This article provides a complete, practical walkthrough of the Manual Editimage Create Webhook n8n agent. It connects Http Request, Edit Image across approximately 1 node(s). Expect a Intermediate setup in 15-45 minutes. One‑time purchase: €29.

What This Agent Does

This agent orchestrates a reliable automation between Http Request, Edit Image, handling triggers, data enrichment, and delivery with guardrails for errors and rate limits.

It streamlines multi‑step processes that would otherwise require manual exports, spreadsheet cleanup, and repeated API requests. By centralizing logic in n8n, it reduces context switching, lowers error rates, and ensures consistent results across teams.

Typical outcomes include faster lead handoffs, automated notifications, accurate data synchronization, and better visibility via execution logs and optional Slack/Email alerts.

How It Works

The workflow uses standard n8n building blocks like Webhook or Schedule triggers, HTTP Request for API calls, and control nodes (IF, Merge, Set) to validate inputs, branch on conditions, and format outputs. Retries and timeouts improve resilience, while credentials keep secrets safe.

Third‑Party Integrations

• Http Request
• Edit Image

Import and Use in n8n

1. Open n8n and create a new workflow or collection.
2. Choose Import from File or Paste JSON.
3. Paste the JSON below, then click Import.
4. Show n8n JSON

   Title:  
   How to Add Text to Online Images Automatically Using n8n
   
   Meta Description:  
   Learn how to create a simple n8n workflow that downloads an image from the internet and adds text to it automatically using built-in tools—no coding required.
   
   Keywords:  
   n8n, n8n workflow, image editing automation, add text to image, no-code automation, HTTP Request in n8n, edit image node, image overlay, workflow automation, image processing
   
   Third-Party APIs Used:  
   No third-party APIs are used in this workflow. It only uses the built-in HTTP Request and Edit Image nodes in n8n.
   
   Article:
   
   In today’s digital world, automation is key for enhancing productivity and streamlining repetitive tasks. If you often find yourself adding text overlays to images for social sharing, documentation, or marketing materials, n8n offers a no-code way to automate this process. In this article, we’ll walk you through building a simple workflow in n8n that downloads an image from the internet and adds a custom text caption to it.
   
   What is n8n?
   
   n8n (which stands for "nodemation") is a powerful, open-source workflow automation tool that allows you to connect different services and automate tasks without writing code. While it shares some similarities with platforms like Zapier or Integromat, n8n stands out with its self-hosting capabilities and more customizable workflows.
   
   Use Case: Add Text to an Online Image
   
   We’ll build a workflow with three steps:
   1. Trigger the workflow manually.
   2. Download an image from a URL.
   3. Overlay the text “This is n8n” onto the image using the Edit Image node.
   
   Let’s dive into each of these steps with an explanation of the corresponding nodes in the n8n workflow.
   
   Step 1: Manual Trigger
   
   Node: On clicking 'execute'  
   Type: Manual Trigger
   
   This node serves as the entry point to the workflow. It allows users to manually trigger the flow from the n8n editor, which is ideal for testing and use cases that don’t require automation by events like new emails or incoming webhooks.
   
   Step 2: HTTP Request to Download Image
   
   Node: HTTP Request  
   Type: n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest  
   URL: https://docs.n8n.io/assets/img/final-workflow.f380b957.png  
   Response Format: File
   
   The next step involves downloading the image from the internet. This is done via an HTTP Request node, which retrieves the image at the specified URL. The response format is set to “file,” allowing n8n to treat the downloaded image as binary data that can be passed into image processing nodes.
   
   Step 3: Add Text to the Image
   
   Node: Edit Image  
   Type: n8n-nodes-base.editImage  
   Operation: Text  
   Text: This is n8n  
   Font Size: 100  
   Position X: 300  
   Position Y: 500
   
   This node processes the binary image received from the HTTP Request node. Using the built-in Edit Image node in n8n, we overlay the text “This is n8n” onto the downloaded image. The text is styled with a font size of 100 pixels and positioned at coordinates (300, 500), giving you flexibility to fine-tune placement and design.
   
   The Final Workflow Structure
   
   Here's how the nodes are connected:
   - Manual Trigger → HTTP Request → Edit Image.
   
   When the user clicks “Execute Workflow” in n8n, the following happens:
   1. The HTTP Request node sends a GET request to the image URL and receives the image file.
   2. The Edit Image node takes that image and overlays the specified text onto it.
   
   This workflow can be customized further—change the image source URL, text content, font size, position, or even overlay multiple elements.
   
   Practical Applications
   
   There are many scenarios where this n8n workflow could come in handy:
   - Creating branded social media images on the fly.
   - Automating watermark addition for documentation or screenshots.
   - Generating dynamic images with contextual messages (event names, dates, etc.).
   - Preparing mockups with annotated text for stakeholders or clients.
   
   Advantages of Using This Workflow
   
   - Zero coding required: All steps are handled using native n8n nodes.
   - Fully customizable: Easily edit text, fonts, size, placement, or image sources.
   - Scalable: Extend the workflow by adding loops, schedule triggers, or cloud sync options.
   
   Conclusion
   
   Using only built-in features in n8n, you can easily automate a common image editing task—adding text to a downloaded image. Although basic, this workflow is just a stepping stone to more advanced automations, such as overlaying dynamic content or integrating with external APIs to create fully personalized visuals.
   
   Whether you're new to workflow automation or an experienced maker, n8n makes it easy to bring your ideas to life—visually and programmatically.
   
   So go ahead, give it a try, and see how much manual effort you can save with just a few nodes in n8n!
   
   🚀 Tip: After editing, you can further enhance this workflow by uploading the image to a cloud storage provider, emailing it, or posting it directly to social media.
   
   Happy automating!

5. Set credentials for each API node (keys, OAuth) in Credentials.
6. Run a test via Execute Workflow. Inspect Run Data, then adjust parameters.
7. Enable the workflow to run on schedule, webhook, or triggers as configured.

Tips: keep secrets in credentials, add retries and timeouts on HTTP nodes, implement error notifications, and paginate large API fetches.

Validation: use IF/Code nodes to sanitize inputs and guard against empty payloads.

Why Automate This with AI Agents

AI‑assisted automations offload repetitive, error‑prone tasks to a predictable workflow. Instead of manual copy‑paste and ad‑hoc scripts, your team gets a governed pipeline with versioned state, auditability, and observable runs.

n8n’s node graph makes data flow transparent while AI‑powered enrichment (classification, extraction, summarization) boosts throughput and consistency. Teams reclaim time, reduce operational costs, and standardize best practices without sacrificing flexibility.

Compared to one‑off integrations, an AI agent is easier to extend: swap APIs, add filters, or bolt on notifications without rewriting everything. You get reliability, control, and a faster path from idea to production.

Best Practices

• Credentials: restrict scopes and rotate tokens regularly.
• Resilience: configure retries, timeouts, and backoff for API nodes.
• Data Quality: validate inputs; normalize fields early to reduce downstream branching.
• Performance: batch records and paginate for large datasets.
• Observability: add failure alerts (Email/Slack) and persistent logs for auditing.
• Security: avoid sensitive data in logs; use environment variables and n8n credentials.

FAQs

Can I swap integrations later? Yes. Replace or add nodes and re‑map fields without rebuilding the whole flow.

How do I monitor failures? Use Execution logs and add notifications on the Error Trigger path.

Does it scale? Use queues, batching, and sub‑workflows to split responsibilities and control load.

Is my data safe? Keep secrets in Credentials, restrict token scopes, and review access logs.