Quick answer
Before Top text, back up the original, confirm format/size/quality requirements and close programs that lock the file. Top text sets up the joke, usually 1-2 lines at the same size as the bottom.
Why it matters
Poor preparation leads to overwrites, failures and rework.
Don't tell the whole story on top.
Step by step
- Confirm the use/platform size; don't grab random web images.
- Pick a 1:1 or platform ratio and keep text to 2-3 lines.
- Use a high-contrast outline so it reads on a phone.
- Export PNG and check text/faces/edges.
- Confirm image/likeness rights before publishing.
Common mistakes
- Text too long to read on a phone.
- White text without an outline disappears on bright backgrounds.
- Using unlicensed images/people for commercial content.
- Cropping a watermark/logo and publishing anyway.
Checklist
- Size/ratio match the platform.
- Text is 2-3 lines with a clear outline.
- Image/likeness rights are cleared.
- No watermark/private data.
- Export PNG and spot-check.
Key facts
- Don't tell the whole story on top.
- Leave room for the face/subject.
FAQ
How should I prepare before Top text?
Before Top text, back up the original, confirm format/size/quality requirements and close programs that lock the file. Top text sets up the joke, usually 1-2 lines at the same size as the bottom.
How long does it take?
Usually 1-3 minutes; for intermittent issues, run 30 seconds and retest elsewhere.
Is data uploaded?
Runs locally and does not upload video/audio; extensions may still read the page.
Source: Wikipedia image macro