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How to add text to a photo and save the result

Use this workflow for a caption on a blog photo or a date on an event image. Import your picture, edit the title and subtitle separately, then open the exported image to check that the words remain readable.

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Step-by-step

  1. 01

    Import your photo and check the frame

    Choose your picture in the editor’s Image menu. Show all keeps the whole image visible; Fill canvas can crop its edges. Check faces and other important details before placing text.

  2. 02

    Add a title or subtitle

    In Text, choose Add title or Add subtitle. Use Selected text to change the words. You can also double-click text on the canvas or use Draw text box to place a text area.

  3. 03

    Set text size, color and position

    Choose a font, size and color, then drag the text into place. White letters can disappear on a bright background: compare a darker color or a background box. Check outline and shadow settings and keep a margin from the image edge.

  4. 04

    Export and reopen the image

    Use Format & size export to choose JPG, PNG or WebP and output dimensions. Open the download to check spelling, clipping, characters and readability at a small display size. The exported image flattens text into the picture, so retain an editable recent project if you may need changes.

Things to know

  • Separate a short title from a supporting caption to avoid covering too much of the photo. For example, use Weekend walk as the title and November park notes as the subtitle.
  • The editor uses default fonts installed on your device. Opening an editable project on another device can change the typeface or line breaks.
  • Recent-project autosave belongs to the current browser. It does not synchronize between devices or provide a server backup; download important results.

Frequently asked questions

Can I enter Korean or other non-Latin text?

Yes. Character rendering depends on the fonts available on your device, so check the exported image.

Can I edit only the text in an exported JPG?

A JPG, PNG or WebP export is a flattened image. To change the text, restore an available recent project or begin again from the original photo.

How do I apply the same caption to several photos?

Use Watermark Images from the home page for repeated text or a logo across multiple photos. This editor is intended for detailed placement on a single canvas.

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