new PdfLoadOptions();
Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker("path/sample.pdf", loadOptions);
// Load image and set appearance
ImageWatermark imageWatermark = new ImageWatermark(Constants.LockPng);
imageWatermark.setOpacity(0.7);
imageWatermark.setX(130);
imageWatermark.setY(390);
// Add watermark image to the second page of the PDF file (page index starts at zero)
PdfArtifactWatermarkOptions imageWatermarkOptions = new PdfArtifactWatermarkOptions();
imageWatermarkOptions.setPageIndex(1);
watermarker.add(imageWatermark, imageWatermarkOptions);
imageWatermark.close();
// Save the watermarked PDF
watermarker.save("path/image-watermarked.pdf");
watermarker.close(); How to add watermarks to Excel spreadsheets and PowerPoint presentations in .NET and Java?
Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint are two of the most widely used spreadsheet and presentation data types. Users the world over extensively utilize these software applications for reporting, product demonstrations, and many other purposes. GroupDocs.Watermark for .NET and Java APIs enable app developers to programmatically add watermarks to both these data file types. You can add watermarks of text and image types to Excel and PowerPoint documents without requiring Microsoft Office.
Watermark Excel and PowerPoint documents with text and images in .NET
To add watermarks to Excel spreadsheets of text or image type in .NET, please make use of the following C# sample coding:
SpreadsheetLoadOptions loadOptions = new SpreadsheetLoadOptions();
using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample.xlsx”, loadOptions))
{
// Add text watermark to the first worksheet
TextWatermark textWatermark = new TextWatermark("Test watermark", new Font("Arial", 8));
SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions textWatermarkOptions = new SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions();
textWatermarkOptions.WorksheetIndex = 0;
watermarker.Add(textWatermark, textWatermarkOptions);
// Add image watermark to the second worksheet
using (ImageWatermark imageWatermark = new ImageWatermark(“watermark-image.jpg”))
{
SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions imageWatermarkOptions = new SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions();
imageWatermarkOptions.WorksheetIndex = 1;
watermarker.Add(imageWatermark, imageWatermarkOptions);
}
watermarker.Save(“path/text-image-watermarked.xlsx”);
}
//Similarly, please use this sample code if you are looking to watermark presentations in .NET:
PresentationLoadOptions loadOptions = new PresentationLoadOptions();
using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample.pptx”, loadOptions))
{
// Add text watermark to the first slide
TextWatermark textWatermark = new TextWatermark("Test watermark", new Font("Arial", 8));
PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions textWatermarkOptions = new PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions();
textWatermarkOptions.SlideIndex = 0;
watermarker.Add(textWatermark, textWatermarkOptions);
// Add image watermark to the second slide
using (ImageWatermark imageWatermark = new ImageWatermark(“path/watermark-image.jpg”))
{
PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions imageWatermarkOptions = new PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions();
imageWatermarkOptions.SlideIndex = 1;
watermarker.Add(imageWatermark, imageWatermarkOptions);
}
watermarker.Save(“path/text-image-watermarked.pptx”);
} Watermark Excel and PowerPoint files with text and image labels in Java
Please use the code sample shared below for adding text or image-based watermarks to your Excel spreadsheets in Java:
SpreadsheetLoadOptions loadOptions = new SpreadsheetLoadOptions();
Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample.xlsx”, loadOptions);
// Add text watermark to the first worksheet
TextWatermark textWatermark = new TextWatermark("Test watermark", new Font("Arial", 8));
SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions textWatermarkOptions = new SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions();
textWatermarkOptions.setWorksheetIndex(0);
watermarker.add(textWatermark, textWatermarkOptions);
// Add image watermark to the second worksheet
ImageWatermark imageWatermark = new ImageWatermark(“watermark-image.jpg”);
SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions imageWatermarkOptions = new SpreadsheetWatermarkShapeOptions();
imageWatermarkOptions.setWorksheetIndex(1);
watermarker.add(imageWatermark, imageWatermarkOptions);
watermarker.save(“path/text-image-watermarked.xlsx”);
watermarker.close();
imageWatermark.close();
//And, to add text or image watermarks to presentations in Java, please use this code:
PresentationLoadOptions loadOptions = new PresentationLoadOptions();
Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/samples.pptx”, loadOptions);
// Add text watermark to the first slide
TextWatermark textWatermark = new TextWatermark("Test watermark", new Font("Arial", 8));
PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions textWatermarkOptions = new PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions();
textWatermarkOptions.setSlideIndex(0);
watermarker.add(textWatermark, textWatermarkOptions);
// Add image watermark to the second slide
ImageWatermark imageWatermark = new ImageWatermark(“watermark-image.jpg”);
PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions imageWatermarkOptions = new PresentationWatermarkSlideOptions();
imageWatermarkOptions.setSlideIndex(1);
watermarker.add(imageWatermark, imageWatermarkOptions);
watermarker.save(“path/text-image-watermarked.pptx”);
watermarker.close();
imageWatermark.close(); Learn to watermark photos and images in .NET and Java
Just like with different types of documents, you may also need to add an identifier to your images. Due to the immense popularity of content sharing on social platforms, watermarking photos has also become increasingly significant to prevent misuse. Users prefer embedding text or image watermarks to photos before publishing them on the social platform of their choice. GroupDocs.Watermark APIs provide a set of tools to easily add watermarks to PNG, JPG, TIFF, and GIF image files in .NET and Java platforms.
