What the text behind image maker does
This tool creates the popular "text behind the subject" effect: big, bold text that sits behind the person or object in your photo, so they appear to stand in front of it. Upload an image, the tool automatically cuts out the subject, then layers your text between the background and the subject. Everything happens in your browser, so your photo is never uploaded.
Why this effect works
Flat text on top of a photo looks like a caption. Text behind the subject creates depth, the words feel part of the scene, which is why the look took off across Instagram, posters and video thumbnails. Doing it by hand needs Photoshop and careful masking; this tool does the masking automatically and for free.
How to use it
- Upload a photo with one clear subject.
- Wait a moment while the subject is cut out (the background-removal model downloads once, then is cached).
- Type your text and pick a font, colour, size, weight, position and opacity.
- Download the PNG at full resolution.
Tips for the best result
- Use a clear subject against a distinct background for the cleanest cut-out.
- Go big and bold. Display fonts like Anton or Bebas Neue at large sizes make the effect pop.
- Place the text so the subject overlaps it, that overlap is what sells the depth.
- Match the colour to the mood; white or a bright accent usually reads best.
Good to know
- Your image never leaves your device, cut-out and compositing run locally.
- Output is a high-resolution PNG, ready for social, print or thumbnails.
- It's free and unlimited, with no watermark.