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Add text to a photo

Put text on a photo: a caption, a title, a quote or a date, in the font and colour you want.

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Free · no account · no watermark · your files stay on your device

Open a photo and a text box is ready to type in. Drag it where you want it, then pick the font, size, colour, outline, shadow and alignment. Add as many texts as you like.

AI can write the words for you, or translate them. Save as JPG, PNG or WebP when you’re done.

What you get

How to add text to a photo

  1. Open the tool and choose a photo.
  2. Type your text.
  3. Drag it into place and choose a font and colour.
  4. Download.

Tip: On busy photos, white text with a soft shadow, or a semi-transparent box behind it, stays readable everywhere.

Questions

Can I add text to many photos at once?

Yes. Use Watermark photos for the same text on many pictures, or the Batch photo editor.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. Everything happens inside your browser, so your photos stay on your own computer or phone.

Is it really free?

Yes. There is no account, no trial, no watermark and no limit on how many files you do. Clipabay is kept going by people who choose to buy us a coffee.

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