How to add text to photos on your iPhone and iPad

Adding text to your photos can uniquely enhance your image. Apple Markup makes it easier than ever to express yourself in this way.

In this guide, we’ll offer step by step instructions on how Markup can be used to add text to images and pictures with Photos with Photos, Email and Messenger. We understand that sometimes you want even more creative options – that’s why we’ve also listed some of our favorite third party photo editing apps.

Just select the area you’d like to learn more about to read our top tips:

• Using Markup in Photos
• Using Markup  in Mail
• Using Markup in Messenger
• Best Apps for Adding Text to Photos

Soon, you’ll be adding text to images – quickly and easily.

Using Markup on your iPhone or iPad

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can use Markup on Apple’s inbuilt apps to add text, signatures, sketches, shapes, and more to photos.

There are so many creative options. In this guide, we’re focusing on adding text on devices with iOS 12 and above.

So whether you’re looking to use Markup in photos, Markup in Mail, or Markup in Messenger, our simple step-by-guides will explain.

Using Markup Editor with the Photos App

1. Launch the Photos app
Tap the Photos app icon to open it. To view all your photos, tap the Photos tab in the lower left corner of your screen. Alternatively, you can browse by Albums.

2. Select the photo you want
Found the image you want? Simply tap it to open it.

3. Tap the Edit button
Go to the top-right corner of the screen and tap Edit, then tap the More option (the three dots). From here, you can select Markup.

4. Tap the Plus button and select Text
In the bottom-right of the screen, tap the Plus button (+ symbol in a circle). This will give you a list of actions. Select Text.

5. Type your text
Simply type what you’d like to add.

6. Customize
To change your text’s color, simply use the Color menu. To change the font face, size and/or text alignment, select the aA button (next to the Plus button).

7. Double tap Done
After you’ve completed this, tap Done in the top right corner. You’ve now added text to your image and can find this in your Photos app.

Using Markup Editor with the Mail App

1. Launch the Mail app
If you want to send an edited photo, you can make changes within the Mail app. Just tap its icon to open.

2. Start composing an email
Press reply to an existing email, or tap the pen on paper logo in the bottom right corner to start a new email

3. Tap inside the body of your email and tap Insert Photo…
Tapping inside the body of your email will trigger a pop-up with various options. Select Insert Photo or Video or Add Attachment. If you can’t see this, tap the icon of a small triangle in a box for additional options.

4. Select the photo you want to edit
Select the photo (or PDF file) that you want to attach to the email and edit, then tap Choose.

5. Tap the attachment and open up Markup
Click on the attachment again, then tap the Markup icon.

6. Tap the Plus button and select what you’d like to add
Go to the bottom-right of the screen and tap the Plus button (the + symbol in a circle). This will give you a list of actions. Select Text to add writing of your choice. Alternatively, choose Signature to sign – this is a great time-saving tool for emailing contracts.

7. Type your text
If you’ve selected the Text option, simply type what you’d like to add. If you’ve selected Signature (and don’t want to add extra text), skip to step 9.

8. Customize
To change your text’s color, simply use the Color menu. To change the font face, size and/or text alignment, select the aA button (next to the Plus button).

9. Double tap Done
After you’ve completed this, tap Done in the top right corner.

10.Send
Once you’ve composed the rest of your email, tap the send button and your email (complete with its edited attachment) will be on its way.

Using Markup Editor with the Messenger App

1. Launch the Messages app
To share a newly edited photo with someone via text or iMessage, tap on the Messages app icon

2. Select who you want to send your image to
Open an existing conversation thread or tap the pen on paper icon to start a new one.

3. Tap the Photos app icon
To select a photo, tap the Photos icon. Once you’ve found your image, tap it to select it.

4. Tap the photo in the message
Once you’ve selected a photo, it will appear within a message. Tap this photo here, then tap Markup.

5. Tap the Plus button and select what you’d like to add
In the bottom-right of the screen, tap the Plus button (the + symbol in a circle). This will give you a list of actions. Select Text.

6. Type your text
Simply type what you’d like to add.

7. Customize
To change your text’s color, simply use the Color menu. To change the font face, size and/or text alignment, select the aA button (next to the Plus button).

