How to Add Text to a Photo Collage (Aprons, Mugs, Cushions & Gifts)
- Picture Postie Team
- Mar 19
- 3 min read
Updated: Apr 12
Watch how to add text to a collage product in seconds
This quick walkthrough shows exactly how to replace an image with text and customise your design.
Can you add text to a collage product?
Yes! Picture Postie allows you to replace any image tile in your collage with text.
This is perfect for:
Adding names or dates (e.g. “Mum”)
Including short messages or quotes (eg "Good energy is contagious"
Creating personalised group photo gifts (Team of 2026!)
Highlighting special memories or milestones
How to Add Text to a Collage Photo Product
Adding text to your collage is one of the easiest ways to personalise your photo prints and gifts. With Picture Postie, you can add names, dates, captions or short messages to collage products like cushions, tote bags, aprons, puzzles, stubby coolers and more — all directly from your phone.
How to add text to your collage (quick steps)
Once your collage product is created:
Tap the image you want to replace with text
This opens your image selection screen
Tap Text above the image thumbnails
Type your message
Adjust font, colour and background options
Resize your text using pinch and zoom if needed
Tip: If your text looks cropped, expand it using your fingers to fit the space.
What products can you add text to?
You can add text to all collage-style products in Picture Postie, including:
Collage prints
Cushions
Tote bags
Aprons
Mugs
Stubby Coolers
Photo Lamps
Photo Puzzles
Fabric tableware, including table cloths, runners and placemats
This makes it easy to turn everyday photos into meaningful, personalised photo gifts.
Tips to make your text look great
To get the best result when adding text:
Keep text short and readable
Choose colours that contrast with your background
Use larger text for names or key messages
Simple text styling can make your collage look more polished and professional, especially for gifts and keepsakes.
Why add text to your collage?
Adding text helps tell the story behind your photos.
It turns a collection of images into something more meaningful - whether it’s a birthday gift, family keepsake or memory from a special trip.
Create your collage with text in minutes
Picture Postie is designed to make creating personalised photo products fast and simple.
You can:
Select your photos
Auto-create your collage
Add text where you like
Order in minutes
All from your phone - no design experience needed.
Learn how to change and crop an image in your collage product
Don’t miss our helpful guide to learn how to edit a collage product by changing where they are placed and checking the cropping.
FAQs
Can I add text to a photo collage on my phone?
Yes. Picture Postie allows you to add text directly within the app while creating your collage product.
Can I customise fonts and colours?
Yes. You can adjust font style, colour and background to suit your design.
Will my text replace a photo?
Yes. Text replaces one image tile, but your original photo remains available in your image selection. If you don't want to replace an image in a photo book or calendar, change the page template to one with an additional tile and make that a text box.
What is the best way to personalise a photo gift?
Adding text such as names, dates, quotes or short messages is one of the easiest ways to personalise a photo gift and make it more meaningful.
Want to learn more?
Picture Postie is an Australian photo printing app that allows you to create photo books, calendars, prints and personalised photo gifts directly from your phone.
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