Add Text to Image
Put captions, labels, watermarks and memes on a picture with control over position and size.
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How to use add text to image
- 1Add your image
The preview shows exactly where the text will sit, updating as you type.
- 2Style the text
Set the font, size and colours. Add an outline or shadow so it stays readable over any background.
- 3Download
Export as PNG to keep the text crisp, or as JPEG for a smaller file.
About add text to image
Add text to image puts a caption, label or watermark onto a picture. Use it for social posts, screenshots with an annotation, price labels on a product shot, or the top and bottom captions on a meme.
Text placed over a photograph needs contrast to be readable against a busy background, and that is what the outline and shadow controls are for. White text with a black outline is the most reliable combination on almost any image, because it works whether the background is a bright sky or dark foliage. Text with neither will disappear the moment the picture changes.
Keep the size conservative relative to the image. Captions that look right on a phone are often unreadable once the image is viewed small in a feed, so a good rule is that text height should be at least 5 percent of the image height. If the words really matter, put them on a solid banner across the image rather than over the subject.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make text readable over a photo?
Add an outline or a drop shadow. White text with a thin black outline works over almost any background, because the outline guarantees contrast regardless of what is behind the letters.
What size should the text be?
At least 5 percent of the image height, and larger if the image will be viewed small in a feed. Test by shrinking the preview until you can barely read it, then make the text bigger.
Can I add a translucent band behind the text?
That needs a rectangle tool, which this page does not have. Placing text directly is cleaner when the image is busy.
Does it work for memes?
Yes. Choose the Impact font, white text, black outline, top and bottom positions, then export as PNG.
Can I rotate the text?
Not here. For angled text, add it in an image editor after downloading the base image.
Are my images uploaded?
No, the text is drawn onto a canvas in your browser.
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