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How to Add Text to GIF Online

Add custom text overlays to animated GIFs with a free online tool.

Published on: Jan 27, 2026

GIF with custom text overlay created using Add Text to GIF tool
Add text to any GIF animation to create memes, reactions, or captions.

Why Add Text to GIFs?

Adding text to GIFs turns simple animations into memes, reactions, or captioned content. With an online GIF text tool, you can customize fonts, colors, and position without installing software.

Start adding text to your GIFs.

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Key Features

  • Custom fonts including Arial, Impact, Comic Sans, and more.
  • Adjustable text size from 10px to 72px.
  • Text color and opacity for perfect visibility.
  • Text outline with customizable color and width for readability.
  • Drag to position text anywhere on the GIF.
  • Real-time preview before generating the final GIF.

Step-by-Step: Add Text to a GIF

Step 1: Upload Your GIF

Drag and drop your GIF file or click to select. Maximum file size is 20MB.

Step 2: Enter Your Text

Type the text you want to add in the input field. Keep it short for best results.

Step 3: Customize Text Style

Choose a font, set the size, pick a color, and adjust opacity. Add an outline for better readability on busy backgrounds.

Step 4: Position the Text

Drag the text preview on the GIF to place it where you want. The text appears on all frames of the animation.

Add Text to GIF tool controls showing font, size, color, and position options
Customize text appearance and drag to position it on your GIF.

Step 5: Generate and Download

Click Add Text to GIF to process the animation. When finished, download your customized GIF.

Tip: Use a dark outline on light text (or light outline on dark text) to make text readable on any background.

Best Practices

  • Keep text short and punchy for memes and reactions.
  • Use high contrast colors so text stands out.
  • Position text away from busy areas of the animation.
  • Test different font sizes to find the right balance.

Conclusion

Adding text to GIFs is simple with the right tool. Upload, customize, position, and download your personalized animated GIF in minutes.

Create your first text GIF now.

Add Text to GIF