How to Create Image Quotes Using Python Quote2Image

The Quote2Image is a powerful and fun Python library that can be used to transform text quotes into images. This library allows us to create customized quote images with various styling options. We can use it for social media content, presentations, etc. We can generate them with a single function and we don’t have to use online platforms and spend hours creating them.

In this article, we will understand all the functionalities of the Quote2Image library.

• We will first understand how to install this library in our systems.
• Next, we will understand how to generate from basic image conversion to advanced techniques like adding watermarks, using custom background images, and generating random color schemes.
• By the end of this article, we will have a strong understanding of how to use Quote2Image and easily add quotes to images to share on social media.

Learning Objectives

• We will understand the core functionalities of the Quote2Image Python library.
• We will learn to perform basic quote-to-image operations with customizable parameters.
• We will implement advanced features like adding watermarks, using custom backgrounds, and using random color schemes for both background and text.
• We will gain practical experience by creating various appealing quote images.

Installation

To install the library into our system, we can use pip.

pip install Quote2Image

Introduction to Quote2Image

Using the Quote2Image Python library to generate quote images from text is the easiest way as it saves a lot of time, especially when we want to create multiple images. The library’s main function, Convert(), allows us to create images with parameters like quote text, author, font properties, image dimensions and many more. This flexibility allows us to create highly customized quote images tailored to our needs.

Additionally, the library supports the addition of watermarks, making it useful for content creators who want to protect their work or add branding elements to their quote images.

Basic Quote to Image Conversion

The basic quote to image conversion is the core functionality of the Quote2Image library. In this we will take a text quote and transform it to a visually appealing image with custom parameters like font size, text color, background color etc.

To implement this, we will first import Convert() function from the `Quote2Image` library, and display function from IPython to display image in a notebook cell. Next, we will define the text color and background color in two variables.

Next, we will call the Convert() function in which we will pass the parameters like, quote, author, text color, background color, font size, font file path, height, and width of the image.

After the image is generated, we will display it inline in the notebook cell using the display() function. This basic example shows the core functionality of the Quote2Image library.

from Quote2Image import Convert
from IPython.display import display

fg = (0, 0, 0)  # Black text
bg = (255, 255, 255)  # White background

img = Convert(
    quote="Believing you can is the first step to making sure you actually can.",
    author="Ali Abdaal",
    fg=fg,
    bg=bg,
    font_size=32,
    font_type="arial.ttf",
    width=1080,
    height=450,
    watermark_text=""  # No watermark
)

display(img)

Output

Adding a Watermark

Adding a watermark to our quote images is the best way to protect our content. Quote2Image makes this process easy by allowing us to specify watermark text and its properties directly within the Convert function.

To implement this, we will follow the same steps as before. However, in the `convert()` function, we'll add a `watermark_text` parameter, where we will specify the text we want to use as the watermark. Additionally, we'll define the `watermark_font_size` parameter to set the font size for the watermark.

fg = (255, 255, 255)
bg = (0, 0, 0) 

img = Convert(
    quote="Success doesn't lead to feeling good, feeling good leads to success.",
    author="Ali Abdaal",
    fg=fg,
    bg=bg,
    font_size=32,
    font_type="arial.ttf",
    width=1080,
    height=450,
    watermark_text="Ali Abdaal",
    watermark_font_size=15

)

display(img)

Output

Generating an Image with Random Foreground and Background Colors

If we prefer not to manually specify colors for the text and background, the Quote2Image library provides a convenient feature to generate random color combinations. This is particularly useful when creating multiple quote images at once, ensuring each one has a unique color scheme without the need for manual adjustments.

To implement this, we will follow the same steps as before, but instead of manually defining colors, we will call the `GenerateColors()` function. This function returns two values: a font color and a background color, which can then be applied to the quote image.

fg, bg = GenerateColors()

img = Convert(
    quote="Life is stressful. Play makes it fun.",
    author="Ali Abdaal",
    fg=fg,
    bg=bg,
    font_size=32,
    font_type="arial.ttf",
    width=1080,
    height=450,
    watermark_text=""
)

display(img)

Output

Generating an Image Using a Custom Background Image

The Quote Images won’t be that appealing if they are just solid colors in the background. That’s why Quote2Image provides a function to add custom images in the background to make them aesthetic. We can also adjust the brightness and blur of the background image using parameters within the function.

To implement this, we will create a variable in which we will call the ImgObject() function in which we will pass the image path, brightness, and blurriness.

Finally, we will pass this variable in the ‘bg’ parameter of the Convert() function with other parameters too.

from Quote2Image import Convert, ImgObject
from IPython.display import display

bg = ImgObject(image="/content/1689937725673.jpeg", brightness=80, blur=5)

img = Convert(
    quote="If they can, you can too.",
    author="Ali Abdaal",
    fg=(21, 21, 21),  # Dark text color
    bg=bg,
    font_size=32,
    font_type="arial.ttf",
    width=1080,
    height=450,
    watermark_text="" 
)

display(img)

Output

By following this article, we now have a strong understanding of how to utilize the Quote2Image library to create customized quote images. With this knowledge, we can easily produce high-quality images that are ready to be shared across different platforms, all without the need for external tools or extensive design experience. Embrace the creative possibilities that Quote2Image offers, and start transforming our favorite quotes into shareable art.

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