Want to make quote images online, but not sure where to begin?
Picture quotes are wildly popular on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter – everywhere! People love to engage with quote images that speak to them.
I’ve researched the best sites to make your own quote graphics online.
Most are FREE, or at least offer a free version or trial. Try a couple out!
Let’s dive in so you can find your fave.
Since I first published this list 10 years ago, a lot has changed. Some sites have gone offline, so I’ve eliminated them. Some hot sites have emerged, so I share details below. And more options have been added by readers.
Check out the expanded list, and choose what YOU need!
Note: I’m an affiliate for some tools I’ve tried and loved. This means I may make a referral fee if you upgrade to a paid version, at no cost to you.
Snappa Free Online Quote Maker
One of my favorite online design tools is Snappa! So I’ll share some shortcuts to creating great quote images with Snappa.
Head over to Snappa and log in.
On the home page, I recommend selecting Instagram post size.
Then scroll down until you see a design that resonates with you, that works for quote text.
Once you click on the template, use the Bkgrnd tab to do one of these:
- Search for a photo background.
- Choose a graphic pattern background.
- Upload your own pictures to write on.
- Choose a solid color background.
To the right of the main Bkgrnd tab, you can also choose to add effects, text boxes, graphics, and shapes.
Tip: Upload your logo, or find previously uploaded graphics, under the Graphics tab 🙂
To change the quote or the font, simply click in that text box and make your adjustments.
Above I show the quote image with the original photo, quote, and font selected by Snappa. I merely changed the words in the oval to my website URL.
Easy peasy!
Once you’ve made one you like, just click the Duplicate button to create another variation – then keep going!
It’s that easy to write quotes on pictures online, free.
Below is my finished result with my own uploaded logo.
Try Snappa now to see what you can create!
Make Quote Pictures FREE with Canva
Canva does so much that it can be overwhelming.
But it doesn’t have to be!
To write a quote on picture fo’ free, just head over to Canva, and create or open your free account.
Now, don’t be overwhelmed by the million-and-one templates. Just type quote right into that search bar.
Voila! Your choices await.
Even a few sample templates, but I clicked the Motivational Quotes option to see more variety.
And for sure, there are lots of options. But if you’re going for free, avoid the dollar signs and crowns. Those will cost you, or require a Pro plan.
I chose the simple pink one. I switched to one of Canva’s gradient backgrounds and added my logo.
To make your own quotes with your own pictures, click that handy Uploads button on the left side, then click the purple Upload files button. This way you can make something really unique.
But here’s my quickie 2-minute version.
Quote Yourself with Missinglettr (for bloggers only!)
This is my favorite for sharing quotes from my blog.
If you’re a blogger, check this out! It’s unbelievably easy, because it’s automated.
Missinglettr automatically pulls in quotes from new blog posts and creates quote pictures and accompanying text, then schedules them to be posted over an entire year.
If you’re on a paid plan, you can edit the quote templates to match your branding! Here are two templates I’m using.
You can post to Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Over a year’s use, my automated posts from Missinglettr brought 20,000+ visits to my blog!
Of course, your results will vary, depending on the number of posts you add, and your followers. But I find it indispensable! I love to save time on social 🙂
• • • Click here to try Missinglettr for FREE • • •
20 More EASY Ways to Make your own Picture Quotes Online
There’s still a huge assortment of sites that allow more or less customization. Less can mean faster and easier!
Most sites on my list are best for making quote pictures, plus a few are meme generators. Both have the potential for posts that go viral, so give ’em a try, if they suit your business brand.
The three I’ve recommended above are created for small business owners. Some on the list below may provide a less professional-looking result.
It may be OK to mix in memes once in awhile, but they may not be appropriate to your business. Proceed with caution.
I’ve included my own synopsis under each site’s name, which is a clickable link. As you try the sites, give them a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” so others know which are best liked.
If you plan to create designs for your business, be sure to check the site’s Terms of Use to ensure it’s allowed. Learn more about graphic design apps ToU.
You can read an in-depth comparison of my favorite design tools in this post about design tools for non-designers. The six you’ll find there are all suited to business use.
EASY Ways to Make Picture Quotes Online
Know any other online tools to make picture quotes and memes? Add them to the list! To make sure my readers get the best information, the list is moderated. I’ll check out and approve quality site suggestions!
If you like the list, you can embed it on your own website! Just click the “Embed List” button and get the code (it’s up near the top of the list, to the left of the tiny social buttons).
Want to pin a quote graphic from the list? Switch to Magazine format, hover any image in the list, and pin, tweet, or Facebook share the image.
DIY Picture Quotes Conclusion
Too many choices? Let’s simplify.
