How to add text to an image
Choose an image, add your text, adjust the style, and save the result in a few steps.
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Choose your image
Click Choose Image or drag and drop your image into the editor.
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Add a text layer
Click Add Text to place a new text layer on the image.
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Customize the text
Enter your text, then adjust the font, size, color, opacity, alignment, shadow, or stroke.
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Position the text
Drag the text layer into place, then rotate it if needed.
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Download the final image
When the preview looks right, choose PNG, JPG, or WebP and click Download.
What you can do with this tool
Use the text editor to write on photos, add captions, label images, create quote pictures, and prepare simple graphics for everyday use.
Add captions to photos
Add short captions, names, dates, locations, or notes to personal photos, travel pictures, screenshots, or event images.
Annotate screenshots
Add short notes or explanations to screenshots for tutorials, feedback, or support.
Add labels to images
Label parts of an image, add short explanations, mark details, or create simple visual instructions.
Create quote images
Write quotes, messages, reactions, or short text blocks on images for posts, stories, thumbnails, or simple graphics.
Prepare social media images
Create simple announcement images, story graphics, title images, and text overlays for social platforms.
Create simple text watermarks
Place your name, brand, handle, or copyright notice on an image before sharing it online.
Why use this tool
Works in the browser
Editing happens locally in your browser, so you can put text on images without sending the file to a server for processing.
No signup required
You can start right away without creating an account or installing extra software.
Live preview
Changes to text, position, size, color, opacity, shadow, and stroke appear while you edit.
Flexible export formats
Download the finished image as PNG, JPG, or WebP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add text to an image online for free?
Yes. You can add text to images and photos online for free, then download the result without creating an account.
How do I put text on an image?
Choose an image, add a text layer, and enter your text. Then adjust its font, size, color, alignment, rotation, and position before downloading the result.
Can I add more than one text layer?
Yes. You can add multiple text layers, style and position each one separately, and duplicate a selected layer when needed.
Which image formats can I download?
You can download the finished image as PNG, JPG, or WebP.
Do my images get uploaded to a server?
No. Your image is processed locally in your browser and is not sent to a server for editing.