=== YXX Smart Watermark ===
Contributors: yanxuanxiang
Tags: watermark, image watermark, copyright, protect images, photo protection
Requires at least: 5.8
Tested up to: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 1.0.0
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: yxx-smart-watermark

Lightweight image watermark protection for WordPress. Add text or logo watermarks to your images automatically.

== Description ==

YXX Smart Watermark protects your original images with text or logo watermarks. Perfect for photographers, designers, and content creators who want to protect their visual assets.

**Free Features:**
* Text watermarks with customizable font, size, color, and opacity
* Image/Logo watermarks
* Automatic watermark on upload
* 9 position anchors (top-left, top-center, top-right, etc.)
* Per-size control (thumbnail, medium, large, full)
* Works with JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP formats
* Lightweight — no impact on frontend performance

**Why use Smart Watermark?**
Protect your images from unauthorized use. Watermarks deter image theft while maintaining professional appearance.

== Installation ==

1. Upload the plugin folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
3. Go to Settings → YXX Smart Watermark to configure
4. Choose watermark type (text or image), position, and settings
5. Done! New uploads will be automatically watermarked

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Does this slow down my site? =

No. Watermarking happens during image upload only. There is zero impact on frontend page load speed.

= Can I watermark existing images? =

The free version watermarks new uploads only. For bulk watermarking of existing images, upgrade to Pro.

= Will it work with all image formats? =

Yes. The plugin supports JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP formats.

= Is it GDPR compliant? =

Yes. The plugin doesn't store any user data or make external requests.

= Does this plugin make any external requests? =

No. The free version runs entirely on your server. No data is sent anywhere.

== External Services ==

This plugin does not connect to any external services. All functionality runs entirely on your own server.

== Screenshots ==

1. Settings page — configure text or image watermark options
2. Example of text watermark applied to an image
3. Example of logo watermark applied to an image

== Changelog ==

= 1.0.0 =
* Initial release
* Text watermark support with customization options
* Image/logo watermark support
* Automatic watermarking on upload
* 9 position anchors
* Per-image-size control
