{"id":329967,"date":"2022-04-04T09:03:00","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T06:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/inform.com.de\/?p=329967"},"modified":"2025-11-20T03:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T00:52:15","slug":"add-text-shapes-and-captions-using-markup-on-iphone-write-and-paint-on-photographs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inform.com.de\/en\/add-text-shapes-and-captions-using-markup-on-iphone-write-and-paint-on-photographs\/","title":{"rendered":"Add text, shapes, and captions using markup on iPhone. Write and paint on photographs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Programs and features that use the Markup feature<\/h2>\n

Listed below are some programs that use the Markup feature and how to get started with it.<\/p>\n

post office<\/h3>\n
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  1. Open Mail and click the compose button to compose a new message or reply to any other.<\/li>\n
  2. Click anywhere in the message and tap, or press Enter to open the formatting pane. You can also click anywhere in the message, tap the cursor, and select Insert Photo \/ Video or Add Document. You may need to click the arrow button to scroll through the available options.<\/li>\n
  3. Click the camera or document button, and then select the photo or PDF file you want to attach or mark up.<\/li>\n
  4. Tap the attachment, then tap. Click Markup to add markup. Click the plus button to add signature, text, and more.<\/li>\n
  5. Click Finish and send your message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Posts<\/h3>\n
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    1. Open the Messages app and click the compose button to compose a new message. Or select an existing conversation.<\/li>\n
    2. Tap the photos button and select a photo.<\/li>\n
    3. Tap the photo in the message, then tap Markup. From this menu, you can add a sketch to your photo, or click the plus button to select other Markup options.<\/li>\n
    4. Click Save and then Finish.<\/li>\n
    5. Tap the blue arrow to send your message.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      Photo<\/h3>\n
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      1. Open the Photos app and select the photo you want.<\/li>\n
      2. Select the Edit option, click and then Markup. Click the plus button to add text, shapes, and more.<\/li>\n
      3. Click Finish and then Finish again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

        Draw with Markup<\/h2>\n

        With a Markup tool such as a pen, marker, or pencil selected, you can pick a color and start drawing. Select the same tool to change the opacity of the color, and another to change the thickness of the lines. You can also click a color button to change the tint of a color.<\/p>\n

        Move the drawing<\/h3>\n

        After drawing something, you can move the drawing. Click the Lasso, drag the drawing you want to move in a circle, and drag it to the desired location.<\/p>\n

        Erase and edit drawings<\/h3>\n

        To change the drawing, press the eraser button and rub the area you want to erase with your finger. You can also undo any layout action using the undo button. If you accidentally undo the markup, you can shake the device and press the Redo button.<\/p>\n

        How to draw, add text and magnifying glass to photos on iPhone and iPad<\/h4>\n

        To launch this feature from your iPhone or iPad library, follow these steps:<\/p>\n

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        1. \n

          Open any image from the Photos app.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        2. \n

          Click Change.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        3. \n

          Click on the circle with three dots.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

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          1. Select the Markup button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            At the bottom there is a toolbar with which you can paint with a brush, add a magnifying glass that is customizable both in size and zoom, as well as add text, shapes and signatures.<\/p>\n

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            How to draw, add text and magnifying glass to photos on iPhone and iPad in Messages app<\/h4>\n

            The markup is also launched directly from:<\/p>\n

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            1. \n

              Launch the Messages app with iMessage configured (setup guide).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

            2. \n

              Tap on the icon to add a new photo, and then select a photo from the Library or take a new one.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

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              1. Tap the photo.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

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                1. Go to the “Markup” section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Markup is a really useful feature that allows you to avoid downloading additional software from the App Store for simple image editing.<\/p>\n

                  Over<\/h2>\n

                  In theory, Over is a free app, but if you want to create really beautiful photos with text overlaid on them, you will have to spend a small amount of money to buy a professional package of tools. The basic version of Over (distributed for free) has a rather modest functionality that allows you to simply select a photo from the gallery and overlay text on it using a standard set of fonts.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  The professional package will cost about $ 6, but it will provide more opportunities for creativity. The package includes various filters and effects, blending modes and layer styles, and also supports integration with the Pixabay library. In addition, a collection of ready-made images is available to users.
                  \nOver has a stylish, user-friendly interface that allows you to easily manipulate text – enter it, resize and position, edit, etc.<\/p>\n

