Create captions, memes, or beautiful designs
Text Editor
Start with your image
Upload your photo to the editor by clicking to select a file from your device. After your image appears, find and click the 'Add text' button in the editor toolbar.
Text Editor
Make your message stand out
You can then type your message and use the intuitive controls to customize the font, size, and color until it's perfect.
Put your new image to work
Once your design is complete, your creation is now ready to download or drop your new creation into thousands of ready-to-use templates to customize a design for social media, posters, and more.
6 Reasons to Add Text to Your Photos
1. Create a shareable social media post
Sometimes a picture needs a caption to go viral. Adding text directly to your image makes it instantly shareable on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. This helps you communicate a clear message and grab your audience's attention right away, even before they read your post's description.
2. Make a meme or funny photo
Memes are a huge part of online culture, and text is what makes them work. When you add a clever caption or punchline to a funny photo, you can instantly turn it into a meme to share with friends. It's a quick and easy way to get a laugh and participate in a trend.
3. Highlight key details
If your photo contains a lot of visual information, adding text can help guide the viewer's eye. For example, you can label a specific product in an e-commerce photo or point out a location on a travel picture. This ensures that important details don't get lost and helps your audience understand the image's context.
4. Give your photos a professional look
Adding text isn't just for fun—it can also make your photos look more professional. You can use text to add a watermark to protect your work, or use it to create a title for a photo album or a blog header. This small detail can elevate your image and make it look more polished and intentional.
5. Tell a story with a single image
Sometimes, an image is only a small part of a bigger story. Adding text allows you to combine the visual with the narrative, creating a more complete experience for the viewer. Whether it's a quote, a date, or a personal message, text can transform a static photo into a mini-story.
6. Create a beautiful typography design
Beyond just being functional, text can be a beautiful design element in itself. You can experiment with different fonts, colors, and layouts to make the words a central part of your image's aesthetic. This is perfect for creating inspirational quote graphics, event invitations, or artistic posters.
Add text to photo FAQs
Is this add text to photo tool free to use?
Yes, you can add text to your photos and download the final image for free.
Will adding text reduce my image quality?
No, our design editor will maintain the original quality of your image. You can add text and save your creation without losing image resolution.
What types of image files can I upload?
You can upload a wide range of popular image formats, including JPG, PNG, and SVG. Just drag and drop your file or select it from your device to get started.
What can I do with my captioned image after I've created it?
Your new image is ready to be used anywhere you like! Or, even better, you can immediately use your new edited image in one of our customizable design templates for social media posts, a flyer, a poster or much more.
Can I remove the text after I've applied it?
Yes, you can easily select and delete the text box at any time before you download the final photo or image.
Are my uploaded photos kept private and secure?
Absolutely. Your privacy is our top priority. All uploaded photos are kept private and are never shared.