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How to Add Text to Images

1

Upload your image

Upload one image or a batch of images. Supports JPG, PNG, and WebP formats.

2

Customize text and position

Enter custom text or choose a date mode, then set the font, size, color, and position. Preview the result before exporting.

3

Download the result

Apply the overlay and download the finished image or ZIP. The original files stay untouched.

Why use FyleTools for text overlays?

100% Private

Your images never leave your device. All text is rendered in your browser using WebAssembly — no server uploads.

Free & Unlimited

No registration, no file limits, no watermarks. Add text to as many images as you need, completely free.

Captions, Dates & Product Labels

Add @handles, URLs, timestamps, prices, SKUs, or short captions with custom font, color, and placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All rendering happens in your browser using WebAssembly. Your images never leave your device.
Can I choose the font family?
Yes. Choose from several browser-safe fonts and adjust the size and color to fit your image.
Can I control where the text appears?
Yes. Pick from preset positions around the image so the text stays readable without covering the main subject.
Can I apply the same text to multiple images at once?
Yes. Upload a batch of images and apply the same caption, watermark, date, or label in one run.
Can I stamp the current date or the photo's EXIF date?
Yes. You can use custom text, the current date and time, a custom date, or the EXIF capture date stored in the image.
Can I add text in any language?
Yes. The tool supports text in any language that your browser can render, including CJK characters and right-to-left scripts.
Can I add multiple text elements or lines?
The tool applies one text element per pass. If you need multiple labels or lines in different positions, export once and re-upload the result.
Does this work on mobile devices?
Yes. The text overlay tool works on phones and tablets too, so you can add captions, dates, or labels without installing an app.
Can I add text in languages other than English?
Yes. The tool supports any language your browser can render, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hindi, Cyrillic, and all Latin-based scripts with accented characters.
Is the text permanently part of the image?
Yes. The text is rendered directly into the image pixels. It cannot be removed or edited after downloading — your original file remains unchanged for safekeeping.
Which output format keeps text sharpest?
PNG is best for UI mockups, labels, and other crisp text-heavy graphics. JPG works well for photos. WebP is a good choice when you want smaller files for the web.
Can I use this to make social-ready graphics fast?
Yes. A common workflow is: add the text overlay, then resize for Instagram, X, LinkedIn, or YouTube and compress the result if you need smaller files.

When to Use This Tool

Add your @handle, website, or copyright notice before posting images publicly.

Stamp the capture date on inspection, construction, delivery, or field photos using current or EXIF time.

Add prices, sizes, or SKU labels to product photos for marketplaces and catalogs.

Create quote cards or sale graphics, then resize them for social media.

Supported Formats

FormatDescriptionBest For
JPEGStandard photo format with text overlaySocial media posts, product images
PNGLossless text rendering with transparencyGraphics, overlays with precise text
WebPCompressed output with sharp textWeb galleries, blog featured images

Tips & Best Practices

Use high-contrast colors for readability. The built-in outline helps text stay visible on busy photos.

Keep overlays short and place them near edges or corners so the main subject stays unobstructed.

Use EXIF date mode when you need documentation-style photos, and custom date mode when every image should share the same timestamp.

After adding text, resize for social media or compress the image before publishing.

How It Works — 100% Private Processing

FyleTools renders text directly onto your images in the browser using the other design toolss API. You can apply custom text, the current date and time, a custom timestamp, or the photo's EXIF capture date to a single image or a batch. Fonts, size, color, and position are applied locally on your device — nothing is uploaded to any server.

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