Add Text to Image

Upload an image, type your text, and position it anywhere on the photo by dragging. Choose a font, size, colour, and optional stroke or shadow to make the text stand out. The preview updates in real time so you can fine-tune the placement before downloading.

The tool supports multiple text layers, so you can add a heading, subheading, and body text in different styles. Each text element can be positioned, sized, and styled independently. Download the final image as PNG (for transparency support) or JPG.

The biggest challenge when adding text to photos is readability. Text that looks fine on a white background can disappear against a busy photograph. Adding a stroke (outline) in a contrasting colour is the simplest fix. White text with a black stroke is readable on virtually any background.

Other options include adding a semi-transparent dark overlay behind the text, using a text shadow for depth, or positioning text on a naturally dark or light area of the image. Bold fonts at larger sizes are more legible than thin fonts. Sans-serif fonts tend to be clearer at small sizes than serif fonts.

Meme creation is one of the most popular uses, with bold white text and black outlines at the top and bottom of an image. Social media managers add captions, quotes, and calls to action directly onto images for posts and stories. Watermarking uses small, semi-transparent text to protect photos from unauthorised use.

Other uses include creating quick promotional graphics, adding dates and captions to event photos, labelling diagrams and screenshots, and creating thumbnail images for YouTube or blog posts. For professional-quality results, consider using consistent fonts and colours that match your brand.