Add Text to Photo

Add quotes, captions, and titles to any photo. Just describe what text you want.

Beach sunset photo without text — Before

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Beach sunset with inspirational quote overlay — After

Add Text to Photo Free (2026)

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Popular use cases:

quote graphics
social media posts
birthday cards
event announcements
travel captions
watermark photos
motivational posters
greeting cards

Cost: Free No signup required
Time: Instant results in 15-30 seconds
Works on: Any device - browser, phone, tablet, desktop
Powered by: AI-powered photo editing

Scenario	Prompt	Time
Quote overlay	`add the text "[quote]" in elegant script at the bottom`	15s
Event text	`add the text "[message]" in colorful letters at the top`	20s
Caption	`add the text "[location]" in small font at the corner`	15s

How it works

Upload your photo

Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. Choose a photo with a clear area where text will be readable.

Expect: Simple text additions: 15-20 seconds. Styled text with effects: may need 1-2 refinements.
Describe the text you want

Type your instruction: 'add the text "Believe in yourself" in elegant white script at the bottom center.' Include the exact text in quotes, font style (script, bold, modern), color, and position. The AI places and styles the text naturally.

Tip: Specify contrast: 'white text with subtle shadow' ensures readability on busy backgrounds.

Copy one of these to get started:

Inspirational quote on nature photo add the text "The journey is the destination" in elegant white script with a subtle shadow at the bottom center
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Birthday or event message add the text "Happy 30th Birthday!" in fun colorful letters at the top of the photo
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Photo caption or title add the text "Paris, 2026" in small elegant serif font at the bottom right corner
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Social media quote graphic add the text "Stay hungry, stay foolish" in bold modern sans-serif, centered on the image with high contrast
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Wedding or announcement text add the text "Save the Date - June 15, 2026" in romantic calligraphy script with gold color at the bottom
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Watermark for photographers add the text "© Your Name Photography" in small subtle white font at the bottom right corner
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Motivational poster style add the text "NEVER GIVE UP" in large bold impact-style letters centered on the image
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Thank you or greeting card add the text "Thank You" in beautiful handwritten style with a gentle curve at the center of the photo
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Review the result

Check text placement, readability, and style. Ensure the text doesn't obscure important parts of your photo. Zoom in to verify the font looks clean.
Refine with markers if needed

If the text appeared in the wrong spot, tap a marker where you want it and regenerate with 'place the text here.' Most text additions work without markers.

Tip: Markers help position text in specific spots. Tap the exact area you want the text centered on.

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Add Text to Photo Free (2026)

Drop your photo here

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Release to upload

Free • No signup

"Added an inspirational quote to my sunset photo. Looks like a professional made it." @travel_sarah

See it in action

Inspirational quote on sunset photo

Turned a plain beach sunset into a shareable quote graphic for Instagram.

Prompt: add the text "Every sunset brings the promise of a new dawn" in elegant white script with shadow at the bottom center

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Birthday party setup without text — Before

Birthday party photo with celebration message — After

Birthday message on party photo

Added celebration text to a birthday photo for social media.

Prompt: add the text "Happy Birthday Emma!" in fun colorful balloon-style letters at the top

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Tokyo street scene without caption — Before

Tokyo photo with location caption added — After

Travel caption on city photo

Added a simple location caption to a travel photo.

Prompt: add the text "Tokyo, Japan" in clean modern sans-serif font at the bottom left corner

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If something looks off

AI placed text in the wrong location

Why: Position descriptions like 'at the bottom' can be interpreted differently by the AI.

Try: Tap a marker exactly where you want the text centered, then say 'place the text here'

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Tip: Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS spot specifically.' Use them when position matters.

Text is hard to read on the background

Why: The text color doesn't have enough contrast with the photo behind it.

Try: add text with white color and dark shadow for contrast

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Tip: Always specify 'with shadow' or 'with outline' for text on busy backgrounds

Font style doesn't match what I wanted

Why: Font descriptions can be interpreted broadly. 'Elegant' means different things.

Try: Be more specific: 'thin serif font like Times' or 'thick bold sans-serif like Helvetica'

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Tip: Reference well-known fonts by name when you have a specific style in mind

Text overlaps important parts of the photo

Why: The AI chose placement based on composition but didn't know what's important to you.

Try: Tap a marker in an empty area and say 'move the text here instead'

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Tip: Identify clear space in your photo before adding text

AI changed parts of my photo, not just added text

Why: The prompt may have been interpreted as a broader edit request.

Try: Be explicit: 'only add text, do not modify the photo underneath'

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Tip: Start prompts with 'add text' to signal this is a text-only operation

Text appears blurry or pixelated

Why: Low resolution source image or text rendered too large.

Try: use clean sharp text or make the text slightly smaller

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Tip: Higher resolution source images produce sharper text results

Quick answers

Do I need to mark where I want the text?

No! Just describe the position: 'at the bottom center' or 'in the top right corner.' The AI understands these placement instructions. Only use markers if the text appears in the wrong spot and you want to specify exactly where.

How do I add text to a photo for free without an app?

Upload your photo to EditThisPic and describe what text you want: 'add the text Hello World in bold at the center.' No app download or account needed. Free to use with no watermarks on your output.

Can I choose specific fonts like Arial or Helvetica?

The AI interprets font style descriptions rather than exact font names. Describe what you want: 'clean sans-serif like Arial' or 'elegant script font.' The result will match the style even if it's not the exact font.

Is there a free tool to add quotes to photos without login?

Yes, EditThisPic lets you add quotes, captions, and any text to photos without creating an account. Just upload, describe the text you want, and download. Completely free with no watermarks.

Can I add multiple lines of text?

Yes! Include line breaks in your description: 'add the text with first line saying Dream Big and second line saying Work Hard, stacked centered.' The AI handles multi-line text.

What's the best way to add text for Instagram posts?

Use high contrast: 'add text in white with dark shadow' ensures readability. Position text in the lower third where it won't compete with the main subject. Specify 'bold' for better visibility on mobile.

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Add Text to Photo

How it works

Upload your photo

Describe the text you want

Review the result

Refine with markers if needed

See it in action

Inspirational quote on sunset photo

Birthday message on party photo

Travel caption on city photo

If something looks off

Quick answers

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