The simplest way to add text to photos on a computer or laptop.

You can use readily available tools like Paint on Windows or professional software like Photoshop to add text to photos with various beautiful effects. Alternatively, online tools like Canva or PicsArt are also convenient options.

With the instructions below, you can use Paint, Photoshop, or online tools to create beautiful text and customize it to your liking.


The simplest way to write text on a photo.

Step 1:  Go to the folder containing the images.

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Step 2: Right-click and select Open With , then select Paint to start adding text to the image.

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Step 3: This is the Paint working interface.

Here, select A (as shown in the image) to open the text tool. After selecting A , a selection area will appear where you can enter text. Insert the text into the image as desired.

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Step 4: After entering the text, you can adjust the size, font format, color, etc., of the text after inserting it into the image.

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Step 5: Save the image containing the added text. Click on the File menu in the top left corner of the screen to open the submenu, then select Save as to save the image with the added text.

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Step 6: Name and format the image
- In File name : Enter the name of the image after adding the text.
- In Save as type : Enter the image format; here, TipsMake chooses the *.jpg format after uploading the image with the added text.

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Step 7: Go to the folder containing the image with the added text that you just saved and admire the result!

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Adding text to photos makes it easy to personalize images, add greetings, or create a unique touch. If you want to design online greeting cards, you can combine them with photo editing tools like  Paint . If you need more beautiful effects, try  Photoshop , Canva, or PicsArt – with their diverse font, color, and effect customization features.

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