Add Text to Photo Online Free
Type text on any image, pick your font, colour, and position, then download as a high-quality PNG. No watermark. No account. Everything happens in your browser.
Drop your image here
or click to browse
JPG, PNG, WebP · up to 20 MB · or paste with Ctrl+V
How to add text to a photo online
- Upload your photo by dropping it onto the upload area or clicking to browse.
- Type your text in the Text field — a preview updates in real time.
- Choose a font, and toggle Bold or Italic if needed.
- Use the Size slider to scale the text relative to the image width.
- Drag the Horizontal and Vertical position sliders to place the text exactly where you want it.
- Pick a Text Colour and optionally add a Stroke for visibility on any background.
- Click Download to save as PNG.
What people use this for
- Social media captions — add quotes or context directly on the photo for Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter posts
- YouTube thumbnails — bold title text on a photo makes thumbnails stand out
- Memes — classic impact-font text on images
- Birthday and greeting cards — personalised messages on a photo
- Motivational quotes — overlay an inspiring quote on a landscape or portrait
- Watermarks and branding — add your name or logo text to protect your photos
- Event announcements — date, time, and venue text on a photo background
Tips for great results
- Use a dark stroke on light text (or vice versa) so it reads on any background.
- Impact and Bebas Neue work great for bold, meme-style captions.
- Dancing Script adds an elegant handwritten look for quotes and cards.
- Lower the Opacity slider for a subtle watermark effect.
- Set Stroke Width to 0 for clean, unoutlined text on solid-colour backgrounds.
Common questions
Is there a watermark on the downloaded image?
No. Every image you download is completely watermark-free. There is no branding added to your photo.
Do I need to create an account or sign up?
No account or sign-up required. Open the tool, upload your image, add your text, and download — that is it.
What image formats can I upload?
You can upload JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and TIFF files up to 20 MB.
How many fonts are available?
49 fonts are available, including bold display fonts like Bebas Neue and Anton, handwritten styles like Dancing Script, and elegant options like Playfair Display and Cormorant Garamond.
Can I add text to a photo on my phone?
Yes. The tool works in any mobile browser — Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. No app download needed.
What format does the download come in?
The download is a full-quality PNG file, regardless of the original format you uploaded.
Can I add a stroke or outline to my text?
Yes. Use the Stroke Width slider to add an outline around the text and pick a separate stroke color. This is useful for making text readable on any background.
Want to go further?
Read the full guide: How to add text to an image online for free