Add Text to Image

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Overview

``text Add Text to Image lets you place styled text on any photo in your browser. Upload an image, add one or more text layers, choose the font, size, colour, and an optional neon glow, drag each layer into place, then export — with no upload, no signup, and no watermark. ``

```text Whether you're captioning a photo, making a quick meme, adding a quote to a background, or labelling an image for work, this tool puts text exactly where you want it. You can stack several text layers, each with its own font and style, and position them by dragging right on the canvas.

It all runs in your browser, so your image is never uploaded and the finished file carries no watermark. Pick a font, set the size and colour, add a glow if you want one, and export a clean image when you're done. ```

How to use it

```text H2: How to add text to an image

Step 1: Upload a base image — drag a photo onto the canvas or click to choose one

Upload a base image — drag a photo onto the canvas or click to choose one. It loads instantly and stays on your device.

Step 2: Add and style text — click "Add New Text" to create a layer, type your words, then set the font, size, fill colour, and an optional neon glow (radius and accent colour)

Add and style text — click "Add New Text" to create a layer, type your words, then set the font, size, fill colour, and an optional neon glow (radius and accent colour). Drag the text on the canvas to position it, and add more layers as needed.

Step 3: Export — when it looks right, click "Export Image" to download the result

Export — when it looks right, click "Export Image" to download the result. Use "Clear Studio" to start over. ```

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the finished image free of watermarks?

Yes. Whatever you export is exactly what you see on the canvas — there's no watermark, logo, or branding added to your image. The tool is completely free with no account or payment, so you can add text to as many photos as you like and download clean results ready to post, print, or share.

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. Everything happens in your browser on your own device, so your photo is never uploaded anywhere. Nothing is stored once you close the tab. That keeps personal or work images private, and it means the editor responds instantly because there's no waiting for files to travel to and from a server.

Can I add more than one piece of text?

Yes. Click "Add New Text" for each text layer you want, and they stack in the Active Layers Stack. Every layer has its own font, size, colour, and glow, and you can drag each one independently on the canvas. That makes it easy to combine, say, a bold headline with a smaller caption underneath.

What fonts can I use?

There are 11 font families built in, covering a range of styles — clean sans-serifs like Arial and Trebuchet, classic serifs like Times New Roman, a bold cinematic headline face, a monospace option, and a few casual and elegant choices. Pick whichever suits the mood of your image; you can use different fonts on different text layers.

How do I make the text stand out on a busy photo?

Use the neon glow. Each text layer has a glow radius slider and a glow accent colour, which adds a soft halo around the letters. A glow in a contrasting colour helps text stay readable over a detailed or low-contrast background. You can also pick a fill colour that contrasts with the area of the photo behind the text.

How do I move the text where I want it?

Just drag it. Once a text layer is on the canvas, click and drag it to position it anywhere on the image. Use the zoom controls to get in close for fine placement, then use "Fit to Screen" to see the whole image again before you export. Each layer moves independently.

Can I change the text size?

Yes. Each text layer has a font-size slider that ranges from small captions up to large headline sizes (up to 200px on desktop). Adjust it live and the text updates on the canvas immediately, so you can match the size to the image and the amount of text you're adding.

What image formats can I use?

You can upload common image formats — JPG, PNG, WebP, and more — as the base image. Drop in the photo you want to caption or label, add your text, and export the finished result. If you need to convert the output to a specific format afterwards, the Image Converter can handle that.

Does it add a gradient or curved text?

No. The text styling is a solid fill colour plus an optional neon glow — there's no gradient fill or curved/arced text option in this tool. For straightforward captions, headlines, quotes, and labels with a glow effect, it covers the common needs; more elaborate text shaping would need a full graphic editor.

Does it work on my phone?

Yes. The editor is built for mobile too, with a tools ribbon and persistent Add Text and Download buttons, so you can add and style text with touch on Android or iOS. Nothing is installed — it runs in the phone's browser — making it convenient for quick captions on photos you're about to post.

Will the exported image stay sharp?

Yes. The text is drawn onto the image at its native dimensions, so the export keeps the photo's resolution and the text stays crisp. If you need a different size afterwards, use the Image Resizer; if you need a smaller file, run the result through the Image Compressor.

Do I need to install any software or sign up?

No. There's nothing to download or install and no account to create. The whole tool runs in any modern web browser, on any device, so you don't need a desktop image editor. Just open the page, upload a photo, add your text, and export.

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