8. Tap Save, then Done
Once you’re finished, select Save, then Done (top right corner).

9. Send
Press the blue up-arrow logo to send your creation.

Best Apps for Adding Text to Photos

Markup is a great way of adding simple text to your images without downloading an app. But, you may want something else to get even more creative.

Benefits of an app may include:

• More fonts and features than Markup
• Stickers and animations are available through apps
• Unlike Markup, gradient and other effects can be added through the apps that allow the text to better stand out

We’ve chosen the following apps based on their impressive features and positive customer reviews.

Over App

Over is a free photo editing app (with a paid professional option).

With over 10,000+ templates, graphics & fonts available, it’s great for customization. It’s particularly good at making your social media posts stand out – you can even share and schedule posts directly in the app.

Download Over

Phonto App

Phonto is a simple app designed to help you add text to pictures. It’s available for free, and add-ons are available to go ad-free and buy additional kits and packs.

It has more than 400 fonts available, and you can even install your own additional fonts. It gives you the option to change text size, color, gradient, stroke, shadow, rotation, kerning, spacing and much more. If you’re looking for flexibility, Phonto has it.

Download Phonto

Transform Your New Photos Into a Story

Now that you know how to add text and other features to images, the possibilities are endless.

You can turn your customized images into a story by creating a beautiful photobook. Download the Motif app and start creating today.

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Avid Apple users will say that the iPhone 11 camera is a photographer’s best friend. But there’s one thing Apple did with iOS 11 that many may not have realized or understood. They switched the iPad and iPhone photo format to a high-efficiency image container (HEIC/HEIF). For those experiencing trouble sending or using images on an iOS 11 iPad, it’s likely because of this new file format. This step-by-step guide will teach users how to convert iPad photos to JPEG in a matter of minutes.    

HEIC vs. JPEG: a Snapshot of Two File Formats

What is HEIC?

HEIC is the file extension that holds HEIF images. This technology is proprietary to the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). The group created HEIC images to be half the size of JPEG images – or smaller. Additionally, the file format provides improved image quality. Another advantage of HEIC technology is that it can store multiple images, along with image properties, HDR data, alpha and depth maps, and thumbnails. With HEIC, reducing the file size of a photo may not be required in many cases.

What is JPEG?

JPEG is what everyone has come to know and accept for years. The acronym stands for Joint Photographic Experts Group. While the name is a bit bland, the technology is quite unique. JPEG’s lossy compression method allows image data to be significantly reduced without compromising the image quality significantly. With such efficient compression, several JPEG files can be saved using minimal storage space. It makes JPEG files quick and easy to share. The majority of operating systems accept JPEGs, including Mac, Linux, and Windows.

Do You Need to Convert iPad Photos to JPEG?

The short answer is: maybe. It depends on where the images are being used or shared.

Sending an image through the Apple Mail app or other iOS-supported apps, like Instagram, is not an issue. Apple’s iPadOS will automatically convert photos to JPEG. Note: this is not the case when using AirDrop to share photos or videos. Transferring between Apple devices keeps the images in HEIC format in order to save space.  

Working outside the Apple ecosystem is where sharing images becomes more problematic. While HEIC images are smaller and higher quality than JPEGs, they are not widely adopted. For instance, if sharing memories with a Windows or Android device, you’ll need to know how to convert iPad photos to JPEG.

How to Convert iPad Photos to JPEG the Easy Way

There are plenty of third-party apps that quickly convert HEIC to JPEG files. The free apps likely feature pop-up ads. Those you pay for are normally ad-free. If you’re looking for the convenience of converting files to jpg in order to more quickly use and share images, search the App Store for applications that will convert the files directly to jpg format. A third-party app isn’t required whenever you save photos to the Files app as they’re converted automatically.

How to convert photos to JPEG using the Files app:

1. Open the Files app on the iPad.  

2. Select “On My iPhone” under the Locations section.

Pro tip: iCloud photos on the iPad is another viable location for storing JPEGs. It allows you to access the JPEG photos from any Apple device. There are some drawbacks, however. Saving photos to iCloud counts toward the total data storage plan. The photos won’t be accessible offline.

3. Tap and hold the screen until a black pop-up menu bar appears. Select “New Folder.”

4. Give the new folder a name, such as “JPEG Photos.” Click the blue “Done” button.

5. Open the Apple Photos app. Select the images or videos to be converted to JPEG format.

6. Tap the Share icon in the bottom left corner (a square box with an arrow pointing up). Select the “Copy Photo” option, which should be the first one under the list of contacts and apps.

