GIF Text Editor

Add text and captions to animated GIFs. Choose fonts, colors, and position - then export a new GIF.

Drop a GIF here or paste from clipboard

or click to browse

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How to Add Text to a GIF

  1. Upload or paste a GIF - Drop a file, click to browse, or paste a GIF from your clipboard (Ctrl+V / Cmd+V).
  2. Add text layers - Type your caption, choose font, size, color, and stroke. Click "+ Add Text" to create a layer.
  3. Position text - Click anywhere on the preview to move the selected text layer to that position.
  4. Add more layers - Create multiple text layers with different styles and positions.
  5. Export - Click "Export GIF with Text" to render and download your captioned GIF.

Tips for Great GIF Captions

Impact font with white text and black stroke is the classic meme style - it's readable on any background. Keep text short for maximum impact. Use a stroke width of 2-4px for the best readability. Position text at the top or bottom of the frame where it's most visible and familiar to viewers.

FAQ

Can I add multiple lines of text? Yes - add separate text layers and position them wherever you want. Each layer has independent font, size, color, and position settings.
Will the text appear on all frames? Yes, text layers are applied to every frame of the GIF. The text stays in the same position throughout the animation.
Can I paste a GIF from the web? Yes - right-click a GIF online, copy it, then come here and press Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac) to paste it directly.
Is my GIF uploaded anywhere? No - everything runs locally in your browser. Your GIF never leaves your device.
Why is the exported file large? GIFs with lots of frames and large dimensions create big files. Try the GIF Compressor to reduce file size, or the GIF Resizer to shrink dimensions.