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Add Text to Image Online — Free & Instant

Add text to photos and images online — free, no signup. Fonts, colors, effects. JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF. 100% private in your browser.

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Tip: You can double-click the text on the image to edit it directly.

Add Text to Image Online — Free Photo Text Editor

NanoImage's free add text to image tool lets you add text to photos and pictures online — no signup, no upload to servers. Type captions, labels, or quotes, then customize font size, color, bold, shadow, and outline. Drag text anywhere on the image, use multiple layers, and download in seconds. Works on desktop and mobile browsers with JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF.

How to add text to image online

Upload your photo, type in the Text Settings panel, pick size and color, drag the text box on the canvas, then download. This is the fastest way to add text to a picture or add text over image for social posts, invitations, and screenshots.

Add text to photo — no signup, no limits

Add text to photo online free with unlimited exports. Processing runs locally in your browser, so images stay private — ideal when you need to add text to your photo without cloud uploads.

Supported image formats

Add text on image files up to 20MB: JPG and JPEG for photos, PNG for crisp overlays and transparency, WebP for web graphics, and GIF for static or animated images.

When to use text on photos

Perfect for social captions, event posters, product labels, meme-style quotes, watermark-style labels, and quick edits on iPhone or Android — no Photoshop or Canva account required.

Text effects that stand out

Use shadow, outline, bold, and alignment controls so your caption stays readable on busy backgrounds. Export as PNG when you need the sharpest text edges.

How to Add Text to a Photo — Step by Step

  1. Click Upload Image or drag and drop a JPG, PNG, WebP, or GIF file.
  2. Type your text in the Text Settings panel and adjust font size and color.
  3. Drag the text on the image; add shadow, outline, or extra layers if needed.
  4. Click Download Image to save your photo with text.

WebP image format — Google Developers · Canvas API — MDN · CSS Fonts — MDN

FAQ: How to Add Text to Image Online

How do I add text to a photo online for free?

Upload your photo, type your text, choose font and color, then download. No signup required.

Can I add multiple text boxes on one image?

Yes. Use Add Layer for multiple text layers, each with its own position and style.

Can I add text to a PNG or WebP image?

Yes. JPG, PNG, WebP, and GIF are supported. PNG is great for sharp text on transparent areas.

How do I add text to a picture on my iPhone?

Open this page in Safari on iPhone, upload, add text, and download — no app install needed.

Can I add text to an animated GIF?

Yes for many GIFs in this tool. For full animated GIF workflows, also try our GIF Maker page.

Is my image uploaded to a server when I add text?

No. All editing happens in your browser; files never leave your device.

Is this add text to image tool free?

Yes — free, no watermarks, no limits, no hidden fees.

Can I drag and style text on the image?

Yes. Drag on canvas, double-click to edit, and use bold, shadow, outline, and alignment options.