3 Ways to Turn Words into a Picture for Capturing Attention

You don't have to be a designer to turn words into a picture, and if you want to get images done in less time, use CapCut.

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CapCut09/12/2024
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Looking to turn words into a picture? Maybe to design attention-grabbing headers for social media posts or to turn motivational quotes into attractive images? Either way, you need proper tools to showcase your idea perfectly. In this article, we'll dive into cool ways to turn words into a picture to capture attention. Read on!

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According to researchers, the human brain processes or interprets visuals faster than written words, so it makes sense why many creatives and brands are moving towards turning words into pictures. If you want your content to stand out, you need to be clever and creative, which includes hopping on trends and turning words into pictures. Some of these trends include:

  • Social media-ready artwork
  • This includes infographics, memes, quotes, GIFs and appealing images often seen on social media and other online platforms, which can be shared well and easily used to promote or convey a message. It is currently one of the main means of communication, inspiration and entertainment.
  • Typographic design
  • Typographic design is about arranging letters and words in a way that looks visually appealing and makes information easy to read. It's like creating visual art with text, playing with fonts, sizes, etc.
  • Word photos
  • A word photo is a fusion of an image and text that aims to convey a message or give a visual representation of the meaning of a word. It communicates ideas, emotions and information.
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    text art in LED display

How to turn text into a picture with AI

What if you do not have any creative bone in your body? Well, you can leverage an incredible creative platform like CapCut text to image to turn words into image. With this tool, you can quickly generate social media-ready artwork by describing in detail the visual you want. Here are some of its innovative features:

  • Diverse style
  • CapCut text to image boasts of a wide array of artistic styles. They include art, trending and anime. You can choose from these diverse presets or customize styles to suit your creative vision. It also allows you to generate the number of images you want (the maximum number is four).
  • Versatile canvas sizes
  • You can switch among the three different aspect ratios, such as square, landscape and portrait, to ensure the generated image is optimized for specific platforms.
  • AI assistance
  • It works by processing your textual data or reference image and produces stunning images in seconds.

Steps to turn text into a picture in CapCut

If you've ever wanted to turn words into a picture or a visual masterpiece, here's your chance to do so.

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    Step
  1. Add text prompt
  2. The first step is to describe in great detail what you want to turn into a picture. Should words fail you, you can upload a reference image from your device, CapCut Cloud Space, Dropbox, and Google Drive to point to how you want your image to turn out. It also has an AI-inspiration feature that gives you suggestions for your word prompt. This can be useful when you do not know what to input or just want to experiment.
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    Add text prompt
  4. Step
  5. Generate
  6. On he right side of the screen, choose your preferred aspect ratio and the number of images you want to generate(up to 4), pick a style from the trending anime and art styles, and then go further down to advanced settings. With the advanced settings, you can set your scale and word prompt weight. Both settings are on a scale, and if you tune it to a high number, your generated images will accurately reflect your text prompts. In contrast, a low number will create graphics that closely resemble your reference image. Click on "Generate" once you are satisfied with your input, styles and aspect ratio. In a few seconds, CapCut text to image will translate your data into stunning pictures.
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    Generate image in CapCut text to image
  8. Step
  9. Export

If you like the results on your screen, proceed to save the generated images to your device by selecting the "Export all" button at the top right corner. If you are not satisfied with the results of your artwork, you can click on ''Edit more'' to access advanced features like transitions, effects and captions to improve the graphic.


Export images with CapCut text to image

Although it is more convenient to turn words into a picture with AI-powered tools, you can also create typographic designs manually with tools like Microsoft Word and Google Slides. Try them out now!

How to turn words into a picture with MS Word

Typographic design, often referred to as typography, is the art and technique of arranging type (text) to make written language visually appealing, readable, and expressive. It involves the thoughtful selection of fonts, spacing, layout, and color to convey a message effectively. Typography is used in various design disciplines, such as graphic design, web design, advertising, and print media. Here is how you can turn words into a picture with Microsoft Word.

    Step
  1. Open a blank or new document in Word
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    Blank document in Microsoft Word
  3. Then, type the text or words you want to turn into a picture. It can be anything from a quote, tip, joke, or motivational message. You can change the font type and size to suit your visual narrative.
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     Screenshot of text in Microsoft Word
  5. Step
  6. Copy the text and paste it somewhere in the document as "Paste as picture."
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    Creating a typographic design in Microsoft Word
  8. When you try clicking your text, you'll realize it has been placed inside a text box and is unmovable. Select the text and find Picture Format on the Menu tab. Go to "Wrap text," click on the dropdown icon, and select "In front of Text."
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    Screenshot of typographic design in Microsoft Word
  10. Now, you'll be able to move the text around. If you want to save it, right-click on your text and go down to "Save as Picture." Also, ensure you are saving it as a PNG file.
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    Save typographic design as picture in Microsoft Word

But what if you have an image but want to create a text in it and have both text and image as a picture?

