Upload a picture
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP and identify a clear area for the text.
Adjustable text shadow
Add Shadow to Text on an Image
Place new text over a photo and adjust its shadow color and blur to create separation, soft depth or a display-style glow.
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Three steps
How to add a shadow to text on an image
Adjust the shadow
Write the message, choose a shadow color and increase or reduce the blur while watching the preview.
Review and export
Position the text, confirm the crop and sign in to download the PNG.
Workflow guide
Choose the right add a shadow to text on an image workflow
Understand what the tool changes before you export the finished composition.
A text overlay with shadow controls
The editor renders a new layer with a selectable shadow color and blur amount.
For headlines, labels and captions
Creators and small teams can separate short text from photography or give display lettering a deliberate depth effect.
Style each layer independently
Shadow settings work alongside font, fill, outline, background, opacity, rotation and drag positioning.
Shadow and outline solve different problems
A shadow offsets soft contrast behind letters; an outline follows their edges. Either or both can be used.
Add outlined text instead →Start subtle and inspect
Upload above, reduce the effect until the words remain readable without distracting from the picture.
Practical design checks
Match blur to text size
Small words generally need restrained blur; large display text can carry a broader shadow.
Choose intentional color
A dark shadow supports light lettering, while saturated colors can produce a glow-like preset.
Check the final crop
Reposition the layer after changing dimensions because its visual relationship to the image may change.
Related text tools
Add Text to Image
Explore every available text styling control.
Add Outline Text
Create a defined border around new letters.
Add Text to Thumbnail
Apply readable overlay styling to thumbnail art.
FAQ
Questions about add a shadow to text on 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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