What’s new in this release

Category Identifier Description
  • [Fix] Watermark appears corrupted when using TextAlignment.Center in image. (WATERMARKNODEJS-1971)
  • [Feature] Ability to specify file type when opening document. (WATERMARKNODEJS-1987)
  • [Fix] High CPU Usage. (WATERMARKNODEJS-1480)
  • [Fix] Technical improvements and internal optimization. (WATERMARKNODEJS-1481)
  • [Fix] Resolved compatibility issues with Node.js 20+. The library now installs and runs correctly on the latest LTS versions. (WATERMARKNODEJS-1482)

Key Fix – Node.js 20+ Compatibility

Before version 26.1, the package failed to install on Node.js 20.x and higher.
This release updates the underlying Java bridge, ensuring the @groupdocs/groupdocs.watermark package works seamlessly on the current Node.js LTS line.

Updated Package README

The npm package README was refreshed to include:

  • Key product features
  • System requirements
  • Installation instructions
  • Quick-start code samples

How to Get the Update

  • npm – Install or upgrade to version 26.1:

Package page: https://www.npmjs.com/package/@groupdocs/groupdocs.watermark

  • Direct Download – Available from GroupDocs.Releases:

Download page:
https://releases.groupdocs.com/watermark/nodejs-java/new-releases/groupdocs.watermark-for-node.js-via-java-26.1/

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