Edit Image Node Fails to Add Text in Automated Workflows

Below is some guidance that may help you troubleshoot your issue, though please note that our current public documentation mainly covers nodes such as trigger nodes, schedule triggers, and database (e.g. Postgres) integrations. There isn’t detailed documentation on troubleshooting the Edit Image node’s Add Text feature under automatic execution, so the following recommendations are general pointers:

1. Compare the Execution Environments
When you run a workflow manually, it may execute under a slightly different environment (for example, with interactive permissions or available resources) compared to automated execution via a schedule or webhook. Check whether:

• All required fonts or assets are available to the container/process that runs automatic executions.
• There are any differences in environment variables or file system access when running automatically.

2. Check for Error Logs
Review the logs when the automated workflow runs. Any warnings or errors related to file access, missing fonts, or image processing may indicate what’s causing the text not to be added.

3. Validate Docker/Container Configuration
Since you’re running n8n via docker-compose, verify that the container has the same configurations (especially paths, permissions, and dependencies) in both manual and scheduled/webhook trigger modes. Sometimes automated executions use a different process runner (such as a queue worker) that might not have the same access rights as your manual executions.

4. Ensure Latest Version/Fix Availability
In some cases, features may behave differently between execution modes because of subtle bugs that have been addressed in later versions. If possible, check if an update or patch is available that might resolve the inconsistency.

5. Community and Issue Tracker
If the problem persists after confirming the above, consider raising the issue on our GitHub repository or community forum. When doing so, include detailed logs, your docker-compose configuration, and any relevant environment settings. This will help the community or maintainers pinpoint the discrepancy between manual and automatic execution.

I hope these pointers help you narrow down the issue with the Add Text feature in your Edit Image node. For further details or specific configuration examples, please refer to the sections related to other common issues in our documentation or reach out on our community channels.