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
About the Image Text Overlay
The Image Text Overlay is a simple, free helper for image, audio and file tasks that runs entirely on your own device. Add styled text on top of an image — font, color, stroke, position.
How it works
Type in what you have, and the answer shows up right away. Change anything and it updates by itself. Everything runs in your browser, so it is fast and nothing you type is sent away.
Want the deeper story? The Knowledge Base explains the ideas behind the tools in more detail.
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.
How do I use the Image Text Overlay?
Just type your numbers. The answer shows up right away — there is no button to press. Change anything and it updates by itself.
Does it cost anything or need an account?
No. The tool is completely free, there is no account to create, and it keeps working offline after the page first loads.
Is anything I type uploaded?
No. The tool works entirely on your device, so the values you enter never leave your browser.
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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