Add Text to Image — Free Online Text Watermark

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Upload a photo to watermark
Drop a photo (JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC), or click to browse.
JPG · PNG · WebP · HEIC · up to 8 MB
Add text to imageFreeRuns entirely in your browser — your photo is never uploaded.
Type your text, pick a color and position, and watermark a photo — all in your browser.
Watermark text
Font size6%
Opacity80%
Text color
Layout
Position
Format
Preview updates live. White text reads best on dark photos, grey or black on light ones — switch to Tiled for a full-image watermark.
Showcase

See it in action

Brand watermark

Brand watermark

Logo on white

Logo on white

Tiled diagonal

Tiled diagonal

Corner stamp

Corner stamp

How to use

Four steps

1

Upload

Drop a photo (JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC).

2

Type your text

Enter the word, name, or copyright line to watermark.

3

Pick color & position

Choose a color, opacity, position, or a tiled layout.

4

Download

Save the watermarked image as a clean PNG or JPG.

What is a text watermark?

A text watermark is text — a brand name, a logo word, a date, or a copyright line — written onto a photo so it's clearly yours. Adding text to an image does two jobs at once: it protects the shot from casual reuse and brands a whole catalog in one consistent mark.

Our text watermark tool runs entirely in your browser: upload a photo, type your text, pick a color and a position, and download — no signup, no install, nothing uploaded.

Features

Why use it

One click

No layers, fonts, or opacity dialogs to manage — type, place, and download.

Any color & position

White, black, or grey text in any of nine positions — the contrast that keeps a watermark legible.

Tiled watermark

Repeat the text on a diagonal across the whole image so it can't be cropped out.

Free & in-browser

Add text to a photo in your browser — no signup, no install, no watermark on your watermark.

Why choose deervo?

deervo vs other popular ways to add text to an image.

deervo vs Canva

  • No design canvas or account — pure watermark tool
  • Faster: upload → type → download
  • Tiled diagonal watermark in one click
  • Runs locally, nothing uploaded

deervo vs Photoshop

  • No learning curve or subscription
  • No software to install
  • One-click watermark vs the Type tool + opacity
  • Instant PNG or JPG

deervo vs Picsart

  • Free, no signup
  • Add text to any photo in one click
  • Works in any browser
  • No app to install

deervo vs Watermarkly

  • Fully in-browser, no upload
  • Any color and position, not just presets
  • Both tiled and single layouts
  • Free with no per-image limit

Frequently asked questions

Is the text watermark tool free?

Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermark on your output. The whole thing runs in your browser, so there's nothing to pay for or log into.

How do I add text to an image?

Upload your photo, type the text, pick a color and a position, and click Add text. The text is composited onto the image in your browser and you download a clean PNG or JPG.

How do I add text to a photo for free?

Use our free in-browser text watermark tool — no signup, no install. Upload the photo, type the text, and download. Your photo is never uploaded to a server.

How do I watermark my photos?

Watermarking a photo is the same as adding text to it: type your name, logo, or copyright line, set the opacity to around 70%, and place it where it can't be cropped out — or tile it diagonally across the whole image.

How do I put white text on a black background?

Upload the dark photo, choose the white text color, and add your text. White on black has the highest possible contrast, so even a low-opacity watermark stays legible.

How do I make grey text on a white background?

Upload the photo, pick the grey preset, and add your text. Soft grey on white is subtle but readable — ideal for a discreet watermark that doesn't overpower a clean catalog shot.

Can I tile a watermark across the whole image?

Yes. Switch to the Tiled layout and your text repeats on a 45° diagonal across the entire photo, so the watermark can't be cropped out. Adjust the font size and opacity to taste.

How do I write text over a photo in Canva or Photoshop?

In Canva, press T to add a text box and use the transparency control to fade it. In Photoshop, use the Type tool (T) and lower the layer opacity to about 70%. For a no-signup, one-click alternative, run the same job free in your browser with our tool.

How do I remove text from an image?

Removing text is the reverse job. Upload the photo to our Object Replacer and the AI erases the unwanted text while keeping the rest of the scene intact.

What is the best free online text watermark tool?

deervo offers a free online text watermark tool with no signup — any color, any position, single or tiled, running entirely in your browser. Note this is different from 'text to image' AI, which generates a new picture from a prompt.

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