Embed text watermarks into images in .NET
If you are looking to add watermarks to images using text labels, please use the following C# code which watermarks a JPG image:
using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker("filePath/sample-image.jpg"))
{
// Set the Text and Watermark Font
Font font = new Font ("Arial", 30, FontStyle.Bold | FontStyle.Italic);
TextWatermark watermark = new TextWatermark("Text Watermark", font);
// Set Watermark Properties
watermark.ForegroundColor = Color.Black;
watermark.TextAlignment = TextAlignment.Right;
watermark.X = 70;
watermark.Y = 70;
watermark.RotateAngle = -30;
watermark.Opacity = 0.4;
// watermark.BackgroundColor = Color.Blue;
// Apply the configured watermark to JPG Image
watermarker.Add(watermark);
watermarker.Save("filePath/text-watermarked.jpg");
} Watermark images and your photos in Java
You can add watermarks to your photos and other images in Java too. Please use the following Java code to watermark a PNG image:
TextWatermark watermark = new TextWatermark("Text Watermark", new Font("Arial", 30, FontStyle.Bold | FontStyle.Italic));
// Set Watermark properties
watermark.setForegroundColor(Color.getBlack());
watermark.setTextAlignment(TextAlignment.Right);
watermark.setRotateAngle(-30);
watermark.setOpacity(0.4);
watermark.setX(70);
watermark.setY(70);
// Apply Watermark to the source PNG Image
Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample-image.png”);
watermarker.add(watermark);
watermarker.save(“path/text-watermarked.png”);
watermarker.close(); Search and remove watermarks in your .NET and Java watermarking apps
Searching and removing the existing watermarks from documents is an important aspect of cleaning or sanitizing the files, or, it could be a business requirement. Consider the scenario of deleting outdated branding added to your digital assets and replacing it with the latest version. With the help of GroupDocs.Watermark APIs for .NET and Java, you can not only add several types of watermarks to data files but also search through the added watermark objects and remove them too.
Find and remove watermarks added to your .NET files
To find the watermark in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF, or Visio files in .NET based on some specific criteria, please use this C# sample coding:
using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample.pdf”))
{
// Apply the exact text search string
TextSearchCriteria textSearchCriteria = new TextSearchCriteria("© 2019");
// Find all possible watermarks containing the specified text
PossibleWatermarkCollection possibleWatermarks = watermarker.Search(textSearchCriteria);
Console.WriteLine("Found {0} possible watermark(s)", possibleWatermarks.Count);
} Along with searching the existing watermark labels from your files, you can also remove them. Please use this C# coding for removing watermark with the specified formatting:
using (Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample.pdf”))
{
TextFormattingSearchCriteria criteria = new TextFormattingSearchCriteria();
criteria.ForegroundColorRange = new ColorRange();
criteria.ForegroundColorRange.MinHue = -5;
criteria.ForegroundColorRange.MaxHue = 10;
criteria.ForegroundColorRange.MinBrightness = 0.01f;
criteria.ForegroundColorRange.MaxBrightness = 0.99f;
criteria.BackgroundColorRange = new ColorRange();
criteria.BackgroundColorRange.IsEmpty = true;
criteria.FontName = "Arial";
criteria.MinFontSize = 19;
criteria.MaxFontSize = 42;
criteria.FontBold = true;
PossibleWatermarkCollection watermarks = watermarker.Search(criteria);
watermarks.Clear();
watermarker.Save(“path/watermark-removed.pdf”);
} Locate and delete watermarks from data files in Java
You can search watermarks in Word, PDF, Excel, and PowerPoint documents in Java. The following code is used to search watermarks on a text search criterion:
Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample.pdf”);
// Apply the exact text search string
TextSearchCriteria textSearchCriteria = new TextSearchCriteria("© 2019");
// Find all possible watermarks containing the specified text
PossibleWatermarkCollection possibleWatermarks = watermarker.search(textSearchCriteria);
System.out.println("Found " + possibleWatermarks.getCount() + " possible watermark(s)");
watermarker.close(); Removing any existing watermark labels in Java is also possible with GroupDocs.Watermark for Java API. This Java coding removes a watermark with specific formatting:
Watermarker watermarker = new Watermarker(“path/sample.pdf”);
TextFormattingSearchCriteria criteria = new TextFormattingSearchCriteria();
criteria.setForegroundColorRange(new ColorRange());
criteria.getForegroundColorRange().setMinHue(-5);
criteria.getForegroundColorRange().setMaxHue(10);
criteria.getForegroundColorRange().setMinBrightness(0.01f);
criteria.getForegroundColorRange().setMaxBrightness(0.99f);
criteria.setBackgroundColorRange(new ColorRange());
criteria.getBackgroundColorRange().setEmpty(true);
criteria.setFontName("Arial");
criteria.setMinFontSize(19);
criteria.setMaxFontSize(42);
criteria.setFontBold(true);
PossibleWatermarkCollection watermarks = watermarker.search(criteria);
watermarks.clear();
watermarker.save(“path/watermark-removed.pdf”);
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