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Text Behind Image Generator

Put text behind a photo so lettering sits under the subject: names, titles and taglines with depth, while the person stays sharp and recognizable in front.

models to choose from
17models to choose from
typical time, FLUX.1 Kontext
~25stypical time, FLUX.1 Kontext
credits per image, by model
5–20credits per image, by model
max upload
10 MBmax upload
0/300
Text Behind Image
5 credits

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Example prompts for Text Behind Image

The same prompts are behind the “Try an example” button in the input box; each click loads the next one.

  • Bold name

    ALEX in bold white sans-serif, large behind the shoulders

  • Poster title

    SUMMER in oversized condensed lettering, soft cream fill, behind the subject

  • City tagline

    NEW YORK in thin black caps across the midground, behind the person

How to put text behind an image

A text behind image effect is depth, not a flat caption: the subject stays in front and the lettering sits on the background plane. This page is a thin tool for that one job — not a Canva project or a Photoshop layer stack.

  • Upload the photo

    Portraits, product shots and street photos all work when the subject has a readable outline. Phone JPGs are fine up to 10 MB.

  • Describe the text and type style

    Example: ALEX in bold white sans-serif, large behind the shoulders. Name the words, weight, colour and where the type should sit.

  • Check occlusion and spelling

    The subject should cover parts of the letters. If the text floats on top instead, rerun with behind the subject, partially covered by hair and shoulders.

  • Vs Canva and Photoshop

    Canva and Photoshop need a cutout, a text layer and manual masking to fake depth. Here you upload once, type the words and the model places them as an underlay. No layer panel, no pen tool.

  • When a flat caption is enough

    If you only need a subtitle under the frame, a normal editor is faster. Use this tool when you want poster depth with the person in front of the type.

Why Text Behind Image on AI Image Tools

  • Depth underlay, not a sticker

    The instruction places lettering behind the subject so hair, shoulders or the product occlude the type.

  • Exact words, legible type

    You control the copy. Short names and poster titles stay readable; describe weight and colour when it matters.

  • Identity and framing stay put

    The subject, pose and composition are preserved — only the background gains the text underlay.

  • A thin tool page

    No Canva board or Photoshop file. One upload, one prompt, download from My Creations.

Every image model in one place

Pick any of these from the Model menu above; the price is shown before you generate. Each name links to what that model is good at. Compare every tier.

  • Z-Image Turbo

    Alibaba · cheapest and fastest, text-to-image only

    1 credits per image

  • Seedream 5 Pro · 1K

    ByteDance · same model as 2K at half the price

    9 credits per image

  • GPT Image 2.5 Flare · 2K

    OpenAI · same price as Sunburst, tuned for speed and volume

    13 credits per image

  • Qwen Image 3 · 2K

    Alibaba · strong at readable text inside the image

    6 credits per image

  • Nano Banana

    Google Gemini 2.5 Flash · fastest, cheapest

    5 credits per image

  • Nano Banana 2.1 · 1K

    Google · newest Nano Banana, sharper text, banner ratios

    10 credits per image

  • Nano Banana 2.1 · 2K

    Google · same model at 2K

    15 credits per image

  • Nano Banana 2.1 · 4K

    Google · for print or heavy cropping

    23 credits per image

  • Ideogram V3 · Turbo

    Ideogram · text inside the image, fastest tier

    5 credits per image

  • Ideogram V3 · Balanced

    Ideogram · text inside the image, posters and logos

    9 credits per image

  • Ideogram V3 · Quality

    Ideogram · text inside the image, highest detail

    13 credits per image

  • FLUX.1 Kontext

    Black Forest Labs · fastest, about 5s per image

    5 credits per image

  • Seedream 5 Lite

    ByteDance · good at Chinese text and posters

    7 credits per image

  • Seedream 5 Pro · 2K

    ByteDance · most photorealistic, highest detail

    18 credits per image

  • GPT Image 2 · 2K

    OpenAI · good with text in images, half the price of 2.5

    7 credits per image

  • GPT Image 2 · 4K

    OpenAI · for print or heavy cropping

    10 credits per image

  • GPT Image 2.5 · 2K

    OpenAI · newest, better instruction following

    13 credits per image

  • GPT Image 2.5 · 4K

    OpenAI · newest, highest resolution

    20 credits per image

Text Behind Image specifications

Input
One JPG, PNG, WebP or HEIC up to 10 MB
Prompt
The exact text plus type style and placement; required
Models
FLUX.1 Kontext by default; Nano Banana, Nano Banana 2.1, Seedream 5 Lite / Pro, GPT Image 2 / 2.5 and Ideogram V3 selectable
Sizes
Same as input, 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9
Output
PNG or JPEG depending on the model, saved to My Creations
Cost
5 to 20 credits per image, depending on the model
Time
About 25 seconds with FLUX.1 Kontext; Seedream around 50 seconds, GPT Image about a minute
Free plan
10 credits on sign-in — 10 images on the default model; free downloads carry a small watermark

How to use Text Behind Image

  1. Step 1

    Upload your photo

    Pick a shot with a clear subject and some empty space behind them for the lettering.

