Making Text on a JPEG

The JPEG file format is one of the most common file formats used today. Used to compress and store images, JPEG files can be found throughout the Internet. You can add text to a JPEG file by using image editing software. The steps taken to add text to a JPEG image are consistent between image editing programs. Once text is added to the image, the file must be properly saved in order to make the changes permanent.

Instructions

1. Open the image editing software you would like to use to add the text.

2. Click the "File" menu, then click "Open."

3. Locate and click on the JPEG file you want to edit, then click "OK" or "Open."

4. Click the "Text" button located on the toolbar. The location of the toolbar can vary depending on the software being used, but typically can be found on the top of the screen.

5. Click the picture in the area you want to add the text, then drag the mouse to create the text box.

6. Click in the text box, then type the text you want to add to the JPEG using the keyboard.

7. Click the "File" menu, then click "Save As."

8. Choose a file name, then click "Save" to make the changes made permanent.

References

• Microsoft: Getting Started With Paint
• Microsoft: Add Text to a Picture
• Internet Guide: What is a JPEG