Add Text to Image
Add text overlays to any image โ multiple layers, 20+ fonts, outline, shadow, and background effects. Drag to position. Files never leave your device.
How to add text to an image
- 1Drop or browse an image
Drag and drop an image onto the upload area, click to browse, or paste from your clipboard. JPEG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC formats are supported.
- 2Add and style text
Click "Add Text" to create layers. Choose font, size, colour, and effects like outline, shadow, or background box. Drag text to position it anywhere on the image.
- 3Save your image
Click Save Image to download at full resolution. Choose JPEG, PNG, or WebP format. Text is rendered crisp and sharp at the original image dimensions.
How to add text to an image online โ no app needed
Adding text to images is one of the most common design tasks โ social media quotes, event announcements, product labels, memes, and watermarks all require text overlaid on photos. Browser-based tools are better than downloading apps for occasional use because there's no installation, no account creation, and no recurring subscription. The key styling features that matter most are font choice (bold sans-serif for impact, elegant serif for quotes), outline for readability on complex backgrounds, and background box for guaranteed legibility. A reliable tip: use white text with a black outline โ it's readable on any background without needing to know the background colour in advance.
Tips for readable text on photos
Contrast is the foundation of readable text โ light text on dark images, dark text on light. When you can't control the background, the outline (stroke) trick solves everything: white text with a 2โ3px black outline is readable on literally any background. For busy backgrounds with mixed light and dark areas, a semi-transparent background box behind the text guarantees legibility. Bold sans-serif fonts like Oswald and Anton read well at small sizes, while elegant fonts like Playfair Display need more space. For mobile readability, text should be at least 5% of the image height โ anything smaller becomes unreadable when the image is viewed on a phone screen.
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