How to add editable text, outlines and watermarks to a photo
Use text layers for a title, caption or signature. For the same mark on a batch of images, use the watermark tool instead. Text editing applies to layers you add; it does not automatically recognize or replace existing text in the source image.
Arrange content with separate layers
Add layers for a title, caption and signature. Each layer has font, color, alignment, opacity and rotation controls, and can be dragged into place.
Judge lettering at the final display size. Small captions can become unreadable when a large image is reduced. A zoomed editing preview is not a substitute for checking the size your audience will see.
Keep text readable over a photograph
Choose dark text over a light area or light text over a dark area. A modest outline can separate letters from a busy background. Avoid placing long sentences across areas with competing detail.
You can combine decoration tools with text, but each applied result becomes the image for the next operation. Available fonts depend on the device and browser; check the selected font’s license for commercial use.
Understand what export preserves
Newly added text layers remain editable within the current editing page. Export merges them with the photo into JPEG, PNG or WebP pixels. The downloaded file does not contain independent text layers. Complete changes before closing or refreshing the page.
Existing lettering cannot be selected as a text layer. This version has no OCR, seamless replacement or automatic background reconstruction. On artwork you are allowed to edit, you can cover an area with decorations and add new text, but complex backgrounds may reveal the change.
Step by step
- Open text editing, select an image and add a text layer.
- Enter the text and adjust font, color, outline and alignment.
- Drag it into position and check readability at the intended display size.
- Apply and download; finish layer changes before leaving the page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit the downloaded text layers?
JPEG, PNG and WebP downloads are flattened images. Added layers can be edited in the current page, but are not guaranteed to survive a refresh or close.
Which tool adds the same signature to many photos?
Use watermarking to set text or a logo, position, size and opacity consistently. Inspect one output before processing the batch.