Add Text to GIF – Free GIF Caption Maker
Put a caption, meme text or subtitle on any animated GIF. Choose the font, color and outline, drag the text where you want it, add as many text layers as you like and download your GIF – free, private and without a watermark.
Drop a GIF to add text
Drag & drop an animated GIF, choose a file, or send one from your phone.
Tap to pick a GIF from your phone.
Animated or still GIF · Free, no watermark, no sign-up · Your file never leaves your device
Text layers
How to add text to a GIF
Upload your GIF
Drop an animated GIF into the box, click “Choose GIF”, or scan the QR code to send one from your phone.
Type and style your text
Edit the text, pick a font, size, color and outline. Click “+ Add text” for more layers – for example a top line and a bottom line.
Position and download
Drag the text on the live preview (or set X and Y), then click “Create GIF” and download it.
Why use this GIF text editor
Classic meme captions
Bold white Impact text with a black outline – the look everyone knows from reaction GIFs – in one click.
Multiple text layers
Add a top and bottom line, a subtitle and a watermark: each layer has its own font, size, color and position.
Drag to position
Drag the text straight on the animated preview, or type exact X/Y pixel values for perfect alignment.
Live animated preview
The preview keeps playing while you edit, so you can see how the caption sits on every frame.
Keeps the original animation
Frame timing, size and transparency are preserved; only your text is added.
Runs in your browser
No upload queue and no server – your GIF is edited on your own device, which is fast and private.
No watermark, no account
Clean output you can use anywhere. No logo, no sign-up, no limits.
Phone or computer
Works on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows and Chromebook. Send a GIF from your phone to your computer with a QR code.
Add captions and meme text to animated GIFs
A reaction GIF lands better with the right words on it. This GIF caption maker draws your text on every frame of the animation, so the caption stays put while the GIF plays. Use the classic meme style (white Impact with a black outline) or pick another font and color to match your brand, a subtitle or a quote.
Tips for readable GIF text
- Keep it short – one line of 3 to 6 words reads best in a looping GIF.
- Use a thick outline or a dark color on bright footage so the text stays readable on every frame.
- Put text at the top or bottom so it does not cover faces or the action.
- For a top-and-bottom meme, add a second layer and drag it to the top.
Need to cut the GIF first? Crop it to focus on the subject, or make the GIF from a video with the video to GIF converter, which also has a quick caption option.
More GIF editor tools
You can also compress a GIF, crop a GIF, reverse a GIF, change GIF speed, extract GIF frames, or start from a clip with the video to GIF converter.
Add text to GIF – FAQ
How do I add text to a GIF?
Upload the GIF above, type your caption in the text box, pick a font, size and color, drag the text on the preview to place it, then click “Create GIF” and download it.
Is this GIF text editor free? Is there a watermark?
Yes. It is 100% free with no watermark, no sign-up and no daily limit.
Can I add more than one line of text?
Yes. Click “+ Add text” to add more text layers. Each layer can have its own font, color, size and position – perfect for top and bottom meme text.
How do I move the text?
Drag it on the preview, click anywhere on the preview to move the selected text there, or type exact X and Y values (in pixels from the top-left corner).
Which fonts can I use?
Impact (the classic meme font), Arial, Arial Black, Comic Sans, Georgia, Courier, Trebuchet and Verdana. If a font is not installed on your device, a similar one is used.
Will adding text reduce the GIF quality?
Each frame is re-encoded with its own optimized 256-color palette, so the result looks almost identical to the original. Only frames are changed – timing and size stay the same.
Does it keep GIF transparency?
Yes. Transparent areas stay transparent; only the pixels under your text become solid.
Can I add text to a GIF on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone or Android phone, tap “Choose GIF”, edit it and tap “Download GIF” or “Share / Save to Photos”. On a computer you can also click “Upload from phone” and scan the QR code to send a GIF from your phone.
Is my GIF uploaded to a server?
No. Your GIF is opened and edited entirely inside your browser, so it never leaves your device. The only exception is the optional “Upload from phone” QR feature: the file you send is held temporarily so your computer can pick it up, then deleted as soon as it is received (anything left over is purged automatically within 24 hours).
Can I add text to only some frames?
Currently the text is shown on every frame. To caption only part of an animation, cut the GIF into pieces first or make it from a video with the video to GIF converter.
Is there a size limit?
There is no upload limit because nothing is uploaded; the practical limit is your device memory. Most GIFs up to a few hundred frames work fine. Very long, very large GIFs (for example 1000 frames at 1080p) may be too big for a phone browser.