Add text to a photo

Add text to a photo

Put a caption, a title or a meme line on any picture. Pick one of 14 fonts or a ready-made style, add an outline, shadow or a box behind it, drop in emoji, and drag it where you want. The text stays editable until you export, and your photo never leaves your device.

Add text to your photo →Free · no sign-up · no watermark · nothing uploaded
The Boltly add text to a photo

Everything you need

Text and shapes14 fonts and ready-made styles with outline, shadow and background box. Squares, circles, stars, arrows.
LayersAdd more photos, reorder, hide, lock, set opacity and blend modes. Everything stays editable until you export.
12 filtersVivid, Warm, Film, Vintage, Noir and more, with a strength slider. Hold Compare to see the original.
AI cut-out, freeRemove the background with AI on your own device. No credits, no watermark, no upload.

How to add text to a photo

  1. Open your photo in the editor (drop it, paste it or choose a file).
  2. Open Text, pick a style and type. Drag the text on the photo to move it; use the corners to resize and rotate.
  3. Press Export and download a PNG, JPG or WebP.

Private by design

Never uploadedIt runs on your computer. Safe for IDs, contracts and family photos.
No sign-up, no watermarkOpen the tool and go. Free for everyday use.
Fast, even on slow internetNo upload queue. Your own computer does the work.

Questions

Can I add emoji?

Yes. Pick from the emoji panel or type them; they are drawn in full colour in the saved picture.

Can I change the text later?

Yes. Text is a layer: click it to edit the words, font or colour any time before you export. Your project is kept in this browser.

Is there a watermark?

No. Free has no watermark and no credits.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. Editing happens in your browser.

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Add text to your photo →Free · no sign-up · no watermark · nothing uploaded