What is Text Behind Picture?
Text Behind Picture is a free online design tool that lets anyone create the text-behind-image effect where bold text sits between the foreground subject and the background of a photo directly in the browser, with no software to install and no design experience required.
How it started
In 2024, Mohsin and Shahzoor kept seeing the same trend across Instagram, YouTube thumbnails and LinkedIn posts: creators layering text behind their subject to create depth and visual impact. Every tutorial pointed to Photoshop or Adobe Express tools that cost money, take time to learn and still require manual background masking.
They built the first version of Text Behind Picture in a weekend as a proof of concept: upload a photo, the browser removes the background automatically using on-device AI and you drag text between the subject and the background layer. No server upload of your image, no subscription wall, no design degree needed.
Since launch, tens of thousands of creators, marketers and small-business owners have used the tool to make thumbnails, social media posts, product announcements and more. The core experience free, fast, private has not changed.
What we believe
- Privacy by default. Your images are processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. They are never uploaded to our servers.
- No paywalls on core features. The text-behind-image effect, background removal and basic export are free. The Creator plan unlocks higher volume and removes watermarks for power users.
- Fast and focused. We do one thing well. The tool is optimised for speed background removal typically completes in under five seconds.
The founders
Mohsin Raz
Co-founder
Mohsin is a developer and designer passionate about building tools that make professional-grade design accessible to everyone. He handles product development and engineering at Text Behind Picture.
Shahzoor Khan
Co-founder
Shahzoor focuses on growth, community and making sure the product solves real problems for real creators. He is the link between the team and the people using the tool every day.
Company information
Product: Text Behind Picture
Website: https://www.textbehindpicture.com
Contact: support@textbehindpicture.com
Legal: Use of this product is governed by our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.
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