water mark
Embedded paper logo
A water mark is a faint design visible in paper when held to light, embedded during manufacturing as a mark of quality or authenticity.
Currency and official documents use watermarks to prevent counterfeiting.
The term extends to digital watermarks—invisible codes embedded in images or files to track ownership or prevent unauthorized copying.
Also spelled as one word: watermark.
- paperPressed pulp for writing
- paper trailDocumentary evidence chain
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
- sealAuthentication stamp or mark
- embossRaise design from surface
transparent · currency · bank note · authenticity · document · imprint · faint · security · security feature · logo · pressed · fiber · genuine · certificate · fine print · fade · tide · low tide
printing method
water markink stamp
Inked impression tool
inkjet print · letterpress · embossing · engraving · screen printing