Add Text to Image Online
Captions, titles and labels with outline and background
To add text to an image, open it above, click Add text, then type over the placeholder. Choose a font, colour, bold or italic, and add an outline or background box so it stays readable on any photo. Drag to move, pull the corners to resize, and export — all without uploading.
Open an image to start editing
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How to make a add text to image
Open your picture
Choose any photo or start with a blank canvas.
Add and style text
Click Add text, type your words, then pick font, colour, outline or background. Double-click text to edit it again.
Export
Download the image as JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF.
Make text readable on any photo
Text on busy photos is hard to read. Fylo's outline option draws a dark stroke behind each letter — the classic meme and thumbnail look — while the background option places a semi-transparent box behind the words, which suits captions and labels. White text with an outline is legible on almost any image.
Fonts and layout tips
Choose bold sans-serif fonts like Nunito, Arial, Verdana or Impact for thumbnails and social posts; Georgia or Times for elegant quotes. Keep YouTube thumbnail text to three to five large words, place it away from the bottom-right corner (where the video length appears), and use the Layers panel to keep text above stickers and overlays.
Ideas for text on photos
Add a title and date to event photos, a price and size to product shots, a quote on a scenic background, a short caption for a meme, or step numbers on a screenshot for a tutorial. Combine text with arrows and rectangles from the Shapes tool to point at details, and use emoji stickers for a lighter tone.
| Style | Best for |
|---|---|
| Outline | Memes, thumbnails, busy backgrounds |
| Background box | Captions, labels, product callouts |
| Plain | Quotes on clean backgrounds |
Frequently asked questions
Can I add several text boxes?
Yes — click Add text as often as you like; each is a separate layer.
Can I rotate text?
Yes, drag the round rotation handle above the selected text.
Can I use my own font?
The editor uses fonts available in your browser plus Nunito. Custom font uploads aren't supported yet.
Will the text be blurry?
No — text is rendered at the image's full resolution when you export.
Can I add text to a GIF?
You can open a GIF, but only its first frame is edited and exported as a still image.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. Add Text to Image runs entirely in your browser — your files are processed on your own device and never sent anywhere. Once the page has loaded, it even keeps working if your connection drops.
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