Are you looking for other design elements you can use for your images? One popular trend is to add curved text to photos. This can instantly turn your ordinary pictures into visually appealing content. It’s also everywhere, from social media posts to brand collaterals. There’s so much you can do with this design choice. As a bonus, it’s also easy to implement in your photo editing process.
Find out how to create curve text to photo into your next project using the best tool in your disposable.
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Part 1. Why Should You Add Curved Text to Photos
Adding curved text to a picture can spell out many advantages to your design. While you see designs full of straight lines, the visual appeal can sometimes become monotonous. You can bring an unpredictable factor into your design by adding curves and various shapes from the usual. There’s no denying that a curve text does bring out that vibe, don’t you agree? Here are examples where a curve text is used:
- Logos: Some businesses add round text to photos in their logos, adding a unique aesthetic to their brand. You can see this in companies like Starbucks and BMW or in your local shop’s signage. A great example in the photo above is a garage shop emphasizing its name on bold text designs and rounded features.
- Social Media Post: Incorporating curved text on images is a widely used trend in social media. You can find it in Instagram posts or lifestyle reels like GRWM or unboxing videos. It often shows a laid-back, soft, almost carefree vibe. This design usually comes in white or pastel color fonts paired with an aesthetic room or a stunning landscape view.
- Promotional Materials: You can also use curve text images on flyers, posters, business cards, merch, and more! This creative design adds a fun vibe to your promotional materials.
Part 2. Add Curved Text to Photos and Videos Using Filmora
Adding a curve to an image can be an effortless or painstaking task. Some tools make it easy with preset templates and suggested designs to help you get started. If you’re looking for a reliable one to do the task in top-tier quality, you can never go wrong with Wondershare Filmora. Its curved text feature allows you to create different text shapes, curves, and even round text designs.
Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to add curve text to an image or video in Filmora. Before starting, ensure you’ve downloaded Filmora’s latest version and installed it on your desktop.
Add Curved Text Through Title Effects
Filmora has various Title Effects available in its rich creative resources library. The quick guide below will show you how to add curved text through this feature.
Step 1. To start, drag your imported file to the timeline. Go to the Titles tab then Titles Effects. From here, look for the Curved Text feature. Select a Curved Text feature of your preference, drag it to the timeline, and stack it over your photo. In the example below, you can see how easy it is to add circular text to the image using the Circle Text 06 curved text effect.
Step 2: Adjust your curved text by clicking on the effect in your timeline to enable the Titles panel on the right side of the screen. In this section, you can edit the text and change the font, size, and text color. Scroll down further to enable the Shape feature, select a Shape type, and adjust the Strength slider to your preference.
Add Curved Text Through Quick Text Feature
If you want a simpler and straightforward design, use the Quick Text feature in Filmora’s timeline. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: From the timeline, look for the Quick Text icon in the timeline toolbar. Select either Quick Text or Quick 3D Text.
Step 2: Ensure the Quick Text feature is stacked over your photo. You can edit your text and adjust its placement in your image.
Step 3: On the Title tab, enable the Shape Feature. Select your preferred Shape Type and adjust the Strength slider to your preference.
Part 3. Can I combine curved text with other text effects in Filmora?
One of Filmora’s advantages is the plethora of creative effects available to its users. From the same Titles Panel, scroll down to the Preset feature and play around with the available text effects. Turn your simple curved text into different word art to emphasize captions in your photo or video.
Aside from that, you can also add other video effects or filters. In the example below, a special filter is added to create that charming vintage and retro look to the image. You can find more of these by exploring the Effects and Filters tab.
Part 4. How do I export a photo with curved text in Filmora?
While Filmora is primarily a video editing tool, there’s a way for you to save a photo from your ongoing project. This is a good option if you want to save a portion of your video clip in the tool. Here’s how to do it:
Step 1: After following the steps in Part 2 to add curved text to the image, head over to the preview window and look for the snapshot feature (camera icon).
Step 2: From here, select whether you want to save the snapshot as a PNG or JPG file. You can also use this feature to save a thumbnail for your video, which is a convenient option if you’re working on a YouTube video.
Part 5. Tips for Better Curved Text Designs
Photo editing does not only use 1 or more design elements and techniques. Well-combined design choices blended perfectly to create one seamless look. In creating your curved text designs, it pays to look into the details that can spell a difference and actually enhance your result. Here are some tips to make that happen:
- Choosing the right font style: The font type you want to use for curved text depends on the overall aesthetic that you want to achieve in your content. Most designs use rounded and minimalistic font types, giving that modern look. A good suggestion is to try different fonts during the editing process and see which one pairs best with the rest of your image.
- Setting the right color and contrast: Most curved text designs use white font color as it blends well with almost any image. However, you can also choose other colors or those already present in the photo. For best results, you can use a color guide chart to ensure your colors match and complement each other.
- Layering and Composition: Aside from adding a curved text to a photo, ensure it’s placed seamlessly with other image elements to balance its artistic effect and readability.
Conclusion
Now that you’re fully equipped with the basics, you can add curved text to photos with ease. Filmora’s curved text feature gives you the convenience of integrating this design choice into your videos or images, even if you’re a beginner or a casual editor. In addition, you can also try other text effects and combine them with your curved text design. Aside from the text editing feature, explore the rest of Filmora’s rich editing suite.
