Add Text or Captions to a GIF
Add captions or meme-style text across an entire animated GIF.
- Input:
- GIF
- Output:
- GIF
- Max size:
- 100 MB
- Runs:
- On secure servers
What the GIF Text Adder does
Write a caption on top of an animated GIF, in classic meme style with an outline that stays readable on any background. The text is drawn on every frame.
Options
- Position: top, center or bottom.
- Text size as a percentage of the GIF width, plus text and outline colors.
Good to know
One caption per run; run the tool again on the result to add a second caption.
How to use the GIF Text Adder
- 1
Drag your GIF file into the upload area, or click it to browse your device.
- 2
Adjust the options to suit your needs — the defaults work well for most files.
- 3
Click “Run GIF Text Adder” to start processing.
- 4
Preview the result, then download it. Batch results can be downloaded together as a ZIP.
Supported formats
- GIF supports simple animation and up to 256 colors per frame. It is universally supported but produces large files. More about the GIF format.
Frequently asked questions
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