# Add Text to Image Online - Caption Photos & Make Memes

> Free online tool to add text to images: drag text boxes anywhere, with size, colour, outline, shadow and several fonts, plus a classic top/bottom meme template.

- URL: https://qilingtools.com/en/image/add-text
- Category: Image Tools (https://qilingtools.com/en/image)
- Tags: [Image](https://qilingtools.com/en/tags/image), [Watermark](https://qilingtools.com/en/tags/watermark)
- Last updated: 2026-10-26
- Price: Free, no sign-up
- Privacy: Runs locally in the browser; files are never uploaded

Put text on a picture for memes, poster headlines or captions. Add as many text boxes as you like, drag them into place right on the image, and style each one with its own size, colour, outline, shadow and font (sans-serif, serif, handwriting or Impact). One click applies the classic meme template with white, black-outlined top and bottom text. Sizes scale with the image width and export keeps the original resolution. Everything runs locally and images are never uploaded.

## How to use

1. Upload an image
2. Add text or apply the meme template, edit content and style on the right, and drag text into place
3. Click Download image

## Features

- Multiple text boxes, drag to position
- Size, colour, outline and shadow
- Sans, serif, handwriting and Impact fonts
- One-click meme template, full-resolution export

## FAQ

### How is this different from Watermark Image?

Watermarking focuses on batch, semi-transparent, tiled copyright marks. Add Text is for freely placed, eye-catching text on a single image — memes and captions.

### Can text span multiple lines?

Yes. Press Enter in the text box to start a new line; lines are centred.

### Are my files or data uploaded?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser with no network upload, and is discarded when you close the page.

### Do I need to sign up or pay?

No. The site is completely free, needs no account and has no usage limits.

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