Why Add Text to Images?
A picture is worth a thousand words, but sometimes you need a few more. Whether designing a YouTube thumbnail, creating an Instagram quote, or adding a personal message, PhotoEditOnline gives you professional typography tools for free.
Typography Features
- ✓ Multiple Fonts (Serif, Sans-Serif, Handwriting)
- ✓ Custom Colors & Gradients
- ✓ Drop Shadows & Outlines (Stroke)
- ✓ Opacity Control (Great for Watermarks)
Popular Uses
How to Add Text to a Photo (Step-by-Step)
Upload Your Photo
Start by uploading your image to the main editor.
Select the Text Tool
Click the 'T' icon in the left toolbar. Click anywhere on your image to add a text layer.
Type & Style
Type your message. Use the right sidebar to change font size, color, and add shadows/outlines.
Download
Go to File > Save as to grab your new image.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I move the text later? ▼
Yes! Each text is a separate layer. You can select it and move it anytime before saving.
Can I use custom fonts? ▼
Yes, our editor comes with a variety of built-in Google Fonts, and we are working on support for custom font uploads.
How do I add a watermark? ▼
Simply add a text layer with your brand name, lower the Opacity in the layer settings to 30-50%, and place it where you want.
What fonts work best for social media images? ▼
- Headlines: Oswald, Montserrat, Bebas Neue
- Body Text: Roboto, Open Sans, Lato
How to add curved text to photos? ▼
Currently, our editor supports straight text. For curved text, you can create multiple text layers and position them manually along a curve path.
Can I change text color and add effects? ▼
Yes, you can customize text color, add shadows, outlines, and adjust opacity. All text styling options are available in the text properties panel.
How to add text to GIF images? ▼
Our editor primarily works with static images (JPG, PNG, WebP). For GIFs, you'd need to extract frames, add text to each frame, then reassemble.
What's the best text size for mobile images? ▼
For mobile viewing, use larger text sizes (minimum 24px for body text, 36px+ for headlines). Test your image on mobile devices before publishing.
Is it free to add text? ▼
Yes, adding text, captions, and editing photos is 100% free with no watermarks added by us.
How to add multiple text layers? ▼
Click the Text tool multiple times to create separate text layers. Each layer can be edited independently with different fonts, colors, and positions.
Can I save text as a template? ▼
While we don't have template saving yet, you can save your edited image and reuse it as a base. We're working on template features for future updates.