Add Text to Image
Put captions or labels on any photo.
100% private — runs in your browser, nothing is uploaded.
Click to upload, drag & drop, or paste
PNG, JPG, WebP or GIF
Ctrl+Vto paste from clipboard
How to use the Add Text to Image
- 1Upload an image
Drag & drop or click to choose a photo.
- 2Type your text
Multiple lines are supported.
- 3Style and place it
Set size, color, bold, outline and a 3×3 grid position.
- 4Download
Save the result as a PNG at full resolution.
Examples
| Input | Output |
|---|---|
photo + 'SALE 50% OFF' bottom-center | labeled promo image |
screenshot + '© yoursite.com' | credited image |
Put words on any picture — no editor needed
This add text to image tooloverlays custom text on a photo with live preview: choose any of nine positions, scale the text relative to the image, pick a color, and toggle bold and outline. Multi-line text is supported, and the download is rendered at the photo's full native resolution.
The outline trick
Text laid straight onto a photo disappears into busy backgrounds. The classic fix — used by subtitles and memes alike — is a contrasting outline around each letter, which keeps white text readable on sky and dark text readable on shadow. It's on by default here, with the stroke width scaled to your font size.
Quick jobs, done quickly
Captioning a photo for social media, stamping a price on a product shot, crediting a screenshot, or labeling steps in a tutorial image shouldn't require installing an editor. Pair this tool with the image cropper to frame the shot first, the rotate tool to straighten it, and the compressor to shrink the result for the web.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add text to a photo online?
Upload the image, type your text, pick a position on the 3×3 grid, adjust size and color, and download the finished PNG. The preview updates live as you type.
How do I make text readable on a busy photo?
Keep the outline option on — it draws a dark contour around light text (and vice versa), the same trick memes and subtitles use. Larger sizes and bold weight also help on detailed backgrounds.
Can I add multiple lines of text?
Yes — press Enter in the text box for line breaks. Lines are spaced automatically and the whole block anchors to your chosen position.
Will the text look sharp on the downloaded image?
Yes. Text is rendered at the image's native resolution, not the preview size, so the download is as crisp as the original photo allows.
What can I use this for?
Captions, watermark-style credits, product labels, simple memes, event flyers, marking screenshots — anywhere a quick text overlay saves opening a full editor.
Is my photo private?
Yes — everything renders on a canvas in your browser. The image is never uploaded.