Best free online graphic tool: Find the best quotes to share on social media
Then make them into images in a snap with Snappa.
• • • Click here to try Snappa for FREE • • •
Best tool to make your own quotes with your own pictures: Canva lets you combine your photos with their templates for free!
• • • Click here to try Canva for FREE • • •
Best quotes tool to promote blog posts: Missinglettr. It makes quote graphics from your own words!
• • • Click here to try Missinglettr for FREE • • •
Pin this post to refer to later. These choices will help you make picture quotes FAST!
Christy says
very helpful article…as I always want to make my own picture quotes but never got the way…I use to go on picsart and edit my picture for quotations but that wasn’t so good..Now when I have tried these instruction I got much better result then I was making before.
Gogu says
Is there any that merge a collection of quotes with a collection of photos? Or one that has the ability to load a text file or CSV containing quotes and generating the posters?
Louise Myers says
I’ve heard of this but don’t remember the name. The one I’m thinking of doesn’t allow you to choose the text tho.
anonymous says
Hi Louise,
Thanks for the great list!
I’m pinning for future reference. I always seem to hesitate in design so you have made it so easy with the resources you have provided.
Louise Myers says
Hi Sherry,
I’m glad you found it helpful!
You might also want to check our blog comment policy.
William says
Thanks for the informative blog! You and your readers might also like our new website, free-images.com. It searches through millions of high quality free stock photos, art and vector images. All images are public domain or CCO and commercial use is OK. No login or attribution is required. You can search separately for black/white, stock, vector or art images. Please consider recommending this website as a resource for free stock photos.
Anam Butt says
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Louise Myers says
Sorry, don’t know anything about Fiverr gigs
no name says
Thanks for the great list! You and your readers might also want to check out snappy goat. It has a very easy to use meme-maker with 14 million free, public domain/CC0 stock images, clip-art, historical photos and more, all in one searchable data base.
renzo says
Hi Louise,
Brilliant post, Although some of them are not working anymore.
Shall We add kuotee.com to your list?
Louise Myers says
Looks nice Renzo. I added it.
Kuotee says
Thank you!
Ayietim says
An amazing list. Very valuable. Thanks for sharing.
Sue says
Thanks Louise this post was exactly what I was looking for. I’m pinning for future reference. I always seem to hesitate in design so you have made it so easy with the resources you have provided. Many thanks. Sue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyond.
Louise Myers says
Glad it was helpful, Sue.
Lexi says
Thanks, Louise. My go-to is Slickword’s tool: slickwords.com/quote-maker
Louise Myers says
Nice and simple.
Ceez says
OMG this is exactly what i needed some of these awesome but the one i absolutely adore is pix teller. Thank you very much for the valuable resources!
onlygoodsay says
I really like all of this idea and pictures.
It help me??
Helen Jeffery says
Hi Louise, thanks so much for all the advice! I am pretty new to this so it is so really helpful. I am going to have a go at creating my own using the links you have included. At the risk of sounding like a real numpty :-0 I was trying to upload a quote from a site before I came across your article. I saved the picture quote to my pc and then uploaded in my FB business page, but the image was really small and it was hard to read the quote. I guess I am making a basic error here – any tips or is there simply no hope for me?? Thanks! Helen
Louise Myers says
Hi Helen,
A few possibilities. Did you click on the picture on your wall, and it was still small? It could appear small on your wall if it was a tall image. Square or wide looks better on the wall.
Or maybe you saved a thumbnail of the image you created?
Or, maybe the site only lets you create tiny images? Which seems weird, but I guess it’s possible! You might have to pay for larger image downloads.
What site was it, and the shape of your image?
Helen Jeffery says
Hi Louse, wow, thanks for the speedy reply, much appreciated! I have looked and the image I saved was from a site where I needed to pay for the larger one – think I had got to the point where I couldn’t see the wood for the trees! Thanks for your help and I am much clearer now about what to do. I just tried one from ‘curated quotes’ and it worked fine :-). Next task is to create my own! Mind you I did see this as I was googling how to do it! nextshark.com/inspirational-quotes-facebook-stupid-people-study/ Really glad I came across your site and articles before that and I will be uploading quotes, just making sure that they are thought-provoking and not made up! ;-). Thanks again, Helen
Johnson says
These are wonderful choices, never knew such great image makers existed. I had been using the conversion tool at quotehood.com because it’s fast, easy and very mobile friendly but then I’ll try those mentioned. Nice Post!!!
Louise Myers says
A very basic tool there, but certainly fast!
