Stencil

Stencil

Instantly add text to any image - just right-click!

What is Stencil?
'Stencil' is a versatile Chrome extension that allows you to highlight text anywhere on the web and convert it into an image in a jiffy. You can right-click any image, select 'Open Image with Stencil', and start customizing your image using its remarkable features like over 5,000,000+ new royalty-free background photos, 3,100,000+ royalty-free icons, 1,350+ new templates, and over 4,700+ fonts. You can also add captions to your images on social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram and even set custom watermarks. Stencil's functionality is not limited to these platforms and works seamlessly on any website.
Stats
Users: 20,000+
Rating: 3.88 (120)
Version: 2.1.4 (Last updated: 2022-05-12)
Creation date: 2020-01-07
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Size: 24.32K
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Summary

The Stencil Chrome extension lets you highlight text anywhere on the web and turn it into an image instantly. See an image you want to add some text to? Just right-click any image and select "Open Image with Stencil".

Then you can start creating and customizing your image!

  • Over 5,000,000+ new royalty-free background photos (with search)
  • Over 3,100,000+ royalty-free icons (with search)
  • 1,350+ all new templates (with search)
  • 4,700+ fonts
  • Instantly add captions to images on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest & Instagram and any images on the web!
  • Custom watermarks
  • Works on any website!

Start creating and sharing your images with Stencil!

User reviews
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows for the creation of dynamic visual content
  • Has a range of templates, icons, and images
  • Features a searchable collection of quotes
  • Simple and intuitive to use
  • Regular updates with improvements
Cons
  • Disappointment with the limited number of images allowed per month
  • Issues with functionality, with some users not able to open the extension
  • Some features behind a paywall including saving and accessing certain icons
  • Lack of dynamism of fonts and need for more artistic flexibility
Most mentioned
  • Problems with opening and using the extension
  • Wishes for more dynamic features like word art and curved fonts
  • Discontent with features behind a paywall
  • Appreciation for the vast library of templates, images, and quotes
Recent reviews
I only need to add text or watermark for posting on my blog.. 10 images a month is not enough..
by Echo Juwana Echo Juwana, 2020-03-16

I LOVE STENCIL! Have been using it for years now and it keeps getting better. There are a few things I would love to see - like making the fonts more dynamic - be able to make word art (make curves, put pictures in the font, etc.) But all in all I am very pleased!
by Serita Lewis Serita Lewis, 2019-06-20

Awesome! It's worth every penny!
by Hristo Kolev Hristo Kolev, 2019-06-06
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Safety
Risk impact

Stencil is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Stencil has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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