How to Add Text Overlays to Images
Adding text to images creates social media graphics, memes, quotes, and promotional materials. Learn typography and positioning best practices.
Key Takeaways
- Sans-serif fonts (Arial, Helvetica, Inter) work best for short, impactful text overlays.
- Text must contrast with the background image.
- Place text where it doesn't obscure the image's subject.
- Use size, weight, and color to create hierarchy.
- Save text-overlay images as PNG if the text needs to be sharp and crisp.
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Choosing the Right Font
Sans-serif fonts (Arial, Helvetica, Inter) work best for short, impactful text overlays. They're readable at small sizes and photograph well. Avoid decorative fonts that sacrifice legibility for style.
Text Contrast and Readability
Text must contrast with the background image. Common techniques include adding a semi-transparent dark overlay behind the text, using a text shadow or stroke, or placing text over darker or simpler areas of the image.
Text Positioning
Place text where it doesn't obscure the image's subject. Bottom-center works for captions. Upper-third works for headlines. Avoid placing text directly over faces or key product features.
Typography Hierarchy
Use size, weight, and color to create hierarchy. The main message should be the largest element. Supporting text should be smaller and potentially a different color. Limit text overlays to 2-3 levels of hierarchy.
Export Considerations
Save text-overlay images as PNG if the text needs to be sharp and crisp. JPEG compression can create artifacts around text edges. For web use, WebP offers a good balance of quality and file size.
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