Can I add more than one text box?

Yes. Add multiple layers, select any layer to edit, and delete layers you no longer need.

Will text look the same in the download?

Yes. Preview coordinates are scaled to the original image size for export.

Are custom web fonts required?

No. The tool uses browser-safe font stacks already available on the site.

Is this image tool free to use?

Yes. You can use this tool directly in your browser for free, without account creation or hidden upload limits.

Do my files leave my device?

No. Processing happens locally in your browser, so your image files stay on your device and are not uploaded to PictureConvert. Website analytics (not image contents) are described in our privacy policy.

Will the output match the preview?

Yes. The preview is scaled for display, but exports use the original image resolution and the same processing settings you chose.

Add Text to Image — free & private

Overlay multiple styled text layers on an image

Edit and CreateProcessed locallyInstantNo account

Local browser workflow

Add text to images instantly in your browser. No image upload. Processing stays on your device. Everything runs on your device — free, no account required, and image files are not uploaded to PictureConvert. Related: Add Watermark to Image, Instagram Image Resizer, and YouTube Thumbnail Resizer.

Drag & drop your image

or click to browse files

Supports: JPEG, PNG, WEBP (max 100MB)

Processed locally
No image upload
No account required
Images not stored by PictureConvert

After you edit

Compress for delivery, strip metadata for privacy, or open Filters for a camera-inspired look.

Compress JPG Remove EXIF Photo Filters

Updated July 2026

What this tool does

Create multiple text layers with font, size, colour, alignment, opacity, rotation, stroke, and shadow controls. Drag layers on the preview; export matches full resolution.

Trust and privacy are built into the workflow. Nothing leaves your device during processing, and there is no account setup. That makes it suitable for personal photos, client assets, product shots, and everyday creative work.

How to use Add Text

Upload or drag your image into the tool above.
Adjust the editing controls until the live preview looks right.
Choose an output format (and quality when relevant).
Download the edited image — processing stays on your device.

Tip: preview at a comfortable zoom, then export once you are happy — repeating lossy saves can add compression artifacts.

Key benefits

Use system fonts already available in your browser for consistency
Stroke helps text stay readable on busy photos
Select a layer before editing its style
Export PNG when you need transparency around text on transparent bases

Privacy note: no files leave your device. All edit steps run locally in your browser.

Common use cases

Use this for memes, captions, thumbnails, and simple posters. For platform-ready sizes, try Instagram Image Resizer or YouTube Thumbnail Resizer.

After you finish, continue with related PictureConvert tools if you need another conversion, compression pass, crop, or metadata step — all without leaving the browser.

FAQs

Reviewed by the PictureConvert team

Last reviewed July 16, 2026. This page is maintained so recommendations stay practical and current for Add Text, with a focus on private, browser-local processing.