Add Text to Photo

Open the Photoroom webapp or open the mobile app on your phone.

Click on the 'Select an image' button or simply drag and drop your original image into the designated section.

Add text to image

Go to the “Add Text” tab and then click on +add text. Double-click on the text, that you want to update.

You can then pick from various font combinations and formatting styles to add text to your photo.

Export the design

Once you're done, simply download your design in high-resolution JPG, PNG, or webp.

After downloading your design, you can also share it instantly online with friends, family, or colleagues.

Adding the perfect text to any image

Once you have uploaded your image into the Photoroom App (either on your mobile app or on the web app that is available on desktop), you can add a text box and customize the size, font, and color of your text in our image editor. Ready to make your visuals shine? Let's get started!

Discover creative fonts in our library

Explore a variety of your favorite fonts ranging from bold serifs to elegant script styles, all able to be previewed in the font selection menu. Plus, easily personalize your text's color, alignment, and spacing with just a few simple clicks. With such flexibility in our online photo editor, your captions will truly stand out.

Power up your brand

For businesses and content creators, adding text to photos plays a vital role in branding and marketing efforts. It allows for the inclusion of logos, taglines, or promotional messages, helping to build brand recognition, attract attention, and drive engagement on your social media platforms. Ready to level up your promotional photos and leave a lasting impression? Let's start crafting stunning images together!

Make your text stand out

There are a couple of techniques to make text stand out in photos: For example, you can enlarge the font size, curve the text or apply a vibrant, contrasting color to your text. Another creative idea is to make your pictures less sharp by adding a light blur or making them slightly see-through. After uploading your image, you can apply the Template “Background Blur” that you can find under Photo Editing Classics Template.

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How can adding text to your photo create an impact?

Enhanced storytelling 📖

Adding text to a photo enables you to include captions, quotes, or descriptions to your images, providing extra context and enriching the storytelling aspect .

It aids in conveying emotions, messages, or narratives that may not be fully expressed through the image itself.

Personalization and customization 💌

You can personalize your images in our image editor with text, making them unique and tailored to your specific preferences .

You can add names, dates, or personalized messages to create meaningful and memorable visuals .

Communication and engagement 👨‍👨‍👧‍👧

Text on photos can be used to convey information or engage viewers more effectively.

It can highlight key details, promote an event or a call to action, or spark conversations and interactions among viewers.

People love Photoroom

Affordable and efficient

Photoroom has turned my one-bedroom apartment into a professional photo studio. Rather than spending hours or thousands of dollars editing photos, Photoroom allows me to create pro photos in seconds, so not only does it make my photos look great, but it’s affordable & efficient.

Sebastian Pilch

Reseller on eBay

Suitable photos for my website

I love being able to remove backgrounds from my pictures. I sell online, and when I take pictures, it's not always in a clean, uncluttered environment. I like how Photoroom gets rid of all of that and allows me to change the background to something more pleasing to the eye and suitable to place on my website.

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Small business owner

A total game changer!

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You asked, we answered

How to add text to a picture?

Upload your image and it will automatically open in the editor-view of Photoroom. Click on the button "Add text" on the left and add any copy you would like to see on your image. You can chose between different fonts to match your style and usage. On the right menu, you will find different ways to further edit your image, for example adding shadows, changing the size or the color of the text.

Can including text on images promote inclusiveness?

Incorporating text on images improves accessibility for individuals with visual impairments or language barriers. By providing textual information, you can ensure that your message reaches a broader audience and promotes inclusivity.

Whats a good app to put words on pictures?

Photoroom has developed an app for photo editing and adding text to pictures. The app is available for iOS and Android, and can be downloaded from either the App Store or Google Play Store.

Go further with Photoroom

Want to unlock even more features to make your photos shine? With Photoroom Pro, you'll get access to useful features like Batch Editor, HD quality, Smart Resize, and more.