Photo & Video
Phonto - Text on Photos
Phonto adds styled text to photos or plain backgrounds with fonts, spacing, color, curved text and decorative shapes.
Consider for simple image captions and visual text layouts
Fine typography controls allow more adjustment than a basic caption box.
Keep in mind: The app is for still pictures rather than video; imported fonts have their own licenses, and old iTunes installation instructions may differ from the current device workflow.
Inside the app
Official product images
What you can do
- Place and rotate text on images
- Adjust spacing, gradients, outlines and shadows
- Install eligible fonts and share captioned pictures
Good for
- Users making social graphics or personal image captions
Consider alternatives for
- Users needing a complete video-title editor or unrestricted font licensing
Limitations & considerations
- Captured minimum: iOS 17.0.
- The app is for still pictures rather than video; imported fonts have their own licenses, and old iTunes installation instructions may differ from the current device workflow.
Privacy & permissions
Photos and captions can contain personal information; check image access and public sharing destinations.
Sources & review notes Updated Nov 10, 2026
Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.
- US App Store developer description
Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.
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