Photolisa · text and annotations

Text Behind Image Subject

Text behind a subject uses a foreground mask to hide selected portions of lettering.

Image tool workspace

Enable JavaScript to use the processing controls. Tool instructions and limitations are available below.

Understanding text behind image subject

Text behind a subject uses a foreground mask to hide selected portions of lettering.

Keep enough of each letter visible for the headline to remain readable.

A practical workflow

  1. Choose the required source files, if any. Files are handled as stated in the workspace privacy label.
  2. Set the available controls and apply the operation.
  3. Compare the actual output, check its dimensions and download the generated file.

Decisions and limitations

  • Text
  • Text size
  • Primary color
  • Left position (pixels)
  • Top position (pixels)

Images up to 16 megapixels and 20 MB. Keep an original copy. Export preserves pixels, not editable layers or original metadata.

Questions about this task

Where do I use the current tool?

Supply the background photo first and a transparent subject cutout second. Text is drawn between them; no automatic segmentation is performed.

What should I check for text behind image subject?

Keep enough of each letter visible for the headline to remain readable.

Which settings and formats are confirmed?

PNG. Images up to 16 megapixels and 20 MB. Keep an original copy. Export preserves pixels, not editable layers or original metadata.

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