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Digimarc Announces ImageBridge Software  Development Kit For Linux

New Digimarc ImageBridge SDK enables Linux applications to
embed, detect and read digital watermarks

Tualatin, Ore. 

? April 10, 2001 ? Digimarc Corp. (NASDAQ: DMRC) announced today
the introduction of the Digimarc ImageBridge software development kit (SDK)
for
Linux. The ImageBridge SDK for Linux expands Digimarc's offerings for the
Linux
community and is available immediately.  The addition of the ImageBridge SDK
for
Linux is an important step in the extension of Digimarc technology, one that
allows greater numbers of customers to incorporate digital watermarking into
their own software applications and creative processes.

The ImageBridge SDK for Linux provides three basic functions: Embed watermark,
Detect watermark and Read watermark.  Embed watermark embeds a Digimarc
watermark in an image.  Detect watermark offers a quick means of determining
if
a watermark is present in an image, typically in less than one second
regardless
of image size.  Read watermark retrieves the contents of a Digimarc watermark
found in an image and links viewers to image owner information across the Web.
Digital watermarks embedded using the SDK are compatible with the full range
of
Digimarc ImageBridge watermarking and MarcSpider image tracking services.

Corporations and software vendors with imaging applications developed on Linux
will now have the ability to integrate Digimarc digital watermarking
technology
into their own software programs. "By providing the ImageBridge SDK for Linux,
we are supporting the fast growing Linux development community and continuing
our strategy of providing ImageBridge watermarking across all major computing
platforms and application spaces," said Larry Trevarthen, director of product
marketing at Digimarc.  "We are excited to offer this additional support for
companies as they seek to communicate ownership and protect their images
online."

Implementation of the ImageBridge SDK for Linux makes it possible to create
custom applications to integrate with the Digimarc ImageBridge watermarking
products, which provide comprehensive capabilities for copyright
communication,
online image tracking and image commerce.

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Digimarc also offers SDK's for digital watermarking that are compatible with
Macintosh Power PC, Microsoft Windows platforms, Unix and IBM AIX for RS/6000.
For more information about the Digimarc SDK's or products visit
www.digimarc.com
, email licensing@digimarc.com or contact Digimarc at (800) 344-4627, ext.
1123.

About Digimarc Digital Imaging Solutions
Digimarc provides content owners a range of solutions for copyright
communication, asset management and enhanced e-commerce capabilities.  It
enables enterprises to manage, track and protect digital images. Digimarc
offerings include Digimarc ImageBridge and ImageBridge Pro watermarking,
Digimarc ReadMarc software and Digimarc MarcSpider image tracking services for
enterprises and professionals who use commercially available applications for
embedding and using watermarks.  The Digimarc ImageBridge Software Development
Kit (SDK) and licenses for integrating Digimarc software with commercial or
enterprise specific applications are also available.  For more information
visit
www.digimarc.com/imaging/index.shtml.

About Digimarc
Digimarc Corp., based in Tualatin, Ore., (NASDAQ: DMRC) is the world leader in
digital watermark technology and applications. Digimarc is creating an
inherent,
persistent digital identity for all media content through imperceptible
digital
code that can be embedded in any analog or digital material. The company has
established three business units to focus on diverse media applications.
Digimarc Media Commerce watermarking solutions enable protection and tracking,
and also facilitate e-commerce of digital images, audio and video.  Digimarc
Secure Documents provides anti-counterfeiting solutions to deter unauthorized
PC-based reproduction of valuable documents such as financial, identification
and product packaging.  Digimarc MediaBridge offers a fundamentally new way
for
consumers to access the Internet. Digimarc's vision is to become a standard
feature of all media content. For more information about Digimarc, please
visit
our Web site at www.digimarc.com.

Securities Safe Harbor
All statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact,
constitute forward-looking statements and are made pursuant to the "safe
harbor"
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and
uncertainties.  Although Digimarc believes that the expectations reflected in
its forward-looking statements, including statements about the growth of the
Linux development community, are reasonable, actual results could differ
materially from those expectations or from historical results. Such risks and
uncertainties are outlined in Digimarc's Annual Report on Form 10-K for 2000
and
its most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, each as filed with the
Securities
and Exchange Commission. Digimarc is not obligated to revise or update any
forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that
may
arise after the date of this release.

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