About this tool
Type a caption for the top, the bottom, or both, and it is drawn onto every frame of the GIF in the classic bold, outlined meme lettering. Long captions wrap automatically, the text scales with the width of the GIF, and the result keeps the original timing, looping, and transparency.
The GIF is re-encoded with a shared 256-color palette and the same frame optimization as our GIF compressor, so adding text usually does not make the file larger. For the best-looking result on a small GIF, pick the Medium or Large size; on wide GIFs, Small keeps the caption from covering the action.
How to use it
- Drop your GIF file into the box above, or click to browse. Nothing is uploaded.
- Adjust the options if you want; the defaults suit most files.
- Click the button and wait a moment.
- Download the result.
Questions
Which font is used?
Impact, the standard meme font, when your device has it (Windows and macOS do). Otherwise the closest bold sans-serif installed on your device is used.
Can I add a caption to a GIF from Giphy or Tenor?
Paste a direct link to the GIF file in the link box above the options. Giphy page links are converted automatically; for other sites, save the GIF first and drop it in.
Can I place the text somewhere else or use several lines?
Top and bottom positions are supported, and each caption wraps onto multiple lines by itself. Free positioning is planned.
Does it work on transparent GIFs?
Yes. Transparency is preserved and the text is drawn on top of it.
Is it free, are files uploaded, which browsers work: the general questions are answered once for the whole site.