OPF Image Treatment

Watermark

A low-opacity image reinforces brand or confidentiality without becoming primary content.

watermarkNative OPF

Best Fit

Internal decks, confidential briefings, appendix slides, and brand identity pages.

Photography Guidance

Use simple logos or symbols, not detailed photos. Keep opacity low and position away from body copy.

Avoid

Avoid watermarks on already busy slides or where legal text requires full readability.

Treatment Practices

1

Use watermarks sparingly and keep them low contrast.

2

Avoid placing watermarks behind small text.

3

Prefer vector-like transparent image assets for logos.

OPF Config

image-treatments:watermark
Open Presentation Format
{
  "design": {
    "brand": {
      "watermark": {
        "url": "https://example.com/watermark.png",
        "opacity": 0.08
      }
    }
  }
}
Open in OPF Playground

Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.

Related How-To Articles

General Image Rules

1

Crop with intent

Choose fit, position, and size based on the subject and message, not just available space.

2

Protect readability

Text over images needs enough contrast, an intentional overlay, or a separate text surface.

3

Respect image truth

Avoid filters or crops that distort evidence, screenshots, charts, or compliance imagery.

4

Keep a system

Use a small set of image treatments consistently so photo-heavy decks still feel coherent.