# Add text to a photo online

> Add beautiful text to your photo directly in the browser. Your image stays private and never leaves your device.

- Canonical page: [https://imagefromtext.com/text-on-photo](https://imagefromtext.com/text-on-photo)
- Availability: Free; no account; no ImageFromText watermark on downloads.
- Privacy: Text, photos and logos are processed locally in the browser and are not uploaded to ImageFromText.

## What it does

Upload a photo, choose a readable layout and add a quote, caption, announcement or brand message-all privately on your device.

The browser combines your photo and typography locally, giving you a finished image without uploading personal files to a server.

The editor supports PNG, JPG and WebP exports in common social, presentation and web dimensions. The Text to PNG page also supports transparent PNG output.

## Capabilities

- **Private by design:** Uploaded photos are processed entirely inside your browser.
- **Automatic readability:** Layouts add contrast and spacing so words remain clear over photography.
- **Brand-ready:** Add a logo, select its placement and tune the colours to match.

## Keep the photograph visible and the words easy to read

Text and photography compete for attention unless the composition gives each one a role. Choose an image with usable negative space and use contrast deliberately.

1. **Choose a suitable photograph:** Look for an area with relatively even tone and few important details. The browser reads the file locally and does not upload it.
2. **Place and style the message:** Use alignment and movement controls to place words in open space. Adjust the overlay, text colour or shadow when the background changes behind the letters.
3. **Inspect the final crop:** Switch to the required output dimensions, confirm faces and subjects are not covered, then export PNG, JPG or WebP.

### Make text readable on any image

- **Busy photograph:** Use a stronger overlay or place text inside the quietest part of the frame instead of relying on a heavy shadow.
- **Light photograph:** Choose dark text or a darkened local area; do not assume white lettering will remain readable over every highlight.
- **Important subject near an edge:** Test the final social crop before exporting so platform-specific proportions do not cut off the subject or the words.

## Available template identifiers

`horizon`, `frame-story`, `midnight-glow`, `signal-blue`, `warm-testimonial`, `neon-frame`, `paper-note`, `photo-quote`, `minimal-overlay`

## Example uses

- **Photo quote:** Some moments deserve a few words. — @yourhandle (template `horizon`, format `portrait`)
- **Travel caption:** Found somewhere between quiet and wonder. (template `minimal-overlay`, format `story`)
- **Brand photo overlay:** A clearer way to tell the story. — YOUR BRAND (template `signal-blue`, format `landscape`)

## Related tools

- [Quote image generator](https://imagefromtext.com/quote-image-generator)
- [Instagram text post maker](https://imagefromtext.com/instagram-text-post)
- [Text to PNG converter](https://imagefromtext.com/text-to-png)
- [Image compressor](https://imagefromtext.com/tools/image-compressor)

## Frequently asked questions

### Is my photo uploaded to ImageFromText?

No. Your browser reads and renders the photo locally.

### Which photo formats work?

You can use PNG, JPEG and WebP photographs up to 12 MB.

### Can I place my logo over the photo?

Yes. Upload your logo and choose a corner and size before downloading.