Photo tool
Add Text to Photo
Overlay custom text on an image with size and position controls.
Add Text to Photo workspace
Workspace
Add Text to Photo
Drop an image here
or · PNG, JPG, WebP
Images are decoded and transformed with the Canvas API in this tab. Nothing is sent over the network.
Your image preview will appear here.
The guide
By the utils.sbs team · Reviewed November 2026 · How we build and review tools
Quick answer
Add Text to Photo is a free browser-based photo tool. Overlay custom text on an image with size and position controls. It runs with the Canvas API locally, requires no account and does not upload your files. Open the page, add your input, adjust any options and download the result.
What is Add Text to Photo?
Add Text to Photo is a free browser-based photo tool from utils.sbs. Overlay custom text on an image with size and position controls. It is built for quick, focused jobs: open the page, add your input, adjust the options and take the result with you. No account, install or server upload is required.
At a glance
| Category | Photo |
|---|---|
| Input | PNG, JPEG, WebP or another browser-decodable image |
| Output | A processed image or archive in the selected output format |
| Engine | the Canvas API |
| Processing | In your browser |
| Price | Free |
| Account | Not required |
How Add Text to Photo works
Images are decoded and transformed with the Canvas API. Filters, resizing and format conversion happen locally, so the source file is never sent over the network.
How to use Add Text to Photo
- 1Open Add Text to Photo and add your input.
- 2Adjust the options: overlay text, font size, text colour, position.
- 3Run the tool, check the preview or result, and download the output.
When to use Add Text to Photo
- Prepare an image for a website, email or social post.
- Convert between modern image formats without a desktop editor.
- Reduce file size or crop a screenshot before sharing it.
Inputs and options
- Overlay text
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Font size
- Enter a numeric value in px.
- Text colour
- Set this value before running the tool.
- Position
- Choose one of 3 options.
Limitations
Very large images can hit the device's memory limit, and output quality depends on the browser's canvas encoder.
Privacy and accuracy
Add Text to Photo processes its input in the browser whenever the platform API allows it. Files and values are not uploaded to a server for processing, and the tool does not require an account. For calculations, use the result as a reference and verify important decisions against the source formula or a qualified professional. Read our methodology.
FAQ
Add Text to Photo questions
What can I do with Add Text to Photo?
Overlay custom text on an image with size and position controls. Add Text to Photo is part of the Photo shelf on utils.sbs and is designed for quick, one-off tasks.
Is Add Text to Photo free to use?
Yes. Add Text to Photo is free, requires no account, and has no per-file or per-use charge.
Are my files uploaded when I use Add Text to Photo?
No. Add Text to Photo is designed to process your input locally in the browser. Files are not uploaded to a server for processing.
What formats does Add Text to Photo support?
It accepts common browser image formats such as PNG, JPEG and WebP, and lets you download the processed image in the output format you choose.
Can I use Add Text to Photo on my phone?
Yes. Add Text to Photo is responsive and works in modern mobile browsers. Very large files may be limited by the device's available memory.
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