Text Behind Image Editor

Place text behind the subject of your photo for a striking, layered effect.

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What is the Text Behind Image tool?

This tool creates the popular effect where text sits behind the subject of a photo - the words pass behind a person or object instead of sitting flat on top, which gives the picture a sense of depth. It works by separating the subject from the background, dropping your text in between, and layering the subject back on front.

To do that, the photo is sent to our background-removal service to isolate the subject, then the text and the cutout are layered together into the final image. You can set the words, font, colour, size, position and opacity, and download the finished image as a PNG.

How to use the text behind image tool

1. Upload a photo with a clear subject.
2. Type your text and set the font, colour, size and position.
3. Adjust the sliders until the text sits nicely behind the subject.
4. Download the result as a PNG.

Features

Layered effect with text behind the subject.
Automatic subject cutout, no manual masking.
Control text, font, colour, size, position and opacity.
Downloads the finished image as a PNG.
Free, no account.

Common uses

Making a striking poster, a YouTube thumbnail, a quote graphic, or a social post where a name or word wraps behind the person in the shot. The depth effect grabs attention far more than text laid flat over the image.

FAQ

How does the text get behind the subject?

The subject is separated from the background, your text is placed on top of the background, and the subject is layered back in front - so the words appear to pass behind it.

Is my image uploaded?

Yes. The photo is sent to our background-removal service to isolate the subject before the text is composited, so it is processed on the server.

What can I change about the text?

The words themselves plus the font, colour, size, position and opacity, so you can place and style the text to fit the photo.

What format is the download?

The finished image downloads as a PNG, ready to post or print.