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 Add Watermark & Resize  version 1.0.0
                                  Author: Kentaro Shiomi
                                  https://techhowto.blog/product-list/
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Thank you for downloading "Add Watermark & Resize".

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* Overview
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A free Windows application for batch-processing images for blogs
and websites. It performs the following operations on multiple
images in one go:

  - Resize (long/short side or width/height basis, keeps aspect
    ratio, optional shrink-only mode, can also be turned off)
  - Watermark (transparent PNG support, 9 anchor points + margins,
    percentage-based sizing, rotation, opacity)
  - Convert (PNG / JPG / BMP / WebP / GIF / TIFF)

Settings can be saved as up to 10 presets, and the last used preset
is restored automatically on startup. All metadata such as EXIF is
removed from output files.

For detailed instructions, see the user's manual published on the
author's website.

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* System requirements
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  OS              : Windows 10 (64-bit, 21H2 or later) / Windows 11
  Free disk space : approx. 200 MB or more (includes approx.
                    50 MB for stored watermark images)
  Internet        : not required (all processing is done locally)

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* Installation
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  Run add_watermark_resize_setup_1.0.0.exe and follow the
  on-screen instructions.

  Note: On first run, Windows may show a "Windows protected your PC"
  (SmartScreen) screen. If so, click "More info" and then
  "Run anyway".

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* Uninstallation
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  Uninstall "Add Watermark & Resize" from Windows "Settings" >
  "Apps" > "Installed apps".

  Note: Uninstalling also automatically deletes your settings,
  presets, and registered watermark images
  (the %APPDATA%\add_watermark_resize folder), leaving nothing
  behind. If you want to keep them, back up that folder (or use
  the in-app backup feature) beforehand.

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* License / Terms of use
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  1. This software is freeware. It can be used free of charge by
     individuals and organizations alike.
  2. Images processed with this software may be used freely,
     including for commercial purposes.
  3. Redistribution of this software is prohibited.
  4. Modification, reverse engineering, decompilation, and
     disassembly of this software are prohibited.

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* Disclaimer
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  This software is provided "as is", without warranty of any kind.
  The author accepts no liability for any damage (including data
  loss) arising from the use of, or inability to use, this
  software. Always keep backups of your original images.

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* Bug reports / Requests
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  Please use the contact page on the author's website, or the
  X (Twitter) account listed there. The author will respond where
  possible, but support and fixes are not guaranteed.

  If you find this software useful, you can support its development
  via OFUSE. It is greatly appreciated.
    https://ofuse.me/kentaroshiomi

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* History
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  1.0.0 (2026/07/28)  Initial release

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 (C) Kentaro Shiomi  https://techhowto.blog/product-list/
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