How to Add Text to an Image for Social Media
Readable text makes a post stop the scroll. Keep it short, high-contrast, and inside the safe zone.
A few bold words beat a paragraph — it has to read in a split second on a phone.
- Keep it short. A few bold words beat a paragraph — it has to read in a split second on a phone.
- Use high contrast. Light text on dark areas (or vice-versa); add a subtle shadow or panel if the background is busy.
- Place it in the safe zone. Keep words centered so no platform crops them.
- Generate with the message in mind. Describe the layout in AI All Social ("space for a headline on the left"), then export at the exact size.
FAQ
How do I add text to a social media image?
Keep it short and high-contrast, place it in the safe zone, and describe the layout when you generate so there's room for it.
What's the best font size for social text?
Big enough to read on a phone — when in doubt, make it bigger and shorter.
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