Can I Add a Watermark to My Binance Identity Verification Photo?
No, you cannot add a watermark. Binance explicitly requires that no watermarks be added to any identity verification photos or videos you upload. Otherwise, your submission will be directly rejected.
Step 1: Understand Binance's Specific Requirements for ID Photos
What to do: Before preparing your ID photos, learn why Binance prohibits watermarks and which actions are considered violations.
How to do it, check the following requirements:
Unacceptable file types: Reshot photos, screenshots, photocopies, scanned copies, edited or cropped images, and images with watermarks.
Photos must meet the following criteria:
All four corners of the document are visible, no glare, and the text is clear and legible
Take the photo against a solid color background (such as a white wall) and turn off the flash to avoid reflections
For ID cards, photograph the front and back separately; photo collages are not accepted
Video requirements (if applicable for appeals or special verification): Videos must not contain watermarks, and no editing or screen recording software may be used.
When is this step complete: You clearly understand that "watermarked" is a violation just like "screenshot or reshot," and the system will automatically reject it.
In Binance's official Help Center, the top reason for identity verification failure is "the uploaded image is blurry, cropped, taken in a dark environment, has reflections, or contains a watermark."
Step 2: Submit Original Photos Without Adding Any Watermark
What to do: Use your phone to take original photos of your ID directly. Do not upload any image that has been edited or has text/logos added.
How to do it:
When photographing your ID, do not use any camera app with a "watermark" feature.
Do not use photo editing software to add text such as "For Binance verification only" onto the photo.
Do not use beauty cameras or filters to photograph your ID — Binance requires original photos, and any editing traces will be detected.
Before uploading, make sure the photo is a direct capture, not a screenshot, reshot, or scan.
When is this step complete: The photos you upload are original images selected from your gallery or taken in real time, without being edited by any third-party software.
Step 3: If Rejected Due to Watermark, Retake and Resubmit
What to do: If your previous submission was rejected because of a watermarked photo, retake a new photo with no markings and submit it again.
How to do it:
Retake the photo of your ID in a well-lit environment.
Ensure all four corners are visible, there is no glare, and the information is clear.
Go to the identity verification page and resubmit the original photo.
When is this step complete: After submission, the page displays "Under Review." Wait for Binance's verification result.
Common Reasons for Failure
Many users, worried about misuse of their documents, add text like "For Binance verification only" using a photo editing tool. This causes the system to directly reject the image as "edited." Another situation is users uploading a reshot of an old photo or a screenshot of a document saved on their computer, which is also considered non-compliant.
Risk Reminder
Account functions restricted: If verification fails due to non-compliant photos, your account will not be able to perform normal transactions. You can submit up to 10 times per day; if you fail 10 consecutive times, you need to wait 24 hours before trying again.
Do not trust claims that "watermarks are allowed": Some third-party tutorials claim that you can add a watermark, but Binance's official Help Center clearly lists this as a violation. Following such advice will only delay your own verification process.
If you previously uploaded a watermarked ID photo and were rejected, go retake it now — use your phone in a well-lit place, without any watermarks, cropping, or editing, and upload the original photo directly. After submission, keep an eye on the verification page and your registered email for the review notification.
