Add Text to Image
Add a caption to an image.
Add a caption to an image.
How to use Add Text to Image
- Upload the picture you want to caption
- Type your text and set its position, size, and color
- Download the captioned image
About Add Text to Image
Add Text to Image drops a caption straight onto a picture — you type your words, then choose where they sit, how big they are and what colour they should be. That makes it handy for captioning a screenshot, labelling a photo, titling an image before you post it, or laying out meme-style text across the top and bottom of a picture. Because you control position, size and colour, you can keep the words clear of the important part of the shot.
Under the hood the tool draws your text with the browser's built-in canvas, so it works the same whether you open it on a computer or a phone — there's nothing to install and no separate app to download. It handles the common image formats you already have, including JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP, and lets you save the finished picture once the caption looks right. If you just want to add a quick line of text without opening Canva or a heavier photo editor, this covers it.
One thing worth knowing: this adds visible text painted onto the image itself, not the "alt text" that describes a picture for screen readers — that's an HTML attribute you set where the image is published, not something baked into the file.
Everything happens on your own device. Your picture is never uploaded to a server, there's no account or sign-up, and there are no limits or watermarks. It's free, and boring, but it works.
Frequently asked questions
- Is it free, and do I need to sign up?
- Yes, it is free with no account or sign-up. There are no usage limits and nothing is stamped onto your image beyond the text you add yourself.
- Does my image get uploaded anywhere?
- No. The caption is drawn in your browser using the canvas, so the picture is processed on your own device and never sent to a server. Your image and your text stay with you.
- How do I add text into an image, and which formats work?
- Open your image, type your text, then set the position, size and colour. Common formats such as JPG, JPEG, PNG and WebP work, and you can save the captioned image when you are happy with it.
- Can I choose where the text goes?
- Yes. You control the position, size and colour, so you can drop a caption in a corner or place it across the middle. This lets you keep the text clear of the important part of the picture.
- Can I use fancy fonts or curved, outlined text?
- The text uses standard fonts available in your browser. It adds a straightforward caption rather than curved text, outlines or heavy effects, which keeps it simple and readable.
- How do I add alt text to an image?
- Alt text is different from what this tool does. It is a written description of a picture that screen readers announce and search engines read, and you set it as an HTML attribute or in your CMS or social post where the image is published, not inside the file. Use this tool for a caption people can actually see, and add alt text separately when you upload the picture.
- Can I add meme text to an image?
- Yes. Type your caption and position it wherever you like, so you can put one line across the top and another near the bottom for a classic meme look. You also control the size and colour to keep the words readable over the picture.
- How do I add text to a JPEG image?
- Open your JPG or JPEG photo, add your text, and save it back out when it looks right. PNG and WebP images work exactly the same way.
- Can I add text to an image on my iPhone?
- Yes. The tool runs in the browser, so open this page in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone or Android, add your image and caption it there. It works on a phone as well as a computer.
- Is there an app to download, or does it run in the browser?
- There is no app to install. The whole tool runs on this web page, so you just open it and start captioning, with nothing to download or update.
- Can I add text to an image without using Canva?
- Yes. This is a lightweight, free alternative for when you only need to drop a line of text onto a picture and would rather not open Canva or a full photo editor. It handles the caption and lets you save the result, without an account.
- Does the tool use the browser canvas to add the text?
- Yes. It draws your words onto the picture using the browser's built-in canvas, all on your own device. That is why nothing has to be uploaded for the text to appear.