7. Open the Files app again and navigate to the new folder you created for JPEG images.

8. Tap on the empty area in the folder and hold until a black menu bar appears. Select “Paste.”

The image will populate in JPEG format to the new Files folder. Tap the name to change it from “JPEG image” to something more descriptive. Creating naming conventions is one of the top tips to organize photos. Regardless of where the images are stored, descriptives make it easier to find and share them later.

How to make your iPad use JPEG instead of HEIC:

Another option is not to convert at all. You read that correctly. There’s no need for extra folders or unnecessary apps by changing the Camera Capture default on the iPad. Any photos taken with the iPad will always save as the JPEG format.

Follow these steps:  

1. Go to Settings on the iPad.
2. Scroll down, tap the Camera section and you’re brought to another menu of options.
3.  Navigate to “Formats,” where you’ll see two options under Camera Capture. Select “Most Compatible.”

Make a Book With Your JPEG Photos on iPad

Knowing how to convert iPad photos to JPEG provides an advantage when it comes to sharing memories. For one, compatibility issues between devices or platforms are not an issue. More importantly, it places favorite photos into one folder in the Files app. Meaning all those photos are ready to make a photo book on your iPad. Simply download the Motif app and start creating your book in just a few clicks. In no time, you’ll have a beautiful, high-quality photo album sitting on your coffee table for all to admire. 

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When you want to take a photo, what do you do? Grab your iPhone, of course. It’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s always in your pocket. That doesn’t mean your iPhone is always the best choice. In some cases, an iPad camera has the upper hand.   

iPad Camera vs. iPhone: What’s the Difference?

Technically speaking, there are very few differences between the iPhone and iPad cameras. For comparison purposes, let’s look at the latest versions of each device. Below are the notable camera features of the Apple iPad Pro and Apple iPhone 11.

iPad camera features

·  Dual rear iPad camera: Apple added a second camera to its 2020 iPad Pro. The updated tablet “now includes 10MP Ultra-Wide camera that zooms out two times to capture a much wider field of view,” according to an Apple press release.

·  High resolution: The primary lens is a 12MP wide camera, which produces high-resolution images.

·  Aperture f/1.8: Remember what aperture means? It’s the size of your camera’s lens opening, and it’s measured in f-stops. The iPad offers a small aperture (f/1.8), which means it has a wide lens opening that lets in a significant amount of light.

·  4K video: The 4K video display means the iPad has 8 million active pixels. It is much sharper and clearer than standard HD video.

iPhone camera features

·  Dual rear camera: Apple iPhone 11 also has two rear cameras. One is a 12MP wide camera. The other is a 12MP ultra-wide lens, just like the iPad camera.

·  High resolution: The two 12MP cameras produce pristine, high-resolution images.

·  Aperture f/1.8 and f/2.4: The Wide camera uses the f/1.8 aperture, while the ultra-wide camera has an f/2.4 aperture. This is a notable difference between the iPad camera and iPhone 11.

Note: the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max phones feature the dual cameras, plus a telephoto lens with an f/2.0 aperture.

·  4K video: The iPhone 11 also shoots in 4K video.

·  Night Mode: Unlike the iPad camera, the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro offer Night Mode. This camera mode helps you master exposure in low light photography.

Camera quality is virtually the same on iPhone vs. iPad. Both take stunning photos and are ideal for landscapes, group shots, and other wide-angle images. However, when comparing functionality, the iPad camera has an edge. Just like a smartphone, the iPad is a convenient, portable device. You can take it anywhere. But it’s the bigger screen that makes the iPad camera a more functional option. More on that below.

Why Bigger is Better: Using Your iPad Camera for Photo Projects

Apple’s innovative thinking has brought a comparable photo and video technology to its various mobile devices. You really can’t go wrong when using the iPhone or iPad camera to capture your memories. For those who want to do more with their photos, it pays to have an iPad handy. Here are a few key advantages to using the mobile device that has a bigger screen.

Finer details.

