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 words, then adjust the font, size, color, opacity, shadow, or stroke.
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Position the text
Move the text layer to the right place and position it where it fits best on your image.
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Download the final image
When the preview looks right, click Download to save the edited image as a PNG file.
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.
Put text on an image
Place words directly on a picture and adjust the font, size, color, opacity, shadow, and stroke to make the text fit.
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.
PNG export
When you are finished, download the edited image as a PNG file.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add text to an image online for free?
Yes. You can add text to an image, write on photos, and download the result as PNG without signing up.
How do I put text on an image?
Choose an image, add a text layer, then type your words. You can adjust the font, size, color, opacity, shadow, stroke, and position before downloading the result.
Can I add a caption to a photo?
Yes. You can add captions to photos, label images, write notes, or place short text directly on a picture.
Can I create a text overlay on an image?
Yes. Add one or more text layers and place them anywhere on the image to create a simple text overlay.
Do my images get uploaded to a server?
Editing runs directly in your browser. You can add text to your image without sending the file to a server for processing.