Upload your image
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP and decide where the message should sit.
Adjustable text outline
Add Outline Text to an Image
Create a movable text overlay with a separate fill color and outline, then tune the border width so words stay distinct from a changing background.
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Three steps
How to add outline text to an image
Set fill and outline
Enter the text, choose contrasting fill and outline colors, then adjust the outline width.
Position and download
Drag the layer, inspect the final crop and sign in to export the PNG.
Workflow guide
Choose the right add outline text to an image workflow
Understand what the tool changes before you export the finished composition.
Text with a visible border
This tool renders a new text layer with an adjustable stroke around the letter fill.
For busy image backgrounds
Creators, marketers and educators use outlined headlines or captions where one flat color blends into part of a photo.
Separate fill and border controls
Change text color, outline color and outline width for each selected layer, then combine them with position and size controls.
More focused than a full design suite
The workflow covers quick movable overlays; custom font uploads and curved text are not available.
See all overlay controls →Test contrast at final size
Upload above, begin with a modest outline and inspect small letters before increasing its width.
Practical design checks
Pair light and dark colors
A light fill with a dark outline—or the reverse—usually separates letters across mixed tones.
Avoid swallowing the letterforms
An overly wide stroke can close counters and make small text harder to read.
Check every text layer
Outline settings apply to the active layer, so review each layer before export.
Related text tools
Add Text to Image
Use the complete text-overlay workflow.
Add Shadow Text
Use adjustable blur for another contrast treatment.
Add a Caption
Place a focused caption at the top, center or bottom.
FAQ
Questions about add outline text to an image
Start with your image
Upload it, create and position the new text layer, then review the preview before export.
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