Photo Text Editor - Add Effect

Add styled text, quote overlays, and real-time filters to any photo on your Mac

macOSPhoto & Image$8.99v2.0

Add styled text, quote overlays, and one-tap photo filters to any image — then export a finished composition in seconds.

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On-device · No account · No tracking

50 real-time photo filtersChoose from photo styles, vintage effects, color tints, light effects, textures, artistic filters, cinematic looks, blur modes, and color manipulation

Unlimited text layersDrag, resize, and rotate each text layer freely

Gradient text and styling effectsApply gradient fills with two colors and adjustable angles

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What it does

Powerful photo composition tools

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50 real-time photo filters

Choose from photo styles, vintage effects, color tints, light effects, textures, artistic filters, cinematic looks, blur modes, and color manipulation — all with live preview.

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Unlimited text layers

Drag, resize, and rotate each text layer freely. Control font size, color, alignment, letter spacing, line height, opacity, and apply bold, italic, and underline formatting.

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Gradient text and styling effects

Apply gradient fills with two colors and adjustable angles. Add highlight boxes with padding and corner radius. Create curved text along a circle. Apply shadow, outline, and blend modes for polished results.

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Pre-built templates and quote library

Start with 8 one-tap templates: Inspirational Quote, Social Headline, Title + Caption, Moody Noir, Scripture Verse, Gratitude, Bold Banner, and Golden Quote. Choose from 20 public-domain quotes across motivation, inspiration, faith, nature, travel, and gratitude.

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Multiple canvas sizes

Pre-set dimensions for Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube, and print (A4, US Letter). Or use free mode for any custom composition.

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Stickers and built-in assets

Use decorative stickers, love, flowers, nature, magic, wings, quotes, and messages — plus import any image as a custom sticker with adjustable opacity and shadow.

Why BraveCL

Built the BraveCL way.

Buy once, keep forever

$8.99 one time. No subscription, no renewal, no paywalled features — yours permanently.

Fully on-device

All processing happens on your device. Your files never leave it.

No account required

Download and use immediately. No sign-up, no email, no data collected.

Free updates included

All future updates are included. No upgrade fees, ever.

How it works

01
Open a photo
Import any photo from your library or choose from the 50 real-time photo filters to get started immediately.
02
Add styled text and effects
Add unlimited text layers with full font control, gradient fills, shadows, outlines, and blend modes. Use templates and quotes as starting points.
03
Export your composition
Save the finished photo as PNG or JPEG, with a 100-step undo history and multi-layer selection available throughout the editing process.

Where Photo Text Editor - Add Effect runs

macOS

Available

Version 2.0

Frequently asked questions

Is this a subscription?

No. Photo Text Editor is a one-time purchase ($8.99). All features and updates are included with no recurring fees.

Does it use the cloud?

No. Photo Text Editor is designed for reliable local processing on your Mac — all editing and filtering happen on-device with no cloud upload.

Can I adjust the filters and opacity?

Yes. Each of the 50 photo filters can be adjusted from 0–100% opacity and mixed using 12 different blend modes including Screen, Multiply, and Overlay.

What file formats can I export?

PNG and JPEG. PNG preserves transparency if your composition includes it; JPEG creates a flattened, widely-compatible file.

System requirements

Purchase model: One-time purchase
In-app purchases: None
Account required: None

What's new · v2.0

Complete redesign: 50 real-time photo Looks with live filter previews, unlimited styled text layers, curved text, gradient fill, highlight boxes, a sticker library, 8 quote templates, 13 social-media canvas presets, and 100-step undo.

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