How do I add text to my images on NightCafe?
How do I add text to my images on NightCafe?
While NightCafe doesn’t currently offer a manual text tool like Photoshop or Canva, you can add text to your image by including it directly in your prompt.
This technique works best when using AI models that understand text formatting well—especially for titles, signs, posters, and more.
✍️ How to Add Text Using a Prompt
Pick a model that handles text well.
✅ We recommend:
Google Imagen 3.0 (Fast) – Great for bold titles and stylized fonts
DALL·E 3 – Known for accuracy with lettering and signs
SDXL – Can work well with clear formatting and modifiers
In your prompt, clearly describe:
The text you want (what it says)
The style or vibe (drippy, spooky, elegant, retro, etc.)
Where it appears (top of poster, corner of sign, center of banner)
Keywords like: title reads
, text says
, font style
, header
, subheader
, etc.
🧪 Example Prompts
Poster Style Prompt:
“A haunted corn maze poster. Title reads ‘Haunted Harvest’ in spooky dripping font at the top. Subtitle reads ‘October 31st’ in serif font at the bottom. High contrast, centered layout, cinematic horror design.”
Greeting Card Prompt:
“Whimsical autumn greeting card with pumpkins and leaves. Text says ‘Happy Fall!’ in playful handwritten font. Warm colors, cozy vibe, plain background.”
Signage Prompt:
“Vintage Halloween postcard. Witch flying over a harvest moon. Text says ‘Trick or Treat’ in bold retro typeface, bottom left corner. Orange and purple palette.”
🔤 Tips for Better Text Results
Keep the phrase short and specific. (Think: 1–2 lines)
Use quotation marks if the model struggles to recognize it's text.
Add modifiers like font pairing
, centered text
, or professional graphic design
.
Don’t expect perfect lettering every time—it may take a few tries!
💡 Bonus: For maximum control and clean design, generate the image on NightCafe with space for text, then add the text manually using free tools like Canva or Figma after.
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