  2. Step 2

    Type the text to place behind

    Include the words and a short style note. Click an example chip to start from a poster-style prompt.

  3. Step 3

    Generate and check the depth

    Confirm the subject sits in front of the type and the spelling is right before you download.

Get a better result

A few choices before you upload change the output more than any setting on this page.

  • A clear subject with clean edges

    Hair, shoulders or a product silhouette need to read against the background. Soft, busy backgrounds make the lettering hard to tuck behind.

  • Leave room for the words

    Centered headshots with empty sky or wall behind the shoulders work best. Cropped-tight faces leave nowhere for large type.

  • Write the exact words you want

    The model renders the text you type. Spell names carefully; short poster phrases beat long sentences.

How to write a prompt for Text Behind Image

  • Lead with the exact words

    Put the copy first in caps or quotes: MARIA, SUMMER, EST. 1998.

  • Name weight and colour

    Bold white sans-serif, thin black caps, soft cream condensed lettering.

  • Say it sits behind

    Add behind the subject, underlay, or partially covered by shoulders so the model does not stamp type on top.

  • Keep phrases short

    One to four words reads as a poster. Long sentences turn into mushy letterforms.

Pricing

Every tool draws from one balance.

40% OFF

No hidden fees • Cancel anytime • Unused credits roll over

Basic

16% OFF - Save $18.8

$8.3/month

$9.9/month

$100/year billed yearly

480images / year

$0.21 per image

on Nano Banana

  • 2,400 Credits renew yearly
  • Or 120 images in 4KGPT Image 2.5 · 4K
  • All 26 tools, one balance
  • All 18 models, including the 4K tiers
  • Download without watermark

Pro

20% OFF - Save $70.8
Popular

$24.0/month

$29.9/month

$288/year billed yearly

1,920images / year

$0.15 per image

on Nano Banana

  • 9,600 Credits renew yearly
  • Or 480 images in 4KGPT Image 2.5 · 4K
  • All 26 tools, one balance
  • All 18 models, including the 4K tiers
  • Download without watermark

Max

40% OFF - Save $238.8

$30.0/month

$49.9/month

$360/year billed yearly

4,320images / year

$0.083 per image

on Nano Banana

  • 21,600 Credits renew yearly
  • Or 1,080 images in 4KGPT Image 2.5 · 4K
  • All 26 tools, one balance
  • All 18 models, including the 4K tiers
  • Download without watermark

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Text Behind Image: frequently asked questions

Will the text go behind the person or on top?

The tool is instructed to place the text behind the main subject as a depth underlay. If a run lands on top, add behind the subject, partially occluded and try again.

Can I choose the font?

Describe the look in words — bold sans-serif, thin caps, condensed poster type. There is no font picker; the model interprets the description.

Does it keep my face the same?

Yes. Identity, pose and framing are preserved; only the background gains the lettering. Compare at full size if anything looks off.

Is this better than Canva or Photoshop for text behind image?

For a quick poster-style underlay, yes: no cutout or mask steps. For pixel-perfect brand type with a licensed font file, a design tool still wins.

Can I put text behind a photo for free?

Signing in gives you 10 credits, and one run on the default model costs 5 credits: 2 text-behind images before you pay. Free-plan downloads carry a small watermark.

Which model should I pick?

Start with FLUX.1 Kontext: it is the fastest for edits and costs 5 credits. Nano Banana follows instructions very closely but can take a few minutes when busy. GPT Image 2.5 and Seedream 5 Pro give the most detail at 13 to 20 credits.

What happens if a generation fails?

You are only charged when an image comes back. If the model fails or times out, nothing is deducted and you can simply run it again.

What happens to my photos?

Your upload is sent to the model provider only to produce the result. The result is stored in your My Creations gallery on our own storage, and you can delete it there at any time.

Can I use the results commercially?

You keep ownership of what you upload and what you generate, on every plan; see the Terms of Service. Free downloads carry a small watermark, paid plans download without one.

Put the words behind the subject

Upload at the top of the page and type the text you want in the background.

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