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Free pic text editor
Add Text to Image Online
Adding new words is different from replacing words already embedded in image pixels. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP, create movable text layers, style them and download the finished PNG without using AI credits.
Images stay in your browser. Translation sends only the active English text.
Three simple steps
How to Add Text to Image
Upload the image, write and position the new words, then style and export the completed composition.
Write and position the text
Create one or more text layers, enter the new words and drag each selected layer to the intended position.
Style and export the PNG
Adjust the font, outline, shadow or background, preview the finished picture, then sign in and download without spending AI credits.
Design choices
Design Choices for New Image Text
Plan contrast, size, position and layer count so the message stays readable without hiding the picture.
Readable contrast
Choose a text color that separates from the image. Add an outline, shadow or background panel when the photo contains mixed light and dark areas.
Useful font size
Set the size for the final viewing context, then preview the image at a smaller scale so captions and labels remain easy to read.
Clear text position
Drag words away from faces, products and important details. Leave enough space around the edges for the selected crop.
Focused text layers
Use separate layers when a headline, label and call to action need different styles or positions, but keep each message concise.
Add text examples
Add text to image for every scenario
See how captions, offers, dates and multiple text layers can work across different pictures.
TEAM DAY · FRIDAYAdd text to image for office announcements
Add text to a photo as a clear event headline, then use a 1:1 or 4:5 crop for social publishing.
NEW · 20% OFFAdd text to image for product promotions
Put text over a picture with an outlined display font so the offer stays readable against the product image.
ROME · SUMMER 2026Add text to image for travel photos
Add text to the image as a date and location label, using a soft handwritten style for a personal photo.
QUICK GUIDESAVE FOR LATERAdd text to image for guides and tutorials
Use the pic text editor to create separate heading and note layers, then select and reposition either text group.
Tool guide
Choose the Right Add Text to Image Workflow
Choose the correct page for a new text layer, a focused caption or words already embedded in an image.
A browser-based pic text editor
This free tool places a new caption or label over an existing picture and exports the combined design as a PNG.
Made for quick visual updates
Creators, sellers, students and small teams can compose the full overlay without installing design software. Sign-in is required only when downloading the PNG.
Add and manage separate text groups
Create up to eight overlays and click either the words on the canvas or an item in the layer list to edit that group. Crop presets keep each layer in the same relative position.
Different from a full design suite
The focused controls make simple overlays faster, while full design software remains more suitable for custom fonts, curved text and complex multi-layer layouts.
Start with your own picture
Upload an image above and create the overlay, or use the related tool when you need to replace existing words.
Edit existing image text →Need a focused photo caption?
Use the caption workflow for guidance on position, readability, social crops and the difference between adding and replacing words.
Add Caption to Image →JPG, PNG or a focused effect?
Use format-specific guidance or learn how outline, shadow and thumbnail headline controls fit the task.
Add Text to JPG · Add Text to PNG · Add Outline Text to an Image · Add Shadow to Text on an Image · Add Text to a ThumbnailMore overlay workflows
Add to WebP, build a tiled watermark, use a text panel, rotate a layer or compose for social crops.
WebP · Watermark · Background · Rotate · SocialChoose the right workflow
Add New Text or Edit Existing Image Text?
Use this table to match the job to the correct page. This page adds new layers; it does not reconstruct words already embedded in image pixels.
| Task | Use this page | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Add a completely new text layer | Add Text to Image | Create movable headlines, labels or calls to action. |
| Write an image caption or social message | Add Caption to Image | Place concise explanatory copy over a photo. |
| Change text already inside an image | Edit Text in Image | Use AI to remove and reconstruct embedded wording. |
| Add a watermark or signature | Add Text Watermark | Apply one mark or repeat it across the image. |
| Add outline, shadow or a text panel | Text Style Tools | Improve contrast with focused text styling controls. |
| Rotate a new text layer | Rotate Text on Image | Set the angle and reposition the overlay. |
FAQ
Questions About Adding Text on an Image
Ready to add text to your image?
Upload and edit for free, then sign in to download your PNG without using credits.
Add text to a photoNew to overlays? Read how to add text without Photoshop or the image text readability guide.