Write on your photos
Add multiple captions, titles, and labels. Drag each text overlay into position and choose its font, size, and color.
Make text stand out
Customize the outline color and width to keep words readable over a busy photo. Use separate captions for different text styles.
Add text above or below an image
Use top and bottom caption bars to keep text off the picture. Adjust background colors, borders, height, and text alignment.
Save your captioned image
Download as JPG or PNG, with WebP available in supported browsers. Adjust export quality and turn off the optional watermark in Other Options.
How to add text to a photo online
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Choose your image
Upload or drag in a JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC photo. You can also use a screenshot or other still image.
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Type your caption
Open On-Image Captions, click + Add, and enter your text. Add another caption for a separate title or label.
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Style and position your text
Choose a font, size, fill color, and outline. Drag the caption onto your photo. To place text outside the picture, open Box Caption and add a top or bottom bar.
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Download the finished image
Choose your export format in Other Options, then click Download. Your text is saved as part of the picture.
Make photo captions easy to read
Keep titles short and use a contrasting outline over detailed backgrounds. Leave space around faces and important objects. A top or bottom caption bar gives longer text room without covering the photo. Preview at the size you plan to share so your words remain readable.
Adding text to images: FAQs
- How do I add text to an image?
- Upload your photo, open On-Image Captions, and click + Add. Type your caption, choose a font and colors, and drag the text into position. Click Download to save the image with your text.
- Can I add more than one caption to a photo?
- Yes. Add separate text captions for titles, labels, or meme text. Each caption has its own position, font, size, fill color, and outline.
- Can I put a caption above or below my image?
- Yes. Open Box Caption and add a Top Box Caption or Bottom Box Caption. You can change the bar height, border, background color, text color, font, size, and alignment.
- Which image formats can I use?
- Upload JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC photos. Download as JPG or PNG, or WebP in browsers that support WebP export. Choose the export format in Other Options.
- Can I add text to photos for free without a watermark?
- Yes. No account or subscription is required. Uncheck the optional site watermark in Other Options before downloading your captioned photo.
- Are my photos uploaded to a server?
- Adding text and downloading run in your browser. If you choose Share and confirm, the finished image is uploaded to create a public link.