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How can I add text to image in windows with the same font?
ImageJ is a powerful open-source image processing tool, often used in scientific research. However, it also includes basic annotation features that allow you to add text to an image easily, without needing a full-fledged editor like Photoshop.
Here’s the typical workflow to add text to image using ImageJ on Windows:
1. Download and install ImageJ.
2. Open your image by dragging it into the ImageJ window or using File > Open.
3. Select the text tool from the toolbar (it looks like a "T" icon). Click anywhere on the image, and a text box will appear.
4. Type your text in the popup dialog. You can customize the font, size, style, and color before clicking "OK."
5. Position the text – after inserting, the text becomes a selection that you can move around with your mouse. Click outside the selection to finalize it.
6. Save the annotated image using File > Save As (e.g., as PNG, JPEG, or TIFF). The text becomes part of the image pixels permanently.
Important notes:
- ImageJ adds text as pixel data, not as a separate layer. Once you save, you can’t edit the text again unless you undo before saving.
- For multi-line or highly formatted text, you may need to add separate text boxes.
- If you want to add text to image in batch, ImageJ supports macros and scripts, which is one of its strengths over basic image editors.