Quote images — inspirational or thought-provoking text overlaid on a beautiful background photo — are among the most shared content on Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Here is how to create them online for free.
What Makes a Great Quote Image?
- The background photo complements the mood of the quote
- The text is large enough to read at thumbnail size
- Strong contrast between text and background (white text on dark photo, or vice versa)
- Clean, elegant typography that matches the quote's tone
- The source of the quote is attributed
How to Add a Quote to a Photo Free
Upload your background photo to imgresizr.com. If the photo is too "busy," apply a slight blur or darken it slightly to improve text readability. Open the Caption tool, type your quote text, and choose a font that matches the quote's mood — script fonts for romantic quotes, bold sans-serif for motivational quotes. Position the text centrally and adjust size so it fills approximately 60% of the image width. Add attribution in smaller text below. Download as JPG.
Typography Pairing for Quote Images
| Quote Type | Font Style |
|---|---|
| Inspirational/motivational | Bold sans-serif (strong, direct) |
| Romantic/poetic | Script or serif (elegant) |
| Humorous | Informal, slightly irregular |
| Business/professional | Clean sans-serif (corporate) |
Quote Image Sizes by Platform
- Instagram square: 1080×1080px
- Pinterest: 1000×1500px (tall vertical)
- Facebook: 1200×628px
- LinkedIn: 1200×627px
Add quotes to photos for free at imgresizr.com — create shareable quote images for any social media platform.