                  Quick<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Quick is the brainchild of the Over developers and lives up to its name. The application allows you to quickly select the desired photo, enter text and use the slider to change the style and color. By clicking on the “Share” button (the box icon with an arrow at the top), you can quickly post the resulting image to the social network. That is, in fact, all the features of the program. The application is free, but very conditional – in order to remove the Quick watermark and open premium fonts, you need to pay 149 rubles.<\/p>\n

                  Typorama<\/h3>\n

                  Typorama is an application for those who cannot live without posting pictures on Instagram with some kind of motivator. The program will greatly simplify the task for such users. The app contains dozens of free background images, offers a significant amount of customization options, and even generates quotes.<\/p>\n

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                  However, Typorama has several disadvantages. For example, the ability to add text fields is limited to one field. In addition, only standard presets are available to the user, for some of which you need to pay 299 rubles.<\/p>\n

                  Enlight<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Enlight can rightfully be called a monster among mobile photo editors. The application has a wide range of functions that will allow you to edit and add text to pictures at a professional level. The cost of the program in the App Store is 299 rubles.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Add an inscription on the photo in 2 clicks<\/h2>\n

                  It is very easy to add text to a photo using the PhotoMASTER editor. There are only 3 steps to complete, try:<\/p>\n

                  Step 1. Selecting a snapshot for work<\/h3>\n

                  In the start window of the editor, click “Open photo”<\/strong>. An explorer will appear, which gives access to the folders on the computer. Double click on the desired image. It will appear in the working area of \u200b\u200bthe program.<\/p>\n

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                  Click “Open Photo” to select a picture for work<\/p>\n

                  Step 2. Adding text<\/h3>\n

                  To superimpose text on a photo, go to the “Labels”<\/strong> subsection and click “Add Text”<\/strong>. In the field on the right, enter the desired signature. It can be either one short word or a long text, for example, a poem, quote or congratulation.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Enter your text and choose a beautiful style<\/p>\n

                  Select a lettering style. There are many beautiful bright options in the catalog of the photo signature program. Take the one that will look as organic and attractive in the photo as possible. If the proposed options do not suit you, you can prepare the author's style from scratch. In the “Text settings”<\/strong> tab,<\/strong> you can manually set the font, color, outline thickness, adjust the shadow and other parameters to create your own inscription with a unique design.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  You can develop your own lettering design<\/p>\n

                  Now you need to adjust the location of the finished text. To do this, just move the cursor over it and press the left button. Now drag the text box to the desired position. If you want to increase or decrease it, then stretch or squeeze the frame by pulling on the corners. You can also rotate the text using the green dot.<\/p>\n

                  Step 3. Saving the finished picture<\/h3>\n

                  Click “Save”<\/strong> and decide in which folder on your PC the signed photo should be. Choose a format. Photo lettering software offers the following options: JPEG, PNG, BMP or TIFF<\/strong>. Set what quality the image should have. Done, you have learned how to make a caption on a photo easy and simple!<\/p>\n

                  How to make an inscription on a photo on a computer<\/h2>\n

                  You can impose text on a picture, both by built-in tools in Windows, and using special programs – image viewers.<\/p>\n

                  Let's take a look at the example of the three most popular programs, in the rest of the text on a photo can be superimposed in the same way, only an insignificant location of the menus and their names can differ.<\/p>\n

                  Microsoft Paint<\/h3>\n

                  1 Go to the folder with your photo, right-click on it and select “Change” from the pop-up menu.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  2 Click in the menu bar on the icon with the letter “A” and on the image place the cursor in the place where you want to write something, or you can immediately select the area for the paragraph.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  3 On the same menu bar, you can select the font, size, color and transparency of the written. Just fill in the desired values \u200b\u200bhere or leave it as it is.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  4 Save the result by clicking on “File” – “Save As” and specifying the path in the explorer.<\/p>\n

                  IrfanView<\/h3>\n

                  1 Open the picture in the program, in the menu go to “Edit” – “Add text”.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  2 Write what is needed and specify the parameters: font, size, color, anti-aliasing. To see how everything will look like, click on the “Preview” button. To move the written – click in the place on the image and the text will move there.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  3 Save what happened by clicking on “File” – “Save as” and pointing the directory in the explorer.<\/p>\n

                  Phonto<\/h3>\n

                  Quite a narrowly focused application that allows enough flexibility to work with captions on photos. It's free, but there are ads. However, the features are full, however, it would be better to purchase the paid version of AdFree to free up additional screen space.<\/p>\n

