Add text to a GIF
Add a caption to any GIF, for anyone who wants to turn a reaction into their own joke without installing an editor. It is free, needs no sign-in and runs in your browser, so your GIF is not uploaded.
Example GIFs
At a glance
- Input
- One GIF file, optional caption
- Output
- Short looping GIF, no sound
- Price
- Free
- Sign-in
- Not needed
How it works
- Choose your GIFSelect a GIF file from your device.
- Type your captionType the text you want on the GIF.
- DownloadSave the new GIF with your caption on every frame.
Tips for a better GIF
- White text with a dark outline stays readable on any scene.
- Short captions fit better at small sizes.
- Keep the original file in case you want to change the words.
Questions and answers
Choose a GIF on this page, type your caption and download the result. The text is added to every frame in your browser.
Yes. Adding text to a GIF is free, with no credits, no sign-in and no LeafReel watermark on the download.
No. The tool runs in your browser, so the file stays on your device.
Slightly, in some cases. Rewriting a GIF can shift its limited color palette, though the frames and timing stay the same.
Yes, if you have downloaded the GIF file. Make sure you have the right to reuse it before you post it publicly.
Yes. The tool works in a mobile browser with no app to install, though very large GIFs can take longer on a phone.
No. This tool adds one fixed caption to every frame. It does not do typing-style animated text.
Often, depending on your device fonts. Check the preview, because some emojis can look different in the saved GIF.
No. It accepts GIF files only, so convert a video to a GIF before you start.
Use the meme GIF maker, which creates a looping GIF from your photo and includes a caption field.
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