Looking to enhance your WordPress images with text? Adding attractive titles and quotes over photos can truly elevate your content. This technique, known as a text overlay, is an effective way to make your images more captivating.
If you’ve been curious about how to create these text overlays, you might believe that special design software or skills are necessary. The good news is that you don’t need any of that!
We have explored various methods and identified several easy ways to incorporate text into images directly within WordPress. No design experience is required, and you won’t need to purchase any additional software.
Eager to get started? We will guide you through three simple methods to overlay text on images in WordPress. By the end of this guide, you’ll be confidently creating professional-quality text overlays for your website.
When toAdd Text Over Images in WordPress
Images can greatly enhance the visual appeal of your WordPress website, making it more engaging while effectively breaking up lengthy text sections.
However, there are moments when an image alone doesn’t convey the entire message. In such instances, adding text overlays can offer essential context, helping your audience grasp the relevance of the image to the content.
Whether you operate a WordPress blog or an e-commerce site, text overlays can elevate ordinary images into captivating headers or banners.
In this article, we will explore three user-friendly methods for adding text over an image in WordPress. If you want to go directly to a specific method, feel free to use the links provided below:
- Method 1: Overlay Text on an Image Using the Cover Block
- Method 2: Overlay Text on an Image Using the Image Block
- Method 3: Design a Custom Page Layout with Text Over an Image
Method 1: Overlay Text on an Image Using the Cover Block
A simple way to overlay text on an image in WordPress is by utilizing the Cover block. This block allows you to display any image and add text on top, making it ideal for creating hero images, headers, and banners.
To insert a Cover block into your page or post, click the plus ‘+ Add Block’ button in the Gutenberg block editor.
Next, type ‘Cover’ in the search bar and select the appropriate block when it appears.
Here, you can opt for the standard Cover block.
Alternatively, you can choose a templated option featuring a placeholder image and text. With this option, you can easily replace the existing image and text with your own content.
To change the default image, click to select the image and then press the ‘Replace’ button.
To use an image from your WordPress media library, click on ‘Open Media Library’ and select an existing image.
To upload a new image, click on ‘Upload’ instead.
This will open a window where you can select any file from your computer.
After selecting an image, utilize the block settings to create captivating and visually appealing effects.
For instance, you can fix the image in place while visitors scroll the page or apply a color overlay to it.
If you choose to use an overlay, adjust its opacity using the ‘Opacity’ slider, which controls the transparency of the background image.
Once you are satisfied with the image’s appearance, you can proceed to add text.
By default, the Cover block includes a Heading and a Paragraph block for adding text over the image.
To insert text, click to select either the Heading or Paragraph block, then type in your desired text.
Ensure that the text overlay on your images is easily readable for all users. A strong contrast between the text and the background enhances readability, making it easier for everyone to engage with your content. For more tips, check out our accessibility guide for WordPress.
Consider styling your text to improve its readability.
If you’re using a Heading block, experiment with different heading styles to find the one that is most legible.
Enhance the visibility of your text by selecting a contrasting color.
To change the color, go to the ‘Block’ tab in the right-hand menu, then click on ‘Color’ to expand the options.
After that, click on ‘Text’ to open a popup where you can select a new color for all text within the block.
Generally, larger text is more legible.
To increase the text size, click on the field next to ‘Size’ and enter a larger number.
Once you are satisfied with the appearance of your Cover block, you can publish or update your page as usual. When you visit your WordPress site, you will see the text overlaying the image.
Method 2: Overlay Text on an Image Using the Image Block
The Cover block is ideal for designing banners and headers, but you can also overlay text on a standard WordPress Image block.
Begin by adding an Image block to your page or post. Simply click on the plus ‘+ Add Block’ button in the WordPress block editor.
Type ‘Image’ in the search bar and select the appropriate block to insert it into your post.
You can either upload an image from your computer or click on ‘Media Library’ to select an image from the WordPress media library.
After selecting your image, you can adjust its focal point, add an overlay, and modify the opacity using the same steps mentioned earlier.
Experiment with the ‘Fixed background’ and ‘Repeated background’ sliders to find the best fit for your Image block.
Once you’re satisfied with the appearance of your image, click on the ‘Add text over image’ button.
This will create a text area where you can input your overlay text.
Depending on your image, visitors might find it difficult to read your overlay text. Consider making the text bold or changing its color using the same methods outlined earlier.
You can also increase the size of your text.
To overlay text on images, navigate to the ‘Size’ section in the right-hand menu. From there, you can click on the various options to adjust the size of your text.
Once you are satisfied with the appearance of your text and image, preview your website. After that, click on ‘Save Draft’, ‘Update’, or ‘Publish’ to apply your changes.
If you are using a block-based WordPress theme, you can utilize Methods 1 and 2 to overlay text on images anywhere within your theme using the WordPress Full Site Editor (FSE).
For more information about FSE, check out our comprehensive beginner’s guide to WordPress Full Site Editing.