                  You can find out how to overlay text on an iPhone on a photo by opening this application, after which the user gets to the start screen, from which you need to enter the settings menu or add an image to the program.<\/p>\n

                  The caption is added anywhere in the photo by clicking on the photo. After the words are entered, if necessary, they can be supplemented later. There is an opportunity to choose a font variant, Phonto has a lot of them and all support Russian. You can also load one of the presets right here, because the text settings are very diverse. This is convenient for creating a series of shots, since the captions will not differ in style. The application has the ability to add additional characters.<\/p>\n

                  After creating the text, it can be moved, supplemented, corrected, changed font, size. And if you go to the “Style” menu, you can choose a color and do with it whatever your imagination allows. For example, create color patterns if you need an inscription of several colors. There are functions that change the transparency, background, and also create shadows, underlines, blur.<\/p>\n

                  The text can be tilted and moved as you like, except that you can choose one of the layouts, add graphics, a sticker, or follow the trends to square the image.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Typorama \u2014 Typography Generator<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  I have already described the Typorama program in a post about three programs for creating New Year's cards. The application greatly simplifies the task of writing text on images and photos, creating wonderful postcards and motivators. Typorama has dozens of free background images, a large number of fonts, the program can even generate quotes by itself.<\/p>\n

                  The application also has disadvantages. For example, a small number of Cyrillic fonts and only one text field. Even for the best ready-made templates you have to pay 299 rubles<\/p>\n

                  Quick \u2014 add text to photos fast<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Quick – developed by Over, the application lives up to its name. With it, you can quickly select a suitable photo, write text, and use the slider to change the font and color. The resulting image can be sent via WhatsApp or published on the social network Instagram and Facebook.<\/p>\n

                  That is, ultimately, all the possibilities of the application. The program is distributed free of charge, however, conditionally, on the received images there will be a watermark, in order to remove it and open new fonts, you have to pay 149 rubles.<\/p>\n

                  Over<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Another free program from the Over developer is called, the same as the company, Over. But, in the standard version, the toolbox is quite small with a standard set of fonts. And if you want to create really beautiful photos with superimposed text, you need to spend a small amount to purchase an advanced package of tools.<\/p>\n

                  The large advanced package costs 229 rubles, but it gives more opportunities for creativity. The package contains all kinds of filters, font effects, blending modes and layer styles, and also supports integration with the Pixabay library. Apart from all of the above, there is a large collection of ready-made images.<\/p>\n

                  The program has a stylish and user-friendly interface, with its help you can easily add text to a photo, change its size and position<\/p>\n

                  Typorama: Text on Photo Editor<\/h3>\n

                  A visually perfect photo caption tool for working with text and photos.<\/p>\n

                  And, although formally Typorama is “omnivorous” and copes even with unprepared pictures intended for quick addition to social networks, in fact, there is a collection of gadgets for professionals.<\/p>\n

                  Those who develop websites, write articles or typeset the covers of magazines, menus and newspapers that are in demand all over the world. Easy-to-get jobs in Typorama are going to turn your head!<\/p>\n

                  Phonto \u2013 Text on Photos<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

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                  A multifunctional graphic editor for iPhone, capable of processing images using filters and well-thought-out templates to the smallest detail, and overlay inscriptions of the chosen style, color and format on each piece of photograph.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

                  Of the advantages over competitors is extraordinary informational content. The developers have thought over every detail of the interface, and therefore even a beginner can easily find where to get the sources, where to upload the result and how to share inspiration with the rest of the world.<\/p>\n

                  And there is also no need to pay for additional content and watch ads.<\/p>\n

                  Over Edit & Add Text to Photos<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  A colorful graphic assistant for iPhone, designed for a female audience, and focused on working with photography in a non-standard format. The developers propose to generate a kind of collages, where part of the content is prepared photos, and the rest is inscriptions that fall into the subject of pictures downloaded from the network, as well as emoticons, some kind of buttons and frames.<\/p>\n

                  The result is really impressive, especially because of the beautifully selected fonts. There was a place for capital letters, and phrases copied from billboards, and words written on a surfboard. If we put together every piece, then subscribers from social networks will surely be delighted.<\/p>\n

                  Enlight<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Enlight can rightfully be called one of the best photo editors for iPhone and iPad. The program has a wide range of functions, with their help you can create and add text to photos just like professional designers. The biggest disadvantage of the application is that it is paid for, it costs 299 rubles<\/p>\n

