Pixelcut
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AI Add Text Stroke Generator

Trusted by 70 million people
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Developer API
Available on iPhone & Android

How to Add a Stroke to Your Text

  1. 1

    Upload your image

    Start by uploading the image containing the text you wish to edit. It can be a photo, a poster, or any other design.

  2. 2

    Describe the text outline

    In the prompt box, tell the AI what kind of stroke you want. Be specific with color and thickness, like "Add a thin white stroke to the text."

  3. 3

    Generate your edit

    Click the generate button and let the AI work its magic. It will automatically detect the text and apply the outline as you described.

  4. 4

    Download your image

    Your new image with outlined text is ready. Download it in high-resolution and watermark-free to use for your project.

Instantly improve the visibility of your message by adding a stroke to your text. A crisp outline makes words legible against any background, whether it’s a busy photograph, a vibrant graphic, or a complex pattern. This is perfect for creating eye-catching YouTube thumbnails, engaging social media posts, or clear marketing banners where readability is key. Describe the outline you want, and watch as your text transforms from flat to dynamic, ensuring your words capture attention immediately.

Make Your Text Pop with Bold Outlines

A 3D graphic of the word 'STROKE' in a bold blue font with a thick white outline, demonstrating a text stroke effect against a clean white background.
Gain full creative control over your text's appearance using simple descriptive prompts. You don't need complex tools or settings; just tell the AI what you want. Specify the color and thickness of the outline by typing commands like "add a thin white stroke to the text" or "put a thick, bold black outline on the words." This conversational approach to editing allows you to experiment with different styles effortlessly, achieving the perfect look for your project without any technical design knowledge.

Customize Your Text Stroke with Simple Prompts

The word 'STROKE' in bold red letters, with a thick white outline around each letter, set against a plain white background to illustrate a text stroke effect.
Forget the tedious process of manually selecting and tracing letters in complicated design software. Pixelcut’s AI intelligently identifies the text in your uploaded image and applies the stroke for you. This automated process saves you time and eliminates the frustration of trying to create a clean, uniform outline. Whether your text is on a flat surface or a textured background, our tool handles the heavy lifting, delivering a professional-quality result in just a few moments. It's the smartest way to edit.

Effortless Text Outlines, No Manual Tracing

A 3D rendering of the word 'STYLE' in bold, glossy red letters. Each letter has a thick white outline (stroke), and the word casts a soft shadow on the pure white background, demonstrating a text stroke effect.
It’s Fast: Go from an image to an edited version with outlined text in seconds. It’s AI-Powered: Our tool automatically detects the text in your image, so you don't have to do any manual work. It’s Easy to Use: Simply upload your image and type what you want, like "add a red outline." It's Versatile: Perfect for enhancing text on photos, advertisements, posters, and digital art. High-Quality Results: Download your edited image in high-resolution, ready for any use.

Why use Pixelcut's AI to Add a Stroke to Text?

A 3D rendering of the word 'STROKE' in glossy orange letters with a thick white and thin black outline, demonstrating a text stroke effect against a white background.
YouTube Thumbnails: Make your video titles stand out in a sea of content to increase click-through rates. Social Media Graphics: Create posts for Instagram or Facebook where the text is readable over any image. Advertising Banners: Ensure your call-to-action or headline is bold and clear to attract customers. Creative Memes: Apply the classic outlined text style to your images for a humorous and shareable post. Event Posters: Make sure details like dates and locations are easy to read from a distance.

Text Stroke Use Cases

The word 'STROKE' in a bold white font with a thick, vibrant blue outline, set against a clean white background to demonstrate a text stroke effect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Pixelcut is loved by over 2 million people

  • My favorite app

    Great app, easy to use. Helps our small business save time and money to create different marketing materials professionally. Thank you.
    Shaelyn D.
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    I need a good background remover for my work and I've been through them all it feels like. This one is the best by far. It's so easy to use and the results always look amazing. Thank you Pixelcut!
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    It's amazingly easy and gives the perfect results for my bags and accessories. It looks like it was done by a professional photographer.
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