Image Text Overlay
Add styled text on top of an image — font, color, stroke, position.
How to Use
- Drop your image into the input area.
- Type the text you want to overlay. Use \n in the input box for line breaks.
- Pick the font (system fonts available — Arial, Times, Courier, etc.).
- Adjust font size, color, and stroke (outline) thickness.
- Position the text using X/Y coordinates or drag in the preview.
- Click Download to save the result. The original image is preserved.
Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between this and the Meme Generator?
Meme Generator is opinionated: top + bottom text in the classic Impact font with white-fill black-stroke styling. Image Text Overlay is fully flexible: any text, any font, any color, any position, any stroke. Use Meme Generator for classic memes; use this for everything else.
Can I use my brand's custom font?
The tool uses fonts available to the browser. For custom fonts, you'd need to load them via CSS first (Google Fonts, self-hosted @font-face). The font dropdown lists standard system fonts; specifying others by name will work if the font is loaded on the page. For 100% reliable custom fonts, do the overlay in a desktop tool like Photoshop or Affinity.
How do I add multi-line text?
Use \n in the text input for line breaks. The renderer splits and stacks lines. Vertical alignment is automatic; line spacing matches the chosen font size.
Will the text be sharp at any zoom?
Yes — the text is rendered at the image's actual resolution, not zoomed-in pixels. So a 4000×3000 image gets crisp text at 4000×3000 even though your preview is shown smaller. This matters for printing or for images that will be displayed at higher resolutions than your preview.
Can I add multiple text elements?
This tool focuses on single text overlays. For multiple text elements, captions, or full text-on-image layouts, use a dedicated layout tool or run the overlay multiple times, layering each result onto the next pass.
Does the original image get modified?
No — the original is read once and the modified version is downloaded as a new file. The source file on your computer is untouched.
Common Use Cases
Adding captions to photos
Caption a vacation, family, or event photo before sharing — date, location, or quote.
Quote graphics for social
Combine an inspirational quote with a relevant background image for Instagram, X, or Pinterest.
Annotated screenshots
Label specific areas of a screenshot with descriptive text for tutorials or bug reports.
Branding photos
Add your name, business, or website in a corner of photos before publishing.
Event flyers and graphics
Add date, time, location, and other details to a hero image for a flyer or invite.
Educational content
Label diagram parts or annotate scientific images for instructional materials.
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