Norman says
I’ve been blogging for a while now. I realised my blog needed some attention. I never really thought about it, don’t know why but just today I decided to search out how to make picture-quotes and I came across your website. The information you gave was very helpful and pointed me in the right direction. Also to add to you list, whilst searching I discovered befunky[dot]com. I couldn’t be any happy after I made my first picture-quote using it.
Louise Myers says
I’ve heard that is great! I’ll be happy to add it, thanks for the suggestion Norman.
Wallace says
Thank you for compiling all the websites. The article was very informative and well thought out.
Louise Myers says
You’re welcome, Wallace! Glad you found it useful.
Jacob says
This is awesome! I’m also looking for something that would allow me to add quotes to a GIF
Louise Myers says
I haven’t heard of anything. I’m not sure it’s even possible, as GIFs are “indexed color,” meaning they’re created based on the colors in the image. You can’t even add text to a GIF image in Photoshop unless the color already appears in the image, or you save it as a different file type first.
stephany says
It was a good help! thanks. I used quotescover.com
it was easy and gives me the option to save in many formats in a organized file on the computer and require no registration.
Louise Myers says
Good to hear you like Quotes Cover, Stephany!
Nitesh says
short and informative….awesome post!
Louise Myers says
Happy you liked it, Nitesh!
Jessica Barnes says
Can we add http://www.Latigo.co to this list? We are working on the mobile app but our web app works and is a great tool for building content to share to Facebook quickly and easily!
Louise Myers says
Yes, thanks, I approved it. I couldn’t figure out how to download an image to use as a sample. Is downloading not allowed?
Nisha says
Thanks Louise this compilation makes is super easy to find what works best for any situation.
Louise Myers says
You’re so welcome! Glad you liked it, Nisha.
Gratias says
Thanks Louise,
You’d like Pikiz. It’s so easy to use.
It allows you to quickly create and share beautiful images as you browse web. So awesome.
getpikiz.com
Louise Myers says
Unfortunately I can’t recommend this service. According to the “how it works” page, this program seems to encourage using any photo found on the web to make a meme. Unless stated otherwise, any image found should be presumed copyrighted by its creator. Using them for personal or business purposes could get you sued.
Brook says
Thanks for sharing all of these links! I love quotes. I love to post them around my house, put them on cards…there are so many things you can do with them! I’ve never heard of QuotesCover.com. I’ll have to check them out. How much do their services usually cost you?
Louise Myers says
Hi Brook,
Most of these quote makers are free, or at least have a free option to try.
Is your site on the list? You can add it yourself if you have / sign up for a Listly account, or I can add it next time I update.
ignacio says
Hi Louise ,
what feature would you like to see in these websites?
crearmemes.net
quotes3.com
Louise Myers says
Hi Ignacio,
From my perspective –
With all the competition on that type of site, I think you need to come up with something more unique. Bigger and better quality images and fonts.
Best of luck!
Abdul Rehman says
thank you louise.
it helped me a lot to make my own quotes with ease 🙂
thanks again 🙂
Louise Myers says
You’re welcome, Abdul!
Gillian says
I’ve tried two of the above quotes pages, i didn’t think i could possible write my own quotes, but i have. They may not be as good as i would like them to be at the moment, but i have noticed an improvement as i’ve gone along. I’ve even had other people pin them onto their boards, which was really exciting, i’m really glad i found this page, thank you.
Louise Myers says
Gillian, I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for letting me know. I’m glad to hear you put this info to good use!
tina says
Facebook is a well known social network which provides the best platform for communication in the world. The shared stuff regarding making picture quotes is plus point to all facebook users.
Louise Myers says
Thanks for the resource, Tina!
Christopher says
This one is the easiest – http://www.qwops.com
There is no need to compose – just pick a background (they are beautiful by the way) – and it’s ready to share.
Louise Myers says
Thanks Christopher!
Joe says
Great list! thanks, it must have taken some time to create it!
I made a quote generator like some of the above but it’s in Excel. Sorry for the shameless plug, but if anyone wants to see it, its at my blog, Excelbyjoe.com
Louise Myers says
Looks handy, Joe!
Michelle Baca says
Thanks a million!! I am loving PixTeller!! 🙂
Louise Myers says
Great! Glad you like it, Michelle. Thanks for your comment!
Shalan Hill says
I appreciate you sharing this information. Thank you so much.
Louise Myers says
You are welcome, Shalan! So happy to hear you enjoyed it.
Ella Jas says
Thanks for sharing – great information!
Louise Myers says
You bet! Nice work at pixteller – hope it’s on the list!
Lisa Andy says
This is awesome and a great idea.
Louise Myers says
Thanks Lisa!
Beth says
Louise, these are terrific recommendations! Thank you for putting this list together.
