What is Modula Watermark plugin?
Modula Watermark is a premium add-on for the Modula gallery plugin for WordPress. It applies watermarks to images as they are displayed within Modula galleries, overlaying a logo or text on the gallery image output. Unlike standalone watermarking plugins that permanently modify uploaded image files, Modula Watermark applies the watermark at display time, leaving the original files untouched in the media library.
The add-on is part of the Modula Business or above plan rather than a standalone plugin. It is designed specifically for photographers, artists, and visual content creators who use Modula as their gallery system and want to protect images from casual copying without permanently altering originals.
Because the watermark is applied at display time, original high-resolution files remain clean for client delivery or print use. However, display-time watermarks can be bypassed by accessing the original image URL directly if the files are not otherwise protected.
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Get Modula Watermark Expert HelpKey Features
- Watermarks applied at gallery display time
- Image and text watermark types
- Opacity and position controls
- Original files remain unmodified in media library
- Per-gallery watermark configuration
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Original files remain clean and unmodified
- Per-gallery control means some galleries can be watermarked and others not
- Integrated with Modula gallery settings -- no separate plugin management
Cons
- Requires Modula Business plan or above -- not available as a free standalone add-on
- Display-time watermark can be bypassed by accessing direct image URL
Free vs Premium
Modula Watermark is a premium feature included in the Modula Business plan at $99 per year. It is not available separately or in free Modula versions.
Common Problems & Fixes
Watermarks are not appearing on my Modula gallery images.
Verify that your Modula plan includes the Watermark add-on and that the add-on is activated in your Modula account and installed on the site. Go to the specific gallery settings and confirm that watermarking is enabled for that gallery. Check that the watermark image is uploaded and correctly linked in the watermark settings. Clear all site caches after making changes as cached gallery output may not show updated watermark settings.
The watermark position or size looks wrong on some images.
Watermark position and scale is relative to each image in the gallery. If images in the gallery have significantly different aspect ratios, the watermark may appear differently positioned or scaled on different images. Adjust the watermark scale percentage to find a size that works across the range of image dimensions in your gallery. Test with the smallest and largest images to find a setting that is acceptable for the full range.
Visitors can still access un-watermarked images by right-clicking and opening the image in a new tab.
Display-time watermarks only apply to the gallery display — they do not modify the underlying image file or its URL. Anyone who opens the direct image URL accesses the original without watermark. To prevent direct URL access, images need to be served through a protected delivery system that adds watermarks at the server level or restricts direct file access. This is a fundamental limitation of display-time watermarking as a protection method.
Customization & Developer Notes
How do I apply different watermarks to different galleries in Modula?
Modula Watermark settings are configured per gallery. Open the gallery in the Modula gallery editor and go to the Watermark settings tab for that specific gallery. Each gallery can have its own watermark image, text, position, and opacity settings independently. This allows a portfolio gallery with client photos to have a studio logo watermark while a public sample gallery uses a text watermark with different settings.
Can I use Modula Watermark outside of the gallery display, such as on single image pages?
Modula Watermark applies only within Modula gallery display contexts. It does not apply to images displayed elsewhere on the site — featured images, images in post content, or images in other plugins are not affected. For site-wide watermarking outside Modula galleries, use a standalone watermarking plugin like Easy Watermark that processes images at upload time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Modula Watermark worth the Modula Business plan cost?
If you use Modula as your primary gallery plugin and watermarking is important for your workflow, the Business plan covers both the gallery features and the watermark add-on together. If you only need watermarking, a standalone watermark plugin is more cost-effective. The Modula Business plan makes sense if you also use other Modula add-ons like video galleries, password protection, or advanced grid options and the watermark is an additional benefit.
Does watermarking with Modula affect gallery loading performance?
Display-time watermarking adds a small processing step when generating watermarked image output. For most galleries with a reasonable number of images, this overhead is not noticeable. Very large galleries with many high-resolution images may see slightly increased server processing. Caching the gallery output at the server or CDN level mitigates this by avoiding repeated watermark processing on every page view.
Can I use text watermarks with a custom font in Modula Watermark?
Text watermark font options depend on what the Modula Watermark add-on makes available in its settings. Standard system fonts and common web fonts are typically available. Custom font files may not be directly uploadable depending on the plugin version. For precise font control over text watermarks, an image-based watermark using a logo or text-as-image PNG with transparency gives more control over appearance than text rendering.
What happens to watermarked gallery display if I cancel my Modula plan?
If the Modula Business plan expires and is not renewed, premium add-ons including Modula Watermark stop functioning. Galleries revert to the free Modula feature set without watermarking. The original images are unaffected since they were never modified. If you need to ensure watermarks persist, switch to a standalone watermarking plugin that permanently modifies image files before cancelling a Modula subscription.