STEP 1
Start with your photo.
Choose Be creative on the home screen. Use Start new if you want a fresh design, keeping a saved copy of any previous work first. Choose the main photograph for your canvas.
Pick an image with some clear space for your message. A busy background can make lettering harder to read. You can also add extra photo layers if your design needs more than one image.
STEP 2
Add your words.
Open Text in the Create toolbar and add your caption. Tap the placed text to open its settings, then edit the wording, size and colour. Drag it to a clear part of the canvas.
Keep each text layer short: the current limit is 40 characters. Use separate layers for a heading and a second short line. Modern, Classic and Typewriter styles give the wording different character.
STEP 3
Choose a sticker.
Open Stickers and browse the catalogue. Tap a sticker to add it, or drag its chip onto the canvas. The catalogue includes Love, Fun, Nature and Shapes categories.
Tap a placed sticker to select it. Drag it into position, then use the corner handle or the size controls to resize it. Rotation and colour controls help it fit the photograph. Use Undo if you prefer the previous version.
STEP 4
Balance the design.
Keep words away from faces and important details. Choose a text colour that is easy to read against the photograph. An outline can help when the background varies.
Check the whole canvas after moving or resizing a layer. Background and Overlay offer more ways to change the composition’s feel. A small number of well-placed elements is often easier to read on a phone.
STEP 5
Save a finished copy.
Tap Save to add the finished design to Photos, allowing the photo-library permission if prompted. Creative compositions export at 2048 pixels on the longest edge.
Read the wording once more in the saved image. Keep your source photographs if you want to make a different version later. Your current Creative draft is kept locally on the device.