#swm - Simple WaterMarker app for iPhone and iPad

This app is designed to apply a minimal watermark.

Its recommended for those who may have some reservations about posting images directly on social media but find the hassle outweighs any countermeasures.

Recently, there has been some controversy surrounding services claiming to use AI to remove watermarks. Personally, Ive tried these services, but instead of just removing the watermark, they tend to reconstruct the entire image, resulting in distortion in areas unrelated to the watermark.

When aiming for the highest quality in watermark removal, the machine cost is a significant factor, so its unlikely such a service can be offered for free. Therefore, the notion that "AI can remove it, so watermarks are meaningless" may not hold entirely true. The cost of adding a watermark and the cost of processing to remove it likely favor the latter.

With this app, anyone can easily add a minimal watermark. We hope you take immediate steps to protect your images.

This app allows you to adjust the transparency of the text in multiple steps, with values below 0.1 being barely perceptible to the naked eye.

On a personal note, when considering methods to prevent unauthorized reproduction of illustrations, a deterrent is essential. One such deterrent is straightforward: money.

If it becomes possible to claim damages exceeding the profits gained from unauthorized reproduction through "simple procedures," it would serve as an initial deterrent.

Another is suspicion. By spreading nearly invisible watermarks, the thought that "there might be an invisible watermark" could act as another deterrent. If invisible watermarks are recognized as digital forensics (electronic evidence) and can result in unexpected claims for damages based on the publication period, it will undoubtedly discourage unauthorized reproduction.

Start by adding a simple watermark and subtly suggest, "We will take a firm stance" and "We also have invisible watermarks."

Postscript
Im also interested in AI learning inhibition technologies like Mist. If there is demand, Id like to implement and test them. However, since it incurs machine costs, I would need to incorporate advertisements as a trade-off for processing. Im a bit hesitant about the costs, so Id like to gauge demand first.