Create Eye-Catching TikTok Images with Custom Text Overlay | Free Generator
Generate TikTok-ready carousel images in three steps: describe the scene, pick an aspect ratio, and add custom text. Eye-catching visuals matter—users spend 95 minutes per day on TikTok (Sensor Tower, 2023).
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How to use the tool
1. Describe your image – Enter a vivid prompt such as “Snow-covered mountain village at dawn” or “Retro arcade buzzing with neon lights”. The AI builds the background from these words.
2. Pick an aspect ratio – Select 9:16 for full-screen, 1:1 for balanced feeds, or 4:5 for extra vertical room. TikTok crops anything outside these bounds.
3. Add overlay text – Type a headline like “Early Bird Deals” or “Level Up Your Weekend”. Then adjust position, color, and size so the text contrasts with the background.
4. Generate & copy – Press “Generate Image”; when the preview appears, hit “Copy to Clipboard” and paste it into your TikTok carousel post.
Quick-Facts
Supported ratios: 9:16, 1:1, 4:5 (TikTok Business Help Center, https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article?aid=10028937).
Maximum image file size: 20 MB (TikTok Business Help Center, https://ads.tiktok.com/help/article?aid=10028937).
Readable mobile text falls between 16 px and 48 px (Apple Human Interface Guidelines, https://developer.apple.com/design/human-interface-guidelines).
Hex color codes follow CSS Level 4 spec (W3C, https://www.w3.org/TR/css-color-4/).
What does the generator do?
It uses an AI image model to create a background from your description and then merges your custom text onto that image, sized for TikTok carousels.
Which aspect ratio should I choose?
Choose 9:16 for immersive vertical slides, 1:1 for cross-platform consistency, or 4:5 when you need extra vertical space without full height (TikTok Business Help Center, URL).
How do I keep text readable?
Use high-contrast colors (e.g., white on dark) and stay within the 16-48 px range recommended for small screens (Apple HIG, URL).
Can I match my brand colors?
Yes. Pick any HEX value; the CSS Level 4 spec supports over 16 million colors (W3C, URL).
Is the tool completely free?
The web form and image generation API are free to use; no subscription or watermark is applied.
How fast will my image appear?
Generation typically completes in 5-15 seconds, depending on server load (internal benchmark, 2024).
Why add overlay text?
Overlay text clarifies context, calls to action, or quotes—boosting viewer retention by up to 40 % in short-form videos (HubSpot Social Trends Report 2023).
How do I post the result?
Download or copy the generated image, open TikTok, start a carousel post, select the file, and publish; TikTok auto-detects the correct dimensions.
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