Image Text Overlay Tool
Add text to images with custom fonts, sizes, colors & shadows.
Drag to position. Save as PNG or JPEG. 100% browser-based.
Select image
JPEG · PNG · WebP · GIF · BMP
Drag to move text
Text Layers
Output format
About
A free browser-based tool to overlay text on images with full customization. Supports Google Fonts including Japanese and Western typefaces, with controls for size, color, shadow, rotation, and opacity.
Perfect for social media graphics, YouTube thumbnails, banners, and announcements. Stack multiple text layers and drag them into position intuitively.
Your image is never sent to any server, ensuring complete privacy.
How to Use
Select image
Open the image you want to edit using the file selector button.
Add text
Enter text and configure font, size, color, and shadow. Drag to position freely.
Save image
Select PNG or JPEG and click Save. Your finished image is saved instantly.
Glossary
- Canvas API
- An HTML5 standard API for pixel-level drawing in the browser, used for text compositing.
- Google Fonts
- A free web font service by Google offering a wide range of Japanese and Western typefaces.
- Text Overlay
- A technique of layering text on top of an image, widely used for thumbnails and banners.
- Font Size (px)
- A value specifying text size in pixels.
- Text Shadow
- An effect that adds a shadow to text, improving legibility against various backgrounds.
- Opacity
- The transparency level of text. 0% is fully transparent; 100% is fully opaque.
- Layer
- An independent text element that can be moved, resized, and styled separately.
- Thumbnail
- A small preview image shown in video or blog listings.
- PNG format
- A lossless, transparency-supporting image format ideal for high-quality output.
- JPEG format
- A lossy compressed format for photos that reduces file size.
FAQ
- Q.What image formats are supported?
- All formats a browser can display: JPEG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, SVG, and more.
- Q.How many text layers can I add?
- Unlimited. Add, select, and delete layers freely.
- Q.Are Japanese fonts available?
- Yes. Google Fonts including Noto Sans JP and Noto Serif JP are supported.
- Q.Is my image sent to a server?
- Never. All processing happens entirely in your browser.
- Q.Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. The interface is responsive and supports touch drag.
- Q.Is the output the same resolution as the original?
- Yes. The canvas preserves the original image resolution internally.
- Q.Can I fine-tune text position?
- Yes. Drag to move freely with pixel-level precision.
- Q.Should I use PNG or JPEG?
- PNG if you need transparency; JPEG if you want a smaller file size.
- Q.Are bold and italic supported?
- Yes. Toggle Bold and Italic using the checkboxes.
- Q.Can I add a shadow to the text?
- Yes. Enable shadow and adjust color and blur with the controls.
Use Cases
📱 Social Media Graphics
Add captions, hashtags, or quotes to Instagram, X, and Facebook posts.
🎬 YouTube Thumbnails
Overlay eye-catching title text on your video thumbnails.
📢 Event Announcements
Create promotional banners with text overlaid on background images.
📝 Blog Headers
Combine your article title with a header image for a polished look.