                  Canva: photo editor, collages<\/h3>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  Couldn't miss the program from the popular online photo editor Canva. The program has a huge set of functions for creating beautiful photos and images. The program database contains a large number of layouts from blog covers to logos.<\/p>\n

                  In such a powerful editor, of course, there is the ability to add text, here you will find more than a hundred fonts, the ability to customize the color and size of fonts, change the spacing. Unfortunately, the Cyrillic alphabet is not enough, but this is the disease of most photo editors.<\/p>\n

                  FastStone Image Viewer<\/h3>\n

                  1 After you open the image, in the menu go to “Edit” – “Draw”.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  2 In the left column, click on the icon with the letter “A” and on the image itself, indicate the location and type in the required. Options are specified in the Text Style panel.<\/p>\n

                  \"Add<\/a><\/p>\n

                  3 Save the result by clicking on “File” – “Save As” in the menu and specifying the path for the file.<\/p>\n

                  We make an inscription on the photo in Paint.<\/h2>\n

                  This method of creating an inscription on a photo is the most common and simplest, since the “Paint” program is already preinstalled on all computers \/ laptops with the Windows operating system, that is, it comes with a package of standard programs.<\/p>\n

                  It is quite easy to learn and allows users to perform “standard” actions with images.<\/p>\n

                  1 To create any inscription on your photo, you first need to open the program. Finding it is very simple: go to the “Start” menu, click on the inscription “All programs”, then open the “Accessories” folder. In it you will find an icon “palette with a brush” and next to it there will be an inscription paint. Click on it.<\/p>\n

                  2 A program window will open in front of you. You can drag the desired image into it or open it through the editor itself. To do this, click on the blue rectangle located in the upper left corner of the window and select the “Open” option.<\/p>\n

                  After that, you just have to choose an image.<\/p>\n

                  3 After you have opened the photo and made other changes, such as cropping, you can start creating the caption. To do this, click on the letter “A” and select the desired color.<\/p>\n

                  4 While holding down the right mouse button, select the part of the image on which you want to write. Choose a font and size. Then click on the inscription “Transparent” (this option will allow you to create an inscription on the photo itself, without overlapping it).<\/p>\n

                  If something does not work out the first time, or you simply do not like the selected font, you can easily delete the inscription (while remaining in writing mode) or change it.<\/p>\n

                  Fontomania app: how to add text to photos?<\/h3>\n

                  To edit, you need to select the desired picture through the file menu in the program. Actions and menus are similar to the standard editor in iOS. You can experiment as much as your heart desires, including with the shape, fonts and colors of the inscription (and with the photo too).<\/p>\n

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                  You can upload a photo in another way (not through the menu):<\/p>\n

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                  1. After starting the program, you need to click on the plus on the workspace to select the required snapshot.<\/li>\n
                  2. At the bottom of the screen there is a toolbar in which “Text” is selected.<\/li>\n
                  3. For editing, the user will be prompted to select the form in which the inscription will be located. And also it is possible to change the font, its color and size.<\/li>\n
                  4. The app has a lot of standard logos and funny captions (you can use them to make your photo stand out). Also in this paragraph, you can select the language in which the user is going to enter the inscription.<\/li>\n
                  5. The frame for the text can change size, depending on the volume of the text (for this you need to click on the corner of the field and drag it in the desired direction). There is also a function to move text around the picture – you need to hold down the text and move it to the desired place. There is an option that allows, if necessary, to sign an autograph or add geometric shapes, emoticons.<\/li>\n
                  6. After the manipulations, you need to save the changes. It is better to name the edited image differently from the original. This will make it possible not to overwrite the old picture.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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                    How to make an inscription in an enlarged fragment in the “Fontomania” application?<\/h3>\n
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                    • After starting the program, you need to click on the plus sign on the workspace to select the required snapshot.<\/li>\n
                    • At the bottom of the screen there is a toolbar in which you should click on the “Text” button.<\/li>\n
                    • For editing, the user will be prompted to select the form in which the inscription will be located. Here you can select the “Loupe” tool – with this function, the required part of the image is enlarged. By moving a green dot along the perimeter of the circle, the user can enlarge the fragment. The blue dot is for making the object smaller.<\/li>\n
                    • It is also possible to change the font, its color and size. There are many standard logos and funny captions in the app (you can apply these to make your photo stand out).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n