Add Text Behind Image Professionally

Create stunning text behind image effects with CapCut's easy-to-use editor. Add text to photos using smart layers, AI background removal, customizable fonts, and high-resolution export to design professional visuals in minutes.

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Create eye-catching text behind image effects with CapCut

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Key features of CapCut's text behind image tool

Layer-based text behind image editing in CapCut

Layer-based text placement

CapCut enables you to make several copies of the same image and move them to different layers as well as arrange them on the timeline in any order you want. You can put the text between the original image layer and the cut-out subject layer to perfectly position the text behind the image and get complete control of depth and alignment.

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AI background removal

The "Auto removal" function is background detection with one click of a button for fast editing, basically, whereas "Custom removal" is the manual way of refining the edges to deal with complicated parts like hair or irregular shapes. With the "Chroma key ", you can remove the background perfectly when your images have solid-color backgrounds.

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Customizable text styles

CapCut provides a variety of different text effects for you to choose from, such as size, type, pattern, case, color, and alignment of the font. Besides, you are free to adjust not only the spacing between characters and lines but also the scaling and position of the text. All these tools allow you to ensure that the text behind the image is neat, easy to read, and visually well-balanced.

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High-resolution text behind image export from CapCut

High-resolution image export

CapCut allows exporting text behind image designs at high resolution, up to 8K quality. Also, there is a flexible aspect ratio and quality controls. Thus, your output image will look crisp and detailed without any visible compression, which means it is ideal for social media, marketing visuals, and professional presentations.

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How to add text behind an image using CapCut

Step 1: Copy and paste the image into two layers

Launch CapCut and click "Import" to upload your image. Once added to the timeline, right-click the image layer and select "Copy," then paste it on the second timeline.

Step 2: Remove the background and add text between layers

1. elect the top image layer, go to the right panel under the "Video" section, and click "Remove BG." Choose "Auto removal" to let CapCut's AI remove the background automatically.
2. Next, click "Text > Add text" and drag the text layer between the two image layers on the timeline. Use the Font, Style, Pattern, Case, Color, Alignment, and Position controls in the right panel to fine-tune the text.

Step 3: Preview and export your text behind the image design

1. Preview your design in the player. When ready, click the three-line button to select "Export still frames," pick the image format (JPEG/PNG), and resolution.
2. Click "Export" to save your high-quality text behind the image design.

Duplicating an image into two layers in CapCut

Removing background and adding text between image layers in CapCut

Exporting text behind image design from CapCut

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Benefits of using CapCut's text behind image editor

Easy-to-use text behind image editor in CapCut

Simple and easy to use

CapCut offers a clean, intuitive interface with built-in tools that make it easy to insert text to a picture. Creating professional-looking visuals is possible even if you don't have any design experience. By using drag-and-drop layers, the magic of text behind an image can happen for complete newbies in a matter of minutes.

Fast text behind image creation using CapCut

Faster creative workflow

With AI-powered background removal and precise layer-based editing, CapCut enables you to create an image hover with text effects effortlessly. By using this simplified process, the time required for editing is cut down, and thus the creators can concentrate on designing the images at once that look aesthetically appealing.

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Free and cost-effective

CapCut's text behind image editor is completely free, making it easy to add text on top of an image without investing in expensive software or subscriptions. This makes it an ideal solution for creators, marketers, and small businesses who want professional-quality visuals on a budget.

Explore the scenarios of CapCut's text behind image tool

Social media thumbnail with text behind image

Social media posts & thumbnails

CapCut is a handy tool for making text with background effects that can be used for social media posts and thumbnails. Text placed as a layer behind pictures can turn Instagram posts, TikTok covers, and YouTube thumbnails into very eye-catching things, which in turn attract more views due to the content being more noticeable on the platforms.

Marketing & promotional graphics

By utilizing CapCut as a background text app, you are able to insert text behind product images or promotional banners. This not only boosts brand storytelling and puts the spotlight on important messages, but also makes the product visually dominant.

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Educational & presentation visuals

You can make beautiful, interesting, and simple text behind image slides using CapCut to attract the students' or audience's attention by putting the text behind the images and still keeping the main subject visible ad information clear.

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Creative & personal projects

CapCut's text behind image AI and text behind image editor are great tools for anyone looking to get creative or to do personal projects. You can combine text and images to make stunning and original visuals for your personal branding, posters, and digital art that will undoubtedly showcase your personality and style.

Tools List

Online Video Editor

Text to Speech

Effects & Filters

Trendy Music

Sound Effects

Auto Subtitles

Transcribe Videos

Text Overlay

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I add text behind an image in CapCut?

For adding text to photos in CapCut, import your image, duplicate it into two layers, remove the background of the top layer using AI or Chroma key, then place the text layer between the image layers. Use the text styling options to adjust font, color, alignment, and position.

Is CapCut a free text behind image editor?

Yes! CapCut's text behind image editor is completely free, allowing creators, marketers, and small businesses to produce professional-quality layered visuals without any subscription or cost.

Can I also add text on top of an image in CapCut?

Absolutely. CapCut supports both text behind image and text on top of image, giving you full flexibility to create visually engaging designs depending on your project needs. It provides diverse text effects and an AI background remover, making the process easy.

What kind of images work best for text behind image effects?

Images with a clear subject and a contrasting background work best. Using CapCut's AI background removal tools ensures that the main subject stays sharp while the text appears naturally behind it.

Can I use text behind image designs for commercial projects?

Yes, designs created in CapCut can be used for commercial purposes without any copyright risk, including marketing graphics, social media posts, banners, and presentations, while maintaining a professional, polished look.