Add Text to Any Image Online — 100% Free
Upload any photo and add custom text with 18 fonts, colors, shadows, and outline effects. Drag and position text anywhere on your image. Download in PNG or JPG — completely free, no account required.
Add text to your image
Upload an image, type your text, customize the style, and download. 100% free — no login, no credits, no limits.
Upload an image to add text
Drag and drop your image here, or click below. Add custom text with fonts, colors, and effects.
Supports JPG, PNG, WebP • Max 10MB
How to add text to an image in 3 steps
No design experience needed. Upload, type, and download in seconds.
Upload your image
Drag and drop any JPG, PNG, or WebP file into the editor. The image loads instantly on canvas — no server upload needed.
Add and style your text
Click 'Add Text' to create text layers. Choose from 18 fonts (including Chinese, Japanese, Korean), set colors, size, bold, italic, shadow, and outline effects. Drag text anywhere on the image.
Download your image
Export as PNG (lossless) or JPG (compressed). The text is rendered directly onto the image at full original resolution — what you see is what you get.
See it in action — real text overlay examples
From meme captions to product labels, see how the text adder handles different creative scenarios.
Add bold meme text to a photo
Added classic white-on-black meme captions to the top and bottom of a photo. The text uses a bold font with a thick black outline for maximum readability on any background — the timeless meme format that works on every social platform. No design skills needed: just type your text, enable outline, and drag it into position.
Create branded social media graphics
Turned a simple product photo into a promotional Instagram post by adding a headline, sale percentage, and call-to-action text. Each layer uses different fonts, sizes, and colors — all positioned with drag-and-drop in seconds. Perfect for e-commerce sellers who need quick, professional-looking promotional images.
Popular ways to use our free photo text editor
From meme creation to product labeling — see how people use the free text editor in their daily work.
Create meme text on photos
Add bold Impact-style text to any image for memes. Use white text with black outline for maximum readability on any background — the classic meme look.
Add captions and subtitles to images
Place subtitle text at the bottom of video screenshots or photo stills. Customize font size and shadow for readability across different background colors.
Create social media post graphics
Turn photos into social media graphics with quote overlays, announcement text, or promotional messages. No need for Canva or Photoshop.
Label product photos for e-commerce
Add price tags, feature callouts, or product names directly onto product images. Perfect for marketplace listings and catalog designs.
Add watermarks to protect your photos
Place semi-transparent text across your images as a watermark. Use the opacity slider to control visibility — protect your work without ruining the visual.
Design quote cards and inspirational posts
Overlay beautiful typography over landscape or abstract background images. Pair decorative fonts like Playfair Display or Pacifico with shadow effects for professional-looking results.
Why use our free text adder?
A purpose-built online tool designed to add text to images quickly and freely.
100% free — no hidden limits
Unlike other tools, there's no login required, no credit system, and no daily usage limit. Add text to as many images as you want, forever free.
18 fonts including CJK support
Choose from 15 Google Fonts (sans-serif, serif, display, handwriting) plus Noto Sans for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean text. Every font loads instantly from Google Fonts CDN.
Multiple text layers with drag-and-drop
Add as many text layers as you need. Click to select, drag to reposition. Each layer has independent styling — mix fonts, sizes, and colors on the same image.
Shadow and outline effects
Add text shadows with customizable color and blur radius. Enable text outlines with adjustable color and width. These effects make text readable on any background.
Full-resolution export
Download your image at the original resolution — not a compressed preview. Supports both PNG (lossless) and JPG (compressed) formats. All processing happens in your browser.
Loved by creators worldwide
18 Google Fonts included
Google Fonts included
100% Free — no limits
Free — no limits
0 Server uploads needed
Server uploads needed
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