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How to Add Text to a Photo — Step by Step

1

Upload Your Photo

Click the upload area or drag and drop a JPEG, PNG, or WebP photo. You can also paste an image URL to load a photo directly. The editor loads your photo instantly — and if you want the text-behind effect, the AI begins detecting the subject automatically at the same time.

2

Add a Text Layer and Style It

Click 'Add Text' to create a new Text Layer. Type your text — a caption, title, name, quote, date, or anything else. Choose a font from 150+ options, set the color, size, and alignment. Tap any of the 36 presets to apply a complete styled look in one click. Add multiple Text Layers for more complex designs — each is fully independent.

3

Position and Apply Effects

Drag the text to position it on the photo, or use the precision sliders. Rotate, adjust letter spacing, or use Split to Characters to break text into individual letters — each one independently movable and styleable. Apply blend modes, 3D depth, or perspective tilt. For the text-behind effect, switch Overlay Mode to Behind — the text moves behind the AI-detected subject instantly.

4

Adjust Filters and Download

Use the image filter tabs to fine-tune brightness, contrast, and saturation on the subject, background, or the full photo. When your design is ready, click Download. The image saves to your device in JPEG, PNG, or WebP — format auto-matched to your upload — with no watermark.

What is TextBehindImg?

TextBehindImg is a free online editor that lets you add text to any photo — and go far beyond a basic text overlay. Type your text, pick from 150+ fonts, apply presets and effects, and use AI to place text *behind* the subject in your photo for a professional depth effect. No app to download, no account required, no watermark. Works in any browser on any device.

Text behind image example — person with text placed behind them
150+ Fonts — Search and Apply Instantly - text behind image feature

150+ Fonts — Search and Apply Instantly

Browse and apply from over 150 Google Fonts — serif, sans-serif, display, handwriting, and monospace. Search by font name and apply with one click. Control size, letter spacing, rotation, bold, italic, underline, and alignment independently for each text layer you add.

36 One-Click Style Presets - text behind image feature

36 One-Click Style Presets

Apply a complete text style — font, color, letter spacing, and weight — in a single click. 36 presets include Neon, Vintage, Fire, Chrome, Matrix, Minimal, Gothic, Cinematic, Grunge, Arcade, and more. Try different looks instantly without resetting individual settings.

AI Text-Behind Effect — Put Text Behind the Subject - text behind image feature

AI Text-Behind Effect — Put Text Behind the Subject

Go beyond a basic text overlay. The AI automatically detects the person, object, or animal in your photo and lets you place text *behind* them — creating a depth effect where the subject appears to stand in front of your text. Switch between Behind and Normal mode with one click per layer.

10 Text Effects and 7 Blend Modes - text behind image feature

10 Text Effects and 7 Blend Modes

Add dimension to your text with 10 effects: 3D Shadow, Neon, Cutout, Mirage, Cinematic, Chrome, Distortion, Echo, Celebration, and the default Text Behind look. Apply 7 blend modes — Overlay, Screen, Multiply, Soft Light, Dodge, Difference — to blend text naturally into the photo.

Free — No Signup, No Watermark, No Limits - text behind image feature

Free — No Signup, No Watermark, No Limits

Every feature is completely free with no account required. Add text to as many photos as you need with no usage limits and no watermarks on downloads. Your photos never leave your device — all processing runs locally in your browser.

Works on Any Device — Desktop, iPhone, Android - text behind image feature

Works on Any Device — Desktop, iPhone, Android

Add text to photos on your desktop, iPhone, or Android without installing anything. Upload from your camera roll on mobile, drag and position text with your finger, and download directly to your device. Full functionality in any modern browser.

Frequently asked questions

Upload your photo to TextBehindImg, click 'Add Text', type your text, choose a font and color, position it on the photo, and click Download. The full editor is free with no account required and no watermarks.

Yes. Open the editor in Safari on your iPhone, upload from your camera roll, add and position your text by tapping and dragging, and save the result directly to your photos. No app download needed.

Yes. Click 'Add Text' as many times as you need. Each Text Layer is fully independent — its own font, size, color, position, rotation, blend mode, and Overlay Mode. Mix Behind and Normal layers in the same design.

150+ Google Fonts covering serif, sans-serif, display, handwriting, and monospace styles. Search by font name to find exactly what you need. Popular choices include Bebas Neue, Playfair Display, Montserrat, Lora, Anton, Cormorant Garamond, and Great Vibes.

Yes. The AI automatically detects the person in your photo and creates a depth layer. Switch any Text Layer to Behind mode and the text moves behind the subject — no manual selection or masking needed.

You can upload JPEG, PNG, WebP, and any other format your browser supports. Download is available in JPEG, PNG, or WebP — the format is auto-selected to match your upload, and you can change it before downloading.

No. Everything runs locally in your browser — including the AI subject detection, text rendering, filters, and image export. Your photos never leave your device.

Yes. You own everything you create. Use the designs for client work, social media, ads, YouTube, e-commerce listings, or any commercial purpose without attributing this tool.

No limit at all. Add text to as many photos as you want — the tool is completely free with no daily cap, no credit system, and no account required.

Split to Characters breaks any Text Layer into individual letter layers, each positioned to match the original word layout. From there you can move, rotate, recolor, resize, or apply different effects to each letter independently — perfect for wavy text, rainbow lettering, or any style where each character needs its own look.

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