Well, first, insert the picture you want edited. Upload from your device, stock images or online photos by clicking on ''Pictures'' from the Insert tab.


Insert image in Microsoft Word

When you insert the picture, you will not be able to move it around, so again, go to picture format, click on the dropdown button next to "Wrap Text," and select "In front of Text."


Screenshot of image in Microsoft Word

To place text in the image, go to Insert and click on "Text Box." Now, select ''Draw Text Box''


Add text to image in Microsoft Word

Go back to the image and click and drag. By default, text boxes have a white background and black border.


Draw text box in image in Microsoft Word

If that fits your aesthetic, you can keep it, but if not, select your text box by simply tapping on it, going to the "Shape Format" tab above, clicking on the dropdown button next to "Shape Fill," and selecting "No Fill."


Edit text box in Microsoft Word

Next to the shape fill is an icon named Shape Outline. Tap on the dropdown button next to the icon and select "No Outline."


Edit text box in Microsoft Word

Now, type and customize your text in the text box.


Embedded text to image in Microsoft Word

To group the text box and image, first, highlight the text box, then press and hold the command or Ctrl key and double-click the image to highlight both simultaneously. Save the image by right-clicking, choosing ‘’Save as Picture’’, saving the file as jpeg.


Typographic design image in Microsoft Word

How to make text into a picture with Google Slides

A word photo is an interpretation related to typographic design, where words or text are creatively arranged to form an image. In this context, words are visually presented in a way that can be transformed into a graphic or artistic representation. Here is how to create a Word photo with Google Slides.

    Step
  1. Open a blank presentation in your Google Slides
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    Open a blank presentation in your Google Slides
  3. Add a text box and start typing in your text or message. Choose the font type "Zilla Slab Highlight." If you do not find it, click on "More fonts" and search for it in the search bar.
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    Image of Zilla Slab Highlight font in Google Slides
  5. Step
  6. Make the font as big as possible and make it bold.
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    Create word photo in Google Slides
  8. Step
  9. The next step is to insert an image. So, click on "Insert" and place the cursor on "Image"; it will open up a list. You can upload an image from anywhere you want, but for this tutorial, we are searching the web for a picture. When you see an image you like, click on it to insert it.
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    Insert image to text in Google Slides
  11. To keep the image in the background, select and right-click on the image. A list will pop up; go to "Order," click on the triangle icon next to it, and select "Send to back."
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    Edit image in Google Slides
  13. To remove the black background, click on "Background" at the menu bar, and then choose your desired background color.
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    Change the background color of image in Google Slides
  15. Step
  16. Now, crop down and up to fit the image to whatever size you want. You can leave it untouched if you want.
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    crop down and up to fit the image
  18. Step
  19. If satisfied with the results, go to "File" at the menu bar, click on "Download," and download as PNG or JPEG image.
  20. 
    Download word photo in Google Slides

Conclusion

Mastering the art of turning words into a picture is a powerful skill. The three methods explored offer endless creative possibilities, allowing words to transcend mere text and become visually compelling stories. Whether it's through the seamless integration of text and image, the transformative magic of CapCut text to image, or the personalized touch of manual design, the goal remains the same - to capture attention and leave a lasting impression. As you embark on your journey of turning words into pictures, take advantage of the transformative power of CapCut. Sign up now!

FAQs

  1. What's the best program to turn words into pictures?
  2. The best program to turn words into pictures is CapCut. CapCut is an easy-to-use, free creative suite offering a magical text to image tool that can help you quickly and easily turn any text into a picture with AI algorithms. Input a vivid textual description, and CapCut text to image will create a high-quality image for you in seconds!
  3. How to get a high-resolution outcome when turning words into a picture?
  4. Use CapCut text to image if you want a high-resolution outcome when turning words into a picture. First, ensure that the text you input is clear and of high quality. When your image is generated, click on "Edit more" at the top right corner to access the CapCut web editor's advanced editing tools. For example, you can use the image upscaler to uplift your image resolution to 4K. Before exporting, pick the highest quality or resolution settings available in the CapCut web editor. Opt for formats like PNG that preserve image quality without compression.
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