# Colacky's Watermarker

## Table of contents
* [Introduction]
* [Language/Libraries]
* [HowTo]
* [Author]

## Introduction

This is a simple program that helps you watermark your(hopefully) pictures.
I've decided to release it for free, since there's many paid alternatives out there,
and I know it's hard to spend additional money, when you're not making any yet with your pictures.
That being said, you can't expect all the bling of paid programs - this one is simple and gets the job done with little preparation.

## Language/Libraries

This program is created with:
* Python 3.9
* Pillow 8.4
* Tkinter
* Ttkthemes 3.2.2

## HowTo aka Setup

This program only works with most common files types and outputs PNG.
There is one thing you have to prepare before you start watermarking and that is the watermark template file.

### Watermark Setup

Follow these steps to avoid any issues:
1. Open an empty .png file with **transparent background**.
2. Change the size/resolution of the file to that of your largest pictures (fx. 4288 x 2848).
3. Add/apply/import your watermark into the empty .png file.
4. Resize your watermark to your liking and then place it where you want the program to put it on the pictures (fx. bottom right-hand corner).
5. Change the opacity if needed.
6. Save your watermark .png file in a separate folder.

### Running the program

Run the WatermarkerByColacky.exe file.
Once the window pops up, use the [...] buttons to choose appropriate directories for input(pictures before watermarking) and output(pictures watermarked by the program) and the watermark file(choose the file directly).
Press the Watermark! button and wait for the program to finish - a popup message will let you know once the job is done.
To close the program press the Quit button.

## Author

Hi, I'm Colacky and I'm the author of this simple program. I made it for my fiancée's and mine personal use, but I figured there must be more people like us, who like doing photography as a hobby, but don't want their pictures stolen. We have checked for alternatives, but in the end it always involved money. I hope you find it useful!
If you were ever to feel like sending a dollar or two my way as a thank you, there's the "Donate!" button, which will take you to a donation page - this is absolutely up to you.
Thanks and take care.
