Watermark on upload
LokdX automatically watermarks uploaded content, according to the feature description for this page. Check the published preview so you know how the mark appears on your work.
CREATOR TOOLS & RESOURCES
Content
Protection.
Uploaded content is automatically watermarked.
Content can be copied without permission, and a watermark is one useful layer - not a promise that copying is impossible. For non-consensual intimate images, learn how the specialist StopNCII.org tool works.
Automatic
Watermarked on upload
Built in
No extra step for each file
One layer
Part of a wider protection plan
BUILT INTO YOUR WORKFLOW
Make protection part of how you publish.
An automatic watermark means one less manual step each time you upload. Pair it with good publishing habits and a clear response plan. No single measure can prevent every copy or misuse.
An added layer, not a lock
A watermark can help identify a marked copy, but it does not stop screenshots or guarantee a file cannot be copied, cropped or altered. Treat it as one part of your protection plan.
Keep a response plan
Save your original files and keep a record of where and when you published them. If your work appears elsewhere without permission, save the link and report it to the platform hosting it.
A SIMPLE PROTECTION PLAN
Know what to do before a problem happens.
Watermarking helps, but good records and a clear reporting route matter too. Set up these habits before you need them.
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Check the published version
Preview your upload and make sure the watermark appears as expected.
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Keep your originals
Save original files, working copies and publication dates in a secure place. WIPO notes that creators can share work online while retaining rights and setting limits on its use.[5]
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Know where to report misuse
Use the platform's reporting process. For intimate images shared without consent, use the specialist support linked below.
FACT-CHECKED GUIDANCE
Use the right protection for the problem.
StopNCII is designed for non-consensual intimate image abuse. Its matching service is not a general copyright or content-theft tracker. The organization that runs it also publishes separate figures for its Revenge Porn Helpline; the two services and their numbers should not be mixed up.[1]
StopNCII has a specific purpose
StopNCII is a free tool for adults dealing with non-consensual sharing of intimate images or videos. It is not a service for ordinary copyright disputes or every kind of stolen content.[1]
Read StopNCII's guidanceHow its matching works
StopNCII creates a digital fingerprint on the user's device; the image itself stays there. Partner platforms check for matches and act under their own policies. StopNCII cannot remove content from the whole internet. [2]
See how it worksPut the annual figure in context
SWGfL reports nearly 25,000 reports to the separate Revenge Porn Helpline in 2025. Those reports concern intimate image abuse; they are not a StopNCII count or a total for general content theft.[3]
Read SWGfL's reportWatermarks have limits
A CVPR study found that consistent visible watermarks could be estimated and removed from image collections. It did not test LokdX's watermark, but it shows why no watermark should be described as foolproof. [4]
Read the CVPR studyIf an intimate image is already online, StopNCII advises reporting it to the hosting platform first; its tool can help with future matches on participating services. [1]
QUESTIONS ANSWERED
Content protection, plainly explained.
What automatic watermarks can do, where they stop and how to respond.
What does automatic watermarking do?
The feature described for LokdX adds a watermark to uploaded content without a separate manual step. It adds a layer of protection, but does not make copying impossible.
Does a watermark stop people copying my work?
No watermark can guarantee that. A file may still be copied, screenshotted or altered. Research has also shown that some repeated visible watermark patterns can be removed from image collections. Read the CVPR study.
Is StopNCII for any kind of content theft?
No. StopNCII is for non-consensual intimate images and videos. It uses image matching with participating platforms; it is not a general copyright takedown service or a tracker for all stolen creator content. See its scope and guidance.
How does StopNCII work?
It creates a digital fingerprint, called a hash, from an eligible image or video on the user's device. The image itself stays there. Participating platforms compare uploads with the hash and review matches under their own policies. Read the steps.
What should I do if my work is reposted?
Save the page link and screenshots, keep your original work, and use the reporting process on the site hosting the copy. If intimate images were shared without consent, StopNCII advises reporting them to the platform and can help with future matches on participating services.
Can I still sell premium work as a one-off release?
Yes. Content protection and the way you sell your work are separate choices. See the Pay-Per-View guide for one-time releases, or the Subscription Management guide for ongoing memberships.
PROTECTION, BUILT IN
Keep a layer of protection in your workflow.
Watermark on upload, keep your records and know where to report a problem.
FURTHER READING
Sources and references
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StopNCII.org, Frequently Asked Questions. What the tool is for, how image hashing works and what it cannot do.
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StopNCII.org, "How StopNCII.org Works." On-device hash creation, partner-platform matching and service limits.
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SWGfL, "Revenge Porn Helpline Handles Record Number of Cases in 2025," July 6, 2026. The Helpline's annual report: nearly 25,000 reports in 2025, concerning intimate image abuse.
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Tali Dekel, Michael Rubinstein, Ce Liu and William T. Freeman, "On the Effectiveness of Visible Watermarks," CVPR, 2017. Academic research on the limits of consistent visible watermark patterns across image collections.
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World Intellectual Property Organization, "Copyright in the Digital World." General guidance on sharing creative work while retaining rights and setting permissions.
StopNCII's figures and the Revenge Porn Helpline's reports cover intimate image abuse, not all content theft. This page is general information, not legal advice.