Write on a photo in seconds: a caption for a flyer, a label on a screenshot, a date on a picture, a quote for a post. Drag the text where it belongs and save.
Add text to image at a glance
| Price | Free, no sign-up, no watermark, no daily limit |
|---|---|
| Accepts | JPG · PNG · WebP · HEIC |
| Largest file | 50 MB per file |
| Where it runs | In your browser: files are never uploaded |
| Works on | Any modern browser on iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux |
| Send the result | Download it, or send it free with a link or by email (up to 20 GB) |
How to add text to image
- Choose or drop the photo.
- Type your text, pick a font, size and colour, then press Add text.
- Drag the text into place; tap it later to change it.
- Press Save image with text and download or send it.
Make text readable on any photo
- Shadow (on by default) separates light text from a busy or bright background.
- Background box puts the text on a semi-transparent panel: the clearest option on screenshots and posters.
- Size is set as a share of the photo, so it looks the same whether the photo is 800 or 8000 pixels wide.
- Poster style (a heavy condensed font) suits short headlines; Handwritten suits cards and invitations.
Several texts, easy changes
Add as many texts as you need: each one can be dragged, and tapping one loads it back into the controls so you can change the wording, colour or size. Delete removes the selected text, and Undo steps back through every change. Arrows, boxes and a highlighter in the Draw tab help point at what the text describes.
Text as a watermark
To stamp your name or website on a whole set of photos at once, in the same corner and size on each, use Watermark images, which handles batches and adjusts to every photo's size. For one picture, adding the text here gives you full control over its position.
How this compares
| This tool | Online converters (e.g. TinyPNG, iLoveIMG or CloudConvert) | Desktop apps (e.g. Photoshop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your file is uploaded | No | Yes, to their servers | No |
| Install or account | None | Account for some features | Install needed |
| Watermark or daily limits | None | Common on free plans | Depends on the app |
Plans of other services change; check their sites. More image tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is a watermark added to my picture?
No. Only the text you add appears on the saved image.
Can I use emoji or other alphabets?
Yes. The text is drawn with the fonts on your device, so emoji, accents, Cyrillic, Arabic and Asian scripts work if your device shows them.
Can I move the text after adding it?
Yes. In the Text tab, drag it on the photo; tap it to edit or delete it.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. Type, then drag the text with your finger.
Need to send a big file?
Send files up to 20 GB with a download link or by email. Free, no account needed, original quality.
Send large files free