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Add Text to Photo

Write on your photos in seconds. Add a caption, a quote, a date or a label, choose the font, color and outline, and place it exactly where you want — then download. Everything happens in your browser.

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How to add text

  1. 1

    Add your image

    Drag and drop a photo onto the editor, or click to browse. It opens straight in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

  2. 2

    Add and style your text

    Use the toolbar to crop, rotate, add text and captions, draw, apply filters, adjust brightness and contrast, or add a watermark — as much or as little as you like.

  3. 3

    Download the result

    Click Save to download the edited image to your device. Free, instant, and never watermarked.

Why use Add Text to Photo?

Everything in one place

Crop and resize, add text and captions, draw, apply filters, fine-tune brightness/contrast/saturation, and watermark — all from one toolbar.

100% private

The editor runs locally in your browser. Your image is never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone.

No account, no watermark

No sign-up, no paywall, and nothing stamped on your image — unlike most online editors.

Works on any device

It runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android or iPhone — no install.

Captions, quotes and labels — your way

Add one line or several, in any font, size and color, with an outline or background so it stays readable over a busy photo. Drag each text box where you want it and rotate it if you like. Great for captions, watermark-style credits, announcements, or labeling a screenshot — without uploading the image anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

Are my images uploaded to a server?

No. The editor loads and saves your image entirely in your browser. Your files never leave your device, so it even works offline once the page has loaded.

Can I change the font and color?

Yes. Pick the font, size, color, alignment and outline for each piece of text, and position it anywhere on the photo.

Does it add a watermark or cost anything?

No. Adding text is completely free and your image downloads with nothing extra added.

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