Add Text to Image
Add text to a photo or image and save it. Choose fonts, outlines and even vertical text.
1. Choose an image to add text to
Works with JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF and HEIC (iPhone photos).
Drag and drop images here
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2. Write your text and style it
As you type, the text on the image updates right away. Add as many texts as you like.
23. Save
Add some text to save the image.
Everything happens on this device. Your images are never uploaded.
PNG, JPEG and WebP keep their format, HEIC is saved as JPG, and GIF and BMP as PNG. The text becomes part of the image.
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How to use
1. Choose an image
Tap “Choose files” and pick the photo or image you want to add text to. A full-screen editor opens with “Your text” in the middle of the image.
Drag and drop the image anywhere on the page, or use “Choose files”. “Your text” then appears in the middle of the image.
2. Type your text
Tap the text box in the band at the bottom of the screen and type your words. The text on the image changes as you type.
Type your words in the text box in the panel on the right. The text on the image changes as you type. Press Enter to split it over several lines.
3. Choose a font and place the text
Tap “Font” in the band at the bottom and pick a font. Then move the text on the image with your finger and drag its bottom-right corner to set the size. Color, outline and vertical text are under “Color” and “Style”.
Pick a font in the panel on the right. Then drag the text on the image to where you want it and drag its bottom-right corner to set the size. Color, outline, shadow and vertical text are also in the panel on the right.
4. Download
Tap “Save” at the top right of the editor.
Click “Download image” at the bottom of the panel on the right to save the image with your text.
Great for
A few words on images for social media or a blog
Put a title or comment on top of a photo. White text with a black outline stays easy to read on both bright and dark photos.
People who post on social media or blogs
Quick video thumbnails and banners
A bold font, a thick outline and a band behind make text that stands out. Place as many texts as you like, such as a big headline with a short line below.
People who make videos or shop announcements
Prices and notes on product photos
Add “New”, “Free shipping” and the like to marketplace or shop photos. Vertical text is also available for a Japanese-style look.
People who sell on marketplaces or online shops
Instructions and notes on photos
Write “Tap here” or “Meeting point” on a screenshot or map. Text can be rotated to follow a slanted line.
People who make guides or notices
Good to know before you start
- The text becomes part of the image, so you can’t edit just the text after saving. To change it, add the text to the original image again.
- Stickers, illustrations and freehand lines can’t be added. Only text.
- You can open one image at a time. To put the same text on several images, save them one by one.
Making text easy to read on a photo
Text on a photo needs to stay readable whether it falls on a bright or a dark part. The easiest way is white text with a black outline. In this tool, new text starts with exactly that combination.
When an outline isn’t enough, add a shadow or a band behind the text. Like a news caption, a band keeps text clear no matter what’s in the photo. Vertical text makes short Japanese phrases look crisp.
FAQ
Answers to common questions before you start.
Are my images sent anywhere?
No. Loading the image, drawing the text and saving all happen inside the browser on your device, and your image is never uploaded to a server.
Does it work on phones?
Yes. Choosing an image opens a full-screen editor where you can move text with your finger and drag a corner to resize it. On iPhone, “Save to Photos” puts the image in the Photos app.
Which fonts can I use?
You can choose from more than 30 Japanese fonts (gothic, mincho, rounded, handwriting, brush and pop styles) and Latin fonts. Fonts load from this site, so they work even if they aren’t installed on your device. Letters a font doesn’t cover are drawn with your device’s font.
Can I write vertically?
Yes. Choose “Vertical” under “Direction” and the text runs top to bottom in columns from right to left, as in Japanese and Chinese. Long-vowel marks (ー) and brackets are turned sideways, and punctuation sits at the top right.
Can I add an outline or shadow to the text?
Yes. Choose an outline from “None”, “Thin” and “Thick”, and change its color too. You can also add a shadow or a band behind the text.
Can I add more than one text?
Yes. Each press of “Add text” places a new text. It uses the same font and color as the text you had selected, so it’s easy to keep the same look.
Can I rotate or tilt the text?
Yes. Select the text and drag the round handle that appears above it to rotate it to any angle. Near every 45°, it snaps to that angle.
Does saving lower the quality?
The image size (number of pixels) stays the same. PNG is saved as is, while JPEG and WebP are saved again at a high quality. HEIC (iPhone photos) is saved as JPG.
Can I undo a mistake?
Yes. The “Undo” and “Redo” buttons above the image go back or forward one step at a time. On a computer, Ctrl+Z (⌘Z on a Mac) also works.
Is it free?
Yes. No sign-up, no ads, and no watermark on the saved image.
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