Free Online Photo Editor

Add text, shapes, stickers and filters. Export as PNG or JPG - No signup, no watermark.

Text & Fonts · Shapes & Drawing · Image Filters · Layers & Undo · PNG / JPG Export
or start with a blank canvas

What You Can Do

1

Upload or start blank

Open any JPG, PNG, WebP or GIF image, or start from a blank canvas sized for social media, print, or presentations. You can also start with an AI-generated image from the Image Creator.

2

Edit with pro tools

Add text, shapes, freehand drawings and images. Adjust layers, adjust opacity, flip and rotate with the Properties panel.

3

Export at full quality

Download as PNG (with transparency) or JPG. Enable 2× export for Retina-quality output. No watermark, no signup. Want a smaller file? Run it through the JPG compressor after export.

Editor Features

Text & Fonts

Add headings, body text, and labels. Choose from 19 Google Fonts. Adjust size, color, bold/italic/underline, letter spacing and line height.

Shapes & Drawing

Insert rectangles, circles, triangles, arrows, stars, and pentagons. Or use freehand draw mode with adjustable brush size and color.

Image Filters

Adjust brightness, contrast, saturation and blur per image. Apply grayscale, sepia, or invert effects - All non-destructively. Improving contrast also helps if you plan to run the image through Image to Text (OCR) afterwards.

Layers & Undo

Drag to reorder layers. Toggle visibility and lock individual layers. 50-step undo/redo history with Ctrl+Z.

Canvas Presets

11 built-in presets including Instagram, YouTube thumbnail, HD, A4, and Presentation. Or set any custom pixel size. Need to export to PDF instead? Convert your finished JPG after downloading.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Delete, Ctrl+Z/Y, Ctrl+D (duplicate), Ctrl+A (select all), Ctrl+C/V, arrow nudge, Space+drag to pan.

What People Use the Photo Editor For

Use caseWhat you'll needExport format
Social media posts (Instagram, LinkedIn)Square canvas (1080×1080), text, brand colorsJPG or PNG
YouTube thumbnails1280×720 preset, bold heading, shapes for attentionJPG
Presentation slidesHD or 1280×720 canvas, text layers, image uploadPNG (lossless)
Product photo annotationUpload product image, add labels and arrowsJPG
Meme creationUpload base image, add white/black text at top & bottomJPG
Logo mockupsTransparent background, shapes, custom fonts - Then remove bg if neededPNG (preserves transparency)
Photo enhancementsUpload photo, adjust brightness/contrast/saturation - Or generate a new one with the Image CreatorJPG
WatermarkingUpload image, add semi-transparent text or logo layer - Then compress for webJPG or PNG

Frequently Asked Questions

jpg.now's Photo Editor is 100% free - No account, no watermark, no hidden limits. You can upload any image, add text with 19 Google Fonts, draw shapes, apply filters, and export as PNG or JPG at full resolution. There is no paid tier for the editor itself; it is completely free for everyone.
Yes. jpg.now's Photo Editor offers a layer-based canvas similar to Photoshop - You can add multiple image layers, text layers, shapes, and freehand drawings, then reorder and lock them independently. It also supports non-destructive image filters (brightness, contrast, saturation, blur, grayscale, sepia, invert), a 50-step undo/redo history, and export at up to 2× resolution. All of this runs directly in your browser with no install required.
jpg.now's Photo Editor is designed for simplicity. Open any image or start from a blank canvas preset (Instagram, YouTube, A4, HD), then use the icon toolbar to switch between Select, Text, Shape, and Draw modes. The Properties panel updates automatically for whatever object you select. There is nothing to install or configure - Just open the page and start editing.
Open jpg.now/photo-editor in your browser. Click "browse" or drag and drop your photo onto the upload area. The editor opens immediately - You can crop by resizing the canvas, adjust brightness and contrast in the Filters panel, add text or overlays, then click "JPG" or "PNG" to download your edited image. No signup, no watermark, no cost.
Upload your photo in the jpg.now Photo Editor, then click the "T" (Text) icon in the left toolbar or the Text tab. Click "Add Heading", "Add Subheading", or "Add Body Text" to place a text layer on your canvas. Select the text to change its font family (choose from 19 Google Fonts), size, color, bold, italic, underline, letter spacing, and alignment. Drag the text to position it, then export as JPG or PNG.
Open the jpg.now Photo Editor and upload your JPEG. Switch to the Text tool and add your text layer. You can set any font, size, and color, then position it anywhere over the image. When you click the JPG export button, the text is permanently flattened onto the image and saved as a new JPEG file - Ready to share or use anywhere.
jpg.now offers two free AI-powered image tools. The Background Remover uses AI to automatically cut out the background from any photo in seconds. The AI Image Creator generates brand-new images from a text prompt - Free users get one image per day with no signup required. Both work directly in your browser.
Open jpg.now/photo-editor in your phone's browser (Chrome or Safari). Tap the upload area to choose a photo from your camera roll. The mobile editor shows a bottom toolbar - Tap the Text icon, then "Add Heading" or "Add Body Text". Tap the text layer to select it and edit the content. When done, tap the download button to save the image to your phone. No app installation needed.

Related Tools

Pair the Photo Editor with these tools for a complete image workflow.

Image Creator Generate an image to edit BG Remover Remove the background first Image to Text Extract text from images JPG to PNG Convert for transparency support Compress JPG Optimise before sharing JPG to PDF Export edited image as PDF