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title: "Watermark Protection for Product Previews"
description: "Learn how 3DIMLI protects product previews with watermarks, which preview types are covered, and what buyers see before and after purchase."
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Protect your product previews so buyers can inspect before purchase without unauthorized copying.

3DIMLI applies watermarks to public-facing preview content. Buyers see a protected preview before purchase. After purchase, they receive the clean, original downloadable files you uploaded.

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## Which Previews Are Watermarked?

| Preview Type | Watermark Coverage | Best Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Images** | Main image, gallery, and preview images | Upload preview-quality images, not original source files |
| **Audio** | Partial support; varies by setup | Upload short sample clips — not the full track |
| **Video** | Platform-dependent (if externally embedded) | Use trailers or short clips with a logo or watermark |

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## What Watermarks Look Like

Watermarks are applied to make preview content harder to reuse without permission. They may appear as:

- A repeated watermark pattern across the image
- A semi-transparent overlay
- A platform or brand mark

The exact appearance varies by preview type and product display area.

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## Customizing or Disabling Watermarks

Watermark styling options may be limited depending on your account settings.

If customization is available, options may include:

- Enabling or disabling preview protection per media item
- Choosing which media is shown publicly
- Replacing full previews with shorter sample files
- Uploading your own preview files with a custom logo before uploading

:::warning
Only disable preview protection if you are comfortable showing that preview publicly without a watermark. Disabling it makes preview content easier to copy or reuse without permission.
:::

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## Before and After Purchase

| Stage | What Buyers See |
| --- | --- |
| **Before purchase** | Watermarked preview content |
| **After purchase** | Clean downloadable files from the product package |

:::note
Always upload clean final files as downloadable product files. Keep preview images separate from your actual delivery graphics — do not use the same file for both.
:::

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## Best Practices

:::tip Protecting your previews
| Do | Why |
| --- | --- |
| Use separate preview and delivery files | Prevents exposing final assets publicly before purchase |
| Use short clips for audio and video | Gives buyers enough context without the full product |
| Add your own logo or watermark inside videos | Extra layer of protection independent of platform watermarking |
| Check your product page before publishing | Catch any unintentional file exposure early |
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## Related

- [Pricing Options](/creating-products/pricing-options): Set prices per license for your products
- [Advanced Settings](/creating-products/advance-settings): Additional product configuration options
- [What Triggers Admin Review](/creating-products/review-triggers): When product changes go to review
- [License Policy](/policies/license-policy): Full details on usage rights and buyer permissions