Lesson: Adding Text to AI-Generated Images
Why Add Text to an Image?
Text can enhance an AI-generated image by adding context, emotion, or storytelling elements. Whether it’s a quote, a title, or stylized typography, text helps personalize and elevate your artwork. You can integrate text directly in the AI prompt or add it afterward using design tools like Canva.
Method 1: Adding Text Using AI Prompts
Some AI tools, including Bing Image Creator, allow text to be generated as part of the image. However, AI-generated text can sometimes be unpredictable, so structuring your prompt correctly is essential.
How to Format Your Prompt:
✅ Use parentheses or brackets to emphasize text placement.
✅ Specify font style, color, and placement to guide the AI.
✅ Keep the text short and simple to increase accuracy.
Example Prompts for AI-Generated Text:
👉 "A vintage travel poster featuring a scenic mountain landscape, with the words (Explore the Wild) written in bold, retro font at the top."
👉 "A dreamy watercolor painting of the ocean, with soft handwritten calligraphy in the corner that says (Let the Waves Guide You)."
👉 "A grunge-style concert poster with distressed textures, featuring a bold headline that reads [Live Loud] in edgy graffiti font."
📝 Troubleshooting:
If the AI struggles with text accuracy, try rewording: “A poster with a blank space for the words [Explore the Wild] in bold, vintage typography.”
Some AI models may require text to be added separately for better results.
Method 2: Adding Text Using Canva (or Other Apps)
If AI struggles with text placement, you can use design tools to add it manually.
Steps in Canva:
1️⃣ Upload Your AI Image – Open Canva and start a new design.
2️⃣ Click on "Text" – Choose a font style that complements your image.
3️⃣ Customize the Text – Adjust size, color, spacing, and effects like shadows or outlines.
4️⃣ Position it Well – Place the text where it enhances, rather than distracts from, the image.
5️⃣ Export & Share – Save in high resolution for the best quality.
🖌 Other Apps for Adding Text:
Adobe Express – Great for quick, stylish typography overlays.
PicsArt – Offers creative text effects and blending options.
Phonto – Simple, easy-to-use app with a variety of fonts.
Tips for Effective Text in Images
✔ Match the Font to the Style – A grunge image needs bold, distressed text; a soft watercolor scene pairs well with cursive.
✔ Use Contrasting Colors – Light text on dark backgrounds or vice versa improves readability.
✔ Keep It Simple – Too much text can clutter the image; focus on key words or short phrases.