Add Text Overlay to Photos Online

Upload one photo, add polished text overlay, and export a post-ready visual in seconds.

TextOverlay is an AI photo text editor for captions, polaroid frames, GPS coordinates, and aesthetic typography.
Start with your photo, choose a look, and create a shareable design without opening a full design app.

Start with your photo
Works on phone and desktop

Start free, then upgrade when you need HD exports or more credits.

from 99+ happy users

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Aesthetic Tokyo travel photo with GPS coordinates and location text overlay

Upload one photo, add polished text overlay, and export a post-ready visual in seconds.

Start free, then upgrade when you need HD exports or more credits.

Start here

Upload a photo to begin

JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC. We generate captions and layouts after upload.

Up to 10MB. Drag and drop or click to choose a file.

Why it feels easy

Everything you need to add text to a photo fast

The homepage keeps the three capabilities that most directly move you from upload to share-ready export.

AI-Powered Captions

Our AI analyzes your photo and generates bilingual captions that match the mood, scene, and story of your image.

Beautiful Templates

Choose from curated templates for GPS overlays, aesthetic polaroid frames, and instagram-ready typography.

HD Export

Export high-resolution posters at 2x quality, ready for printing or pixel-perfect social media sharing.

3-step flow

Go from photo to finished post in three quick steps

You should be able to start, edit, and export without reading a manual.

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1. Upload Your Photo

Drop any JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC image. We'll extract EXIF data automatically.

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2. AI Creates Text & Captions

Our AI analyzes your photo and creates captions, location text, and typography that fit the image.

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3. Choose a Style & Export

Pick a template, adjust framing, and export your text overlay image in HD quality.

Stats

Trusted for Everyday Photo Posts

Creators use TextOverlay to turn everyday photos into shareable designs.

Photos Processed

10K+

Posters Created

Templates

2+

Curated Styles

Time to Create

30s

Average

Choose the plan that keeps your content moving

Start with Basic for steady monthly credits, fast iteration, and low-risk billing.

Starter

$9.99/ month

A simpler monthly plan for lighter workloads and occasional exports.

Includes

  • 500 credits every month
  • Recurring monthly refill
  • Billing portal access

Good for consistent personal use.

Basic

Recommended
$14.99/ month

A balanced monthly plan for creators who edit often and need reliable credits.

Includes

  • 1000 credits every month
  • Recurring monthly refill
  • Billing portal access

A strong default once free usage is no longer enough.

Pro

$19.99/ month

Highest monthly credit volume for teams and power users.

Includes

  • 2000 credits every month
  • Recurring monthly refill
  • Billing portal access

Best value if you create at scale.

FAQ

Text Overlay FAQ

Answers about photo text overlay, polaroid frames, captions, and travel photo text.

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What is text overlay?

Text overlay means adding captions, titles, location text, or decorative typography on top of a photo. TextOverlay helps you do that online with AI-assisted styles and templates.

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How do I add text overlay to photos online?

Upload a photo, choose a template, let AI generate captions or location text, then adjust the framing and export your final image.

3

Can I create an aesthetic polaroid frame?

Yes. TextOverlay includes styles inspired by aesthetic polaroid frames, handwriting overlays, and cozy daily photo layouts.

4

Can I add GPS coordinates and a location stamp to travel photos?

Yes. Travel templates can use your photo metadata to generate GPS coordinates, date details, and location overlay text for trip photos.

5

Can I make Instagram-style captions and minimalist typography?

Yes. TextOverlay is built for instagram-ready captions, minimalist typography, and social-friendly photo text layouts.

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What image formats are supported?

TextOverlay supports JPG, PNG, WebP, and HEIC formats. You can upload images up to 10MB in size.

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Is TextOverlay free to use?

TextOverlay offers free basic usage. For higher-quality exports and advanced AI features, check out our pricing plans.

Upload a photo and start your first text overlay

Create a caption-ready poster, polaroid frame, or travel overlay in a few guided steps.