About the Add Text to Image
Add Text to Image lets you write on a photo without installing anything. Pick a picture, type your words and drag them into place on the picture, or tap one of nine position buttons. Change the font, size and colour, add an outline so the words stay readable on any background, and add as many separate text boxes as you need, for example one at the top and one at the bottom for a meme. Save the result as a PNG or JPG. Your photo is edited in your browser and is never uploaded.
Updated October 2026
How to use the Add Text to Image
- 1Click Select photo and choose the picture you want to write on.
- 2Type your words in the Text box. Drag the text on the picture, or use the position buttons such as Top, Middle or Bottom right.
- 3Change the font, size, text colour and outline. Tap Meme style for white capital letters with a black outline.
- 4Click Add text for another line elsewhere on the picture, choose PNG or JPG, then click Download.
Making text easy to read on a photo
The most common problem with words on a picture is that they disappear into the background. Two things fix it: contrast and an outline. White text with a dark outline is readable on almost any photo, and dark text with a light outline works on bright ones.
Keep the text short, choose a size that you can still read on a small phone screen, and place it over a calm part of the picture such as the sky, a wall or the floor.
Meme, caption and quote ideas
- Meme: two text boxes, top and bottom, in Meme style capital letters.
- Caption: one line at the bottom in Sans serif with a thin outline, for travel and family photos.
- Quote: a Serif font in the middle of a plain or blurred photo, with a large size and no outline.
- Label: small text in a corner to mark a date, a place or your name.
- Before and after: make each half in Combine Images first, then add the labels.
Placing and sizing your text
Drag the text directly on the picture for free placement, or tap a position button for a perfectly aligned result. Size is a share of the picture's width, so the text looks the same on a small copy and on the full photo.
Text that is too long wraps onto new lines and never runs off the edge. Press Enter in the text box to start a new line yourself.
Adding text on your phone
Open this page in Safari or Chrome, tap Select photo and choose a picture from your gallery. Touch and drag the words with your finger. The page does not scroll while your finger is on the picture, so scroll from the edge or the controls below it. When you tap Download, the finished image is saved to your downloads or photos. If the photo is the wrong shape for your caption, fix it with Crop Image or Image Resizer first, then add the words.
Features
- Drag text anywhere, or use nine position presets
- Several text boxes on one picture
- Five font styles with bold and all-caps
- Text colour, outline colour and outline thickness
- One-tap meme style
- Long text wraps and stays inside the picture
- PNG or JPG download at the photo's full size
- Private: your photo never leaves your device
Frequently asked questions
How do I add text to a photo?
Select your photo, type your words in the Text box and they appear on the picture. Drag them where you want, adjust the size and colour, then click Download.
How do I make a meme with this?
Add your picture, type the top line, tap Meme style, and place it with the Top button. Then click Add text, type the bottom line, tap Meme style again and choose Bottom. The result is bold white capitals with a black outline.
Why add an outline to the text?
An outline in a contrasting colour keeps words readable when the photo behind them is busy or changes from light to dark. Set the thickness to zero if you prefer plain text.
Can I put more than one piece of text on the picture?
Yes. Click Add text as often as you need. Each one has its own words, font, size, colour and position. Tap a text on the picture, or its button under the picture, to edit it.
Will the photo lose quality?
The picture is saved at its original size, so it looks as sharp as before. Choose PNG for the best quality. JPG makes a smaller file. Only very large photos are reduced slightly to fit the limits browsers set for images.
Can I use my own fonts?
Not at the moment. You can choose from five styles that are available on your device, so the exact letter shapes can differ a little between phones and computers. Check the preview before you download.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. The text is drawn onto the photo inside your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, so private pictures stay private.