It should come as no surprise that you can see more on a bigger screen. It’s why many people prefer to watch movies in a theater or on a big TV. It allows for the full effect. The same is true for the iPad camera. It picks up on smaller details before snapping the picture. It gives the photographer the ability to adjust the scene or reconfigure the camera settings in order to get the perfect shot.

Easier editing.

It’s equally as easy to crop a photo on iPad or enhance the color saturation. Many photo editing steps are the same on iPad as they are on an iPhone. The iPad’s bigger screen and unique accessories make those steps run more smoothly. The editing process with an Apple Pencil in hand and Magic Keyboard attached allows for even easier editing. The iPad was designed with creative gurus in mind.

Improved app performance.

The new iPad Pro is especially compatible with next-generation photo apps like Motif Photos. It’s been enhanced with the new A12Z Bionic chip and powerful Neural Engine. This allows for faster, smoother performance when using apps on the iPad. When creating a photo project, begin by download the Motif app. The photos taken with the iPad camera automatically integrate. And thanks to the iPad’s boost in performance, you can work on a photo project for hours without any interruptions.

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When it comes to creating a beautiful photo book it may surprise that an iPad is a great device to use. So when asking yourself the question ‘Can I make a photo book on my iPad?’ the answer is a resounding yes.  In fact the iPad is a must-have for photographers – casual picture-takers and professionals, alike.  And if you haven’t used it to create and share photo projects, we’ve compiled a guide to show you exactly how easy it is to make a photo book on an iPad.

Why Should I Make a Photo Book on iPad?

Most people will head to their desktop or laptop when they want to  make a photo book. But if you crave convenience, the iPad has a slight edge. Weighing no more than 1-1/2 pounds, it  is light enough to carry around with you while you’re on the go. .  That means you can create a beautiful photobook whenever inspiration strikes you.

5 Easy Steps to Create a Photo Book on Your iPad

1.   Choose a theme.

A good photo book tells a story. It should draw you in and lead you from one page to the next. To achieve a compelling story, it helps to narrow the focus. Celebrate your  Mom with a selection of special memories where she is the focus or you can even use events to help define your theme a little more. For example, why not celebrate a recent graduate with an array of beautiful graduation shots? The theme can be anything you like, but just remember consistency is key.

2.   Gather and organize your photos

Open the Apple Photos app on your iPad. If you don’t see everything, you may need to transfer photos from your iPhone to iPad. Activating iCloud is the simplest way to do this. Keep in mind, using iCloud means all your photos and videos will cross over to the iPad. To transfer specific photos or files, use AirDrop or a USB-C cable. And to make things even easier it’s worth, taking the time to organize your photos. Place the images for the photo book in one dedicated album (you can even name it so you’ll be able to search and find it quicker).

3.   Download the Motif Photos app

Motif is the best photo book maker for iPad because it pulls directly from your iOS collection. Motif is a native extension to Apple Photos. Once your photos are in the app, it’s quick-and-easy to make a photo book.. No uploading or exporting required. Also, Motif has an intuitive workflow. But don’t take our word for it. Visit the App Store and search “Motif.” Our Ratings and Reviews of firsthand experiences with the iOS photo book show how easy it is. When you’re done, tap the “Get” button to download Motif to your iPad.  

4.   Select your photo book style

The style of your photo book is determined by the type of cover, the size, and the orientation. Hardcover books are often put on display, like a wedding album or a coffee table book. Whereas, a softcover is ideal for smaller photo projects. From there, pick the perfect photo book size. This decision largely depends on how many photos you have and where you want to display your photo book. The final factor is orientation. If your collection includes mostly landscape photos, pick a photo book that accommodates that. Otherwise, consider a portrait-style or square book to ensure you make the best photo book for iPad.

5.   Customize your design.

Customizations are what make this your project. And thanks to Motif, adding personal touches to your photo book on an iPad is easy. Motif offers a variety of elegant design themes to get you started. Add text easily to identify

Customizations are what make this your project. And thanks to Motif, adding personal touches to your photo book on an iPad is easy. We offer a variety of elegant design themes to get you started. Add text easily to identify dates, locations, and/or people. Make note of where you were and who you were with during those special moments.

So if you’re asking yourself ‘Can I make a photo book on my iPad? The answer is yes and with Motif it’s never been easier. Make the best photo book for iPad that showcases your precious memories, all with a few simple clicks.

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