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Free image caption maker
Add a Caption to an Image Online
Place a new caption over a photo, move it to the right visual position, style it for readability and export the finished composition as a PNG.
Images stay in your browser. Translation sends only the active English text.
Caption workflow
How to put a caption on a picture
Build the caption as a separate layer so the source picture does not need editable text.
Write and position the caption
Enter concise text, drag it to a clear area and add more layers only when the message needs them.
Style, crop and export
Adjust font, size, outline, shadow or background, select an output crop and sign in to download the PNG.
Caption guide
Choose the right image caption workflow
Adding new words is different from replacing words already embedded in image pixels.
A new movable text layer
This caption maker renders new text above your picture and combines both into the downloaded PNG.
For creators and practical photo notes
Creators, teachers, marketers and small teams use captions for context, quotes, announcements and social messages.
Control readability and position
Drag the caption, select a font and adjust outline, shadow, background and opacity so the words remain readable.
Different from existing-text replacement
Captioning keeps the original picture underneath a new layer. AI replacement removes existing lettering and reconstructs its background.
Replace existing text instead →Start with one short message
Upload your image above, write the essential caption first, then add styling only where it improves contrast.
Add my captionCaption design choices that matter
Readable contrast
Use an outline, shadow or background panel when the photo contains mixed light and dark areas.
Platform-friendly crops
Choose square, portrait, story, landscape or 1.91:1 output and keep text away from likely interface overlays.
One caption or several layers
Use one layer for a simple photo caption; separate a headline, label and CTA when each needs independent placement.
FAQ
Questions about adding captions to images
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Upload a picture, place and style your message, then export a PNG without using credits.
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