Pinterest may be a visual social platform, but words still have a place on most users' boards. Inspirational, thought-provoking or just funny, the Pinterest quote has become an art form all its own.
Sadly, boards are often filled with plain, grainy, black and white text images created in Microsoft Paint — or even Word — with no attempt at artistry whatsoever.
Don't be a Pinterest embarrassment by pinning these unappealing images onto your carefully designed board. If you aren't proficient in Photoshop, there are plenty of apps and tools to help you edit and improve the quality of quote posts for free, and they'll even link you to Pinterest directly.
Pull out your favorite Oscar Wilde and Albert Einstein sayings — here are eight apps and services that will help beautify your flat and overused Pinterest quotes.
1. Pinwords
Pinwords is specifically designed to glamorize your otherwise lifeless quotes. The app gives you the option to upload a photo or pick one of four set backgrounds.
From there, you can select six different ways to format your text, including typewriter and tape, which you can arrange however you like over your background. Just add the text once you have everything in position. As soon as you're finished, you can pin your amazing quote right away — saving you both time and effort.
2. Pinstamatic
One of the ultimate Pinterest tools, Pinstamatic doesn't just create quotes — it creates anything you could possibly want to pin. Maps, web pages, tweets, and Spotify tracks can all be turned into pinnable posts.
Its basic quotes feature allows you to pick from 12 different fonts and background combinations, add in your quote and then pin it to your board. It may not allow for much customization, but it's an easy way to make your quote more presentable, and will make it more likely to be re-pinned by other users.
3. Recite
Recite's main strength is its ease and speed of use, making it a good tool for busy, active Pinterest users. Depending on the length of the quote you type into the box, different templates become available. After you find the style you like, simply click on it and let it render.
You can then choose to buy what you've just made, pin it to your board or post it on Facebook, Tumblr and Twitter.
4. Chisel
If you've ever wanted to create those posters with super clear white font over nature photos, look no further than Chisel. The app's only function is to turn quotes into shareable images, though unlike most other tools, you'll have to first create an account to use it.
Chisel functions much the way the rest of these services do — choose a photo from Chisel's database, add your quote and save it. Just a few clicks can take your board quotes from average to classy.
5. PicMonkey
PicMonkey is a photo-editing app that can help you design everything from custom photos to quote images for your board. Just upload the photo you want to use as the background for your quote and fix it up using the many editing tools the site has for free.
From there, you can add text in several different fonts and shades, changing them to best fit the background, and either share out the finished product or save it to your computer. You can also download the app for Chrome.
6. Quozio
Quozio is another tool without a lot of customization — it's all about speed. Simply enter your desired Pinterest quote into the appropriate box on the front page. After that, a number of options will appear with a font and background already set. Scroll through them and press the Pinterest button underneath the image when you've found your desired style, and share it to any of your additional social media profiles with a simple click.
7. QuotesCover
QuotesCover can be your one-stop app to create stunning quotes for social media sites such as Facebook and Google+, as well as Pinterest. It even offers popular and well-known quotes, so you don't have research a deep and meaningful statement.
Once you've typed out your message, select the kind of image you'd like to make, such as a Facebook cover photo or wallpaper, and then choose the font and background. QuotesCover is simple and easily adapted to fit many different social media platforms — what more could you ask for?
8. BeHappy.me
If you're the type of person creating Pinterest quotes, then you probably love quotes on pretty much everything else you own. With BeHappy, you can put your own custom-created quotes on mugs, posters and t-shirts, and have them delivered for a fee.
If you just want to create a quick text post for your board, you can do so for free by clicking on "Create Your Own" at the top of the screen and following the instructions.