One question: Are any of the brandable? In other words, is it possible to put my web site address on a quote picture?
Thanks much!
Louise Myers says
With most of these, you should be able to add your URL as text. In my free report, I explain how to do this super-fast with Quozio. You can get the report by subscribing to my blog, or just let me know you’d like me to email it to you.
If you wanted to add a logo, you’d have to download the image and use another tool, like PicMonkey, Photoshop, or Powerpoint.
Jen says
Great information! Thanks for the list – its very helpful!
Louise Myers says
I’m glad you found it useful, Jen!
Hope says
Just wanted to thank you for sharing. I was having such a hard time trying to make a cover letter with a quote on it , I must have spent an hour if not more and couldn’t do it. Then I just googled how to and you came up. Whala, so easy. Thank you again for helping people like me…. Have a wonderful day.
Louise Myers says
So happy to hear this, Hope! Thanks for your comment.
M S says
Facebook is a well known social network which provides the best platform for communication in the world. The shared stuff regarding making picture quotes is plus point to all facebook users.
Louise Myers says
Glad you enjoyed the post!
kata mutiara says
thank you for posting about “Ways to Make Picture Quotes for Facebook & More!” I was looking for articles about this, and I really like the posts you make.
Louise Myers says
Glad yo hear you’re enjoying my blog, Kata.
Luanna says
This is a great post! I have been trying to figure out where to find the best places to make picture quotes. Thank you for saving me all the research time!
Louise Myers says
You’re welcome Luanna, enjoy!
lata says
Just seen this one which is not in the list? http://www.tlouder.com I like it for Facebook timeline specially, and works well with my mobile
Louise Myers says
Does it only work on mobile? I can’t get past the home page on my Mac.
Nica Mandigma says
Great collection you have here, Louise! Share As Image is one of my favorites and I bought the Pro version back when it was still Pin A Quote. Quozio is the one I use a lot.
Have you heard of Chisel? It’s still in beta ( I signed up for it) and it might be worth checking out.
Louise Myers says
Hi Nica! I’ll check that out. The number of quote generators is growing rapidly! They’re a lot of fun.
Zero says
Also, quote4fun is very easy to use and lets you customize your favorite quotes however you want to.
Louise Myers says
Thanks, I’ll add that one to the list!
Debbie says
Wow, so helpful! Love your website- your research saves me research!
Louise Myers says
Thanks Debbie, glad you’re enjoying my posts!
Sabrina says
I just Tweeted, Pinned and Google+ your post. Brilliant!
Louise Myers says
Thanks Sabrina!
Ioana says
This is just my second newsletter from you and I wanted to say thank you for the very useful, clear and non-cluttered information. I have used some of the tips from your first newsletter and will definitely use the ones from this one.
Looking forward to the next one!
Louise Myers says
Thank you Ioana! May I feature your testimonial? I’d like to include a photo of you, and will name your website too. Let me know!
Ioana says
Yes of course Louise! Let me know how to send the photo and if you need any info about the website. Logging off now (almost 5pm on a Friday!) but will log-in again tomorrow, have a good day!
Louise Myers says
You can email the photo to me at ToLouiseM [at] gmail [dot] com. Thanks Ioana!
Michelle Nichols says
Fabulous Louise, just what I needed! I am going to have fun testing this! I had only used share image as a pro. Really like Pinstamatic!
Louise Myers says
I like Share As Image too. Several new favorites on the list – plenty of things to play around with!
Paris Franz says
Very useful – I had no idea these were out there. Thanks!
Louise Myers says
You’re welcome, Paris, I hope you have fun playing with them!
Jimbo P says
I had no idea there were soooo many ways to create quoto-graphics and meme pics. There’s not a lot of that kind of thing done in my Paleo diet niche. This is great because now I can use these tools you taught me about to
— create paleo diet food lists in pics
— make paleo based memes … for bacon lovers, etc…
— I won’t neglect making some Mark Sisson type primal diet images either.
Thanks again for these great tips,
and the opportunity to comment with some ideas I have ….
I hope others find your assistance as valuable as I do
==>Jimbo Paleo
Louise Myers says
Sounds great Jim! Bacon memes – now there’s an idea!
Toni Nelson says
Love this idea! I’m going to have to try it out:) Thanks!
Louise Myers says
Great Toni, enjoy!
Sue says
Thanks Louise. The one I’ve been using is Quozio which I really like and it’s super easy. I didn’t realize there were so many. Awesome. I’ll have to give them a try.
Louise Myers says
I just discovered Quozio and I LOVE it! But it’s great to have other sites when you want to change things up a bit. Enjoy experimenting!