Add text to your photos for free.

Craft compelling visuals using Adobe Express to add text on photos online for free. No experience necessary.

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How to add text on an image online.

1. Select image.

Pick from thousands of free Adobe Stock images or upload your own to the Adobe Express text on image editor.

2. Add text to the photo.

Select Text to add in a text box. Choose from thousands of licensed, free Adobe Fonts. Type, position anywhere, and resize freely.

3. Continue editing.

Add animation to your text, icons, shapes and more or keep editing. Download your text on photo as a PNG file.

Endless colour combinations for your text on photo.

An image with text in stunning colours always captivates audiences. Make your images say more with Adobe Express online that lets you add text to an image in various colours for free. Discover ready-made colour palettes inspired by your design or choose your own.

Stylish font combinations for any text on image.

Make your candid photos or branded visuals come alive with stunning typography. Discover thousands of free Adobe Fonts or upload your own. Use the Text menu to browse through text template styles for social posts, headers, logos, events, seasons, and more. Add shadows and outlines to emphasise your images with text.

Add text on image with standout caption animations.

Write text on an image that captures your audience’s attention with scroll-stopping animation effects. Select your text on image or any element in your design, then make them float, drop in, and more in just a few clicks.

Design in Hindi, Bengali and Tamil.

No more language limitations! Adobe Express is now available in three of India’s most spoken languages, making it even easier to create everything from cards and social posts to flyers and video content. Design with confidence in the language that feels most natural to you.

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Frequently asked questions.

Does the size or quality change after adding text to the photos?

If you start your project to add text to an image using the original size of your photo, then you can download your final design without changing the size or quality. Simply 'Upload media' on our Adobe Express editor to add text on an image you upload.

Are the texts adjustable or customisable?

Absolutely! With Adobe Express, you can have a lot of fun when you add text to an image with effortless customisation. You can choose to make text adjustments as small as spacing or font styles, or as impactful as curved or animated text if you prefer. Adobe Express also automatically scales your text on photo when you resize.

Can I add text to a screenshot online?

Absolutely. Easily upload screenshots right from your desktop to your Adobe Express editor online that lets you add text to a photo and customise it in seconds.

Can I add text to videos with Adobe Express?

Yes, you can easily add text to your videos in the same free Adobe Express online editor you use to add text to photos! Create static social media posts, flyers, and more by customising the text on your video like you can with an image.

Can I use Adobe Express for free? If so, what’s included?

Yes, we have a free plan available for anyone. Enjoy everything you need to stand out, including dozens of quick action tools, thousands of templates, photo editing and effects, and much more. Explore our plans and pricing for details.