Text Overlay
Upload an image and add a text overlay with customizable font size, color, and position.
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PNG, JPG, WebP
How to Use
- Upload a background image.
- Enter your overlay text.
- Customize size, color, and stroke.
- Download the result.
Features
- Custom text with font size control
- Text color and stroke color pickers
- Position presets
- Canvas-based rendering
Why Use the Text Overlay Tool
Adding text to images is one of the most common tasks in thumbnail and graphic design. Whether you are labeling a YouTube thumbnail with a video title, adding a watermark to a photo, or creating a quick social media graphic, the Text Overlay tool lets you do it directly in your browser without installing any software. You get precise control over font size, text color, stroke color, and positioning so the result looks polished and intentional.
This tool is designed with content creators in mind. Unlike full-featured image editors that require time to learn, the Text Overlay tool focuses on doing one thing well: placing readable text on top of an image. The position presets make it easy to place text in common locations like center, top, or bottom without manually adjusting coordinates. The stroke option ensures your text stays legible even on visually busy backgrounds.
Everything is rendered using the HTML Canvas API, which means the processing is instant and happens entirely on your device. There are no file uploads, no waiting for server responses, and no quality loss from compression. Upload your image, type your text, adjust the settings, and download the finished product in seconds. It is one of the fastest ways to add professional-looking text to any image.
Frequently Asked Questions
What image formats can I upload?
The tool accepts common web image formats including PNG, JPEG, and WebP. The uploaded image serves as the background layer, and your text is rendered on top of it before the final image is exported.
Can I add multiple lines of text?
The text input supports multi-line content. Simply press Enter to create a new line. Each line will be rendered at the same font size and color, stacked vertically at your chosen position.
Does the overlay reduce the image quality?
No. The tool uses canvas-based rendering which preserves the original image resolution. The output is exported as a PNG file at the same dimensions as your uploaded image, so there is no quality loss from the overlay process.
What is the best font size for thumbnails?
For YouTube thumbnails at 1280x720, font sizes between 60 and 120 pixels tend to work best. The text needs to be large enough to read at small display sizes. Use the preview to check readability before downloading.