Add text to an image
Click where you want a label, type, and press Enter. Text gets a thin white outline so it stays readable on busy photos as well as plain backgrounds.
How to use the add text to image tool
- 1
Add your image
Drop a file, pick one from your device, or paste a screenshot with Ctrl+V (⌘+V on a Mac).
- 2
Click and type
Choose a tool from the toolbar and click or drag on the image. Use Undo if you change your mind.
- 3
Download
Save the marked-up image as a PNG at the original resolution, ready to send or attach.
Keep labels short
A few words next to an arrow or pin reads better than a paragraph on top of the image. Put longer explanations in the message you send with it.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add text?+
Select the Text tool, click on the image where the label should start, type, then press Enter. Press Escape to cancel.
Can I change the font size?+
The size is set from the image dimensions so labels are legible when the image is viewed at normal size. Colour can be changed from the toolbar.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?+
No. This tool runs entirely in your browser, so the file never leaves your device. Closing the tab discards it.
Which image formats can I open?+
PNG, JPEG, WebP, GIF, SVG, BMP and, in recent browsers, AVIF. For a GIF, only the first frame is used. The result is always saved as a PNG.
Does it reduce the image quality?+
No. Your marks are drawn onto a copy at the image’s full resolution, and PNG is lossless. Very large images (over about 16 megapixels) are scaled down so browsers can handle them.
Is it free? Do I need an account?+
Yes, it’s free and there’s no signup, watermark or daily limit. An account is only needed if you want teammates or clients to comment on the file in edits.io.
Need feedback, not just a file?
Click anywhere on mockups, screenshots and artwork to leave precise comments. Clients comment with a link, no account needed.
See design feedback in edits.io