Add text and captions to any photo with AI

Use starryai to add stylized text, captions, watermarks, and creative typography to any image instantly. No design software needed — just describe what you want.

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How to Add Text to Images

Step 1

Upload your image

Upload any photo you want to add text to. Works with portraits, landscapes, product shots, or any image type.

Step 2

Describe your text

Tell the AI what text to add and how to style it — font style, color, placement, size, and effects. Be as specific or creative as you like.

Step 3

Download with text

Preview your image with the added text and download it in full quality. Perfect for social posts, thumbnails, quotes, and branded content.

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Add Neon Text to Photos

Create eye-catching neon text overlays on any image. Perfect for social media posts, event flyers, and creative projects that need to stand out.

Add Neon Text to Photos

Create eye-catching neon text overlays on any image. Perfect for social media posts, event flyers, and creative projects that need to stand out.

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Overlay Motivational Quotes

Turn any photo into an inspiring quote card. The AI places and styles your text with proper composition and readability.

Overlay Motivational Quotes

Turn any photo into an inspiring quote card. The AI places and styles your text with proper composition and readability.

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Create Social Media Captions

Add styled captions, hashtags, and text overlays optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms. Make your posts pop with custom typography.

Create Social Media Captions

Add styled captions, hashtags, and text overlays optimized for Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms. Make your posts pop with custom typography.

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Handwritten and Script Fonts

Add beautiful handwritten, calligraphy, or script-style text to your images. Perfect for wedding invitations, greeting cards, and personal touches.

Handwritten and Script Fonts

Add beautiful handwritten, calligraphy, or script-style text to your images. Perfect for wedding invitations, greeting cards, and personal touches.

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3D and Bold Typography

Create striking 3D text, bold headlines, and dramatic typography effects that jump off the image. Great for posters, thumbnails, and marketing materials.

3D and Bold Typography

Create striking 3D text, bold headlines, and dramatic typography effects that jump off the image. Great for posters, thumbnails, and marketing materials.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to all your pressing questions about starryai
Is it free to add text to images?

Yes. starryai offers free text overlay features. Sign up and start adding text to your images right away with no credit card required.

What fonts and styles can I use?

You can describe any font style — serif, sans-serif, handwritten, bold, italic, neon, graffiti, and more. The AI interprets your description and applies matching typography.

Can I add text to product photos?

Yes. Adding text to product images is one of the most popular use cases. Add pricing, taglines, or promotional text directly to your product shots.

What image formats are supported?

starryai supports JPG, PNG, and WEBP uploads. You can download your finished image in high quality PNG or JPG format.

Can I add multiple text elements?

Yes. You can describe multiple text elements in your prompt — a headline, a subheading, a watermark — and the AI will compose them together in your image.

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starryai is loved by millions

See what our users are saying about starryai
Almost don’t wanna give it a review so It doesn’t get more attention, but it is deserved. Great range of art styles and every one looks so cool I love it.
saltybigboi
App Store User
Very intuitive and has a great community! This app just keeps getting better with each update! The UI is a lot smoother and quicker, and there are always more features being added, expanding your options...Such a fun app!
Blenston Shandor
App Store User
This is actually a very nice ai text to image app. I use it quite a bit when I'm mobile and can't access my home Stable Diffusion setup.
ɘlbe spurling
App Store User
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