Method 3: Design a Custom Page Layout with Text Overlaying an Image
The built-in WordPress blocks provide a simple and efficient way to add text over images. However, if you desire the flexibility to create fully customized page layouts, you will need a page builder plugin.
SeedProd is the leading WordPress page builder plugin available. It enables you to overlay text on any image throughout your entire website.
Note:There is a free version of SeedProd, but for the purposes of this guide, we will be using the Pro version, which offers additional features.
For more details, you can read our comprehensive SeedProd review.
Begin by installing and activating the SeedProd plugin. For detailed instructions, refer to our comprehensive guide on installing a WordPress plugin.
After activation, enter your SeedProd license key. You can obtain this key by logging into your SeedProd account and navigating to the ‘Downloads’ tab.
Once you have located it, copy the key from the ‘License key’ section.
Next, paste this key into your WordPress admin area by going to the SeedProd » Settings page.
Here, paste your key into the ‘License key’ field.
Then, simply click on ‘Verify Key’ to proceed.
After verifying, navigate to SeedProd » Landing Pages and select ‘Add New Landing Page’.
This initial step is essential before you can overlay text on your images.
Your next step is to choose a template that will serve as the foundation for your page.
Regardless of the SeedProd template you select, you can customize every aspect to align perfectly with your website and branding. If you prefer starting from scratch, click on ‘Blank Template’.
We utilize the Tasty Squeeze Page template for all our images, which is ideal for enhancing subscriber campaigns.
After selecting a template you’re interested in, hover your cursor over it and click the ‘Preview’ icon.
This action will display a preview of the selected template.
If you’re satisfied with the appearance of this template, click the ‘Choose This Template’ button to proceed.
Enter a name for your page in the ‘Page Name’ field.
By default, SeedProd will generate a URL based on this name. To customize the automatically created URL, simply modify the text in the ‘Page URL’ field.
Once you’re pleased with the information provided, click the ‘Save and Start Editing the Page’ button. This will launch the template in SeedProd’s user-friendly drag-and-drop editor.
On the left sidebar, you’ll find various blocks and sections that you can easily drag and drop onto your page.
If you’re not using the Blank Template, your SeedProd page will already include some blocks and sections. To modify any content, simply click to select the desired block or section.
The left-hand menu in SeedProd now displays all the settings available for customizing this block or section. As shown in the image below, you can modify the text in the Headline block.
The simplest method to overlay text on an image is by utilizing one of SeedProd’s pre-designed Hero sections.
These sections feature a placeholder with a full-width background image and some default text on top. You can easily swap out the background image and text with your own content.
To begin, click on the ‘Sections’ tab located in SeedProd’s left-hand menu.
Next, click on ‘Hero’ to view all the pre-made hero sections available for your page.
To preview any of these section templates, simply hover over the template and click on the magnifying glass icon.
To add this hero section to your design, click on ‘Choose This Section.’
After that, replace the template’s stock image with your own by clicking on the stock image to select it.
Then, in SeedProd’s left-hand menu, hover over the ‘Background Image’ preview until a trash can icon appears.
You can then click on this icon to remove the placeholder image.
Next, select ‘Use Your Own Image.’ You can choose an image from your WordPress media library or opt for a stock image.
SeedProd provides easy access to thousands of royalty-free stock images. To explore SeedProd’s stock image library, click on ‘Use a Stock Image.’
In the search bar, enter a keyword or phrase that describes the image you want, then click the ‘Search’ button.
SeedProd will display all the stock images that correspond to your search query.
When you find an image you’d like to use in your design, simply click on it.
After adding an image, you can replace the placeholder text with your own content.
To do this, click to select the Text block, then type the desired text in the ‘Text’ area.
Some of SeedProd’s hero templates include additional elements, such as call-to-action buttons.
Want to modify this content? Click to select the block and make your changes in SeedProd’s left-hand menu.
Alternatively, you can remove the block from the hero template.
To do this, select the block and click on the trash can icon.
When you are satisfied with your page design, click the ‘Save’ button.
You can either publish the page or save it as a template from this point.
For comprehensive information on designing custom page layouts with SeedProd, refer to our guide on creating a landing page in WordPress.
Essential Tips for Managing Images and Files in WordPress
Overlaying text on images is just one technique to enhance your website’s appearance. Interested in more image enhancements? Explore these straightforward guides:
- A Simple Guide to Lazy Loading Images in WordPress
- Step-by-Step Instructions for Adding Multiple Galleries in WordPress Posts and Pages
- How to Correctly Implement a Featured Content Slider in WordPress
- Guide to Adding a Border Around Images in WordPress
- How to Crop and Edit Post Thumbnails in WordPress
- Easily Incorporate Interactive 360-Degree Images in WordPress
We hope this article has helped you understand how to overlay text on images in WordPress. You might also find our guide on bulk editing featured images and our recommendations for the best WordPress slider plugins useful.
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