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Remove text from image online

Brush over unwanted words and fill the background. Use free local tools for simple colors; try AI for busy scenes.

JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10 MB. Free local tools need no sign up.

Or paste a screenshot (Ctrl+V / ⌘V).

JPG, PNG, WebP. Maximum 10 MB.

Try a sample picture

Brush over the unwanted text and inspect the background fill.

Upload a picture to start.

Local tools keep your picture in the browser without uploading it.

  • Free local tools, no sign up
  • Local edits keep images in your browser
  • Local downloads have no watermark
A caption covers a plain wall.The caption is gone from the wall.

Remove text from image examples

The source pictures are demonstration images. The after images are real results from our free AI preview, so they have a watermark.

  • Gingham with OFFER removed, checks and folds continuing, and a preview watermarkOFFER printed across a red and white gingham tablecloth

    Checks and folds

    Removed OFFER from gingham

    OFFER crosses the red and white checks. In this AI result, the word is gone and the pattern continues across the fabric folds.

  • Green wooden sign without OPEN LATE, with leaf shadows, wood grain, and a preview watermarkRaised gold OPEN LATE letters on a dark green wooden sign under leaf shadows

    Raised letters and leaf shadows

    Removed OPEN LATE from a sign

    Gold OPEN LATE letters sit on weathered green wood under diagonal leaf shadows. In this result, the letters are gone; wood grain and leaf shadows remain.

  • Honey jar with a blank cream label, glass reflections, and a preview watermarkHONEY on a curved cream label around a glass honey jar

    A label around a jar

    Removed HONEY from the label

    HONEY follows the curve of the jar's label. AI clears the word, leaving a blank label while the glass reflections remain visible.

  • Dark board with Summer Sale removed, continuous wood grain, and a preview watermarkSummer Sale in white script across a dark wooden board

    Script on dark wood

    Removed Summer Sale from wood

    Summer Sale has thin, connected strokes over dark wood. The script is gone in this result, with wood grain filling the cleared area.

Local tools and AI on the same cloth

Compare both tools on the same gingham picture. To remove text from image backgrounds, local tools spread nearby colors; AI reconstructs texture. Local removal is often enough for plain colors and gradients.

  • The local fill clears the word by spreading surrounding colors, which softens the checks. It runs in your browser without an upload or sign in.

    Local removal

    The local fill clears the word by spreading surrounding colors, which softens the checks. It runs in your browser without an upload or sign in.

  • Gingham with OFFER removed, checks and folds continuing, and a preview watermark

    AI removal

    AI rebuilds the checks where OFFER was. It requires sign in and uploads your picture to our servers. The free preview shown here has a watermark.

How to remove text from image files

  1. Open your picture

    Open your picture

    Drop, choose, or paste a picture. Check the background behind the words.

  2. Brush over the letters

    Brush over the letters

    Cover the whole word, including thin letter edges. Start locally on plain colors or gradients. For patterns, sign in and try AI with the complete word typed in.

  3. Review the result

    Review the result

    Inspect edges and patterns. Undo if needed, then download PNG.

Remove text from image: free tools and AI

Use local tools for free. Try AI for difficult text or backgrounds.

  • Daily free AI previews

    Sign in for 5 daily AI edits across replacement, removal, and translation. Free previews are 1K and have a watermark.

  • HD without a watermark

    Buy any pack for HD without a watermark. This result unlocks without another edit. From $7, about $0.20 per edit.

  • Pay once, no subscription

    Pay once. No subscription. Full refund within 7 days if the pack is unused.

One time payment
Starter$735 AI editsAbout $0.20 per edit
Plus$15150 AI editsAbout $0.10 per edit
Pro$28.90350 AI editsAbout $0.08 per edit
Local manual toolsFree, no registrationStill free
Daily AI allowance5 edits after sign inEdits from your credit pack
AI result download1K preview with a watermarkHD without a watermark
PaymentNo payment for local toolsOne time credit pack

Secure checkout through Waffo. Buyers must be 18 or older. Failed AI edits automatically return the credit.

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Choose a tool for the background

  • A brush selection around a caption

    Remove text from image files with a brush

    Brush around the unwanted letters. Keep nearby details outside the selection.

  • A caption removed from a gradient

    Fill simple colors locally

    Use local tools on plain colors and gradients. Inspect the fill.

  • Red and white gingham after AI removes OFFER, with a preview watermark

    Rebuild texture with AI

    Use AI to remove text from image backgrounds with checks, wood grain, or shadows, as in the examples above. Inspect the generated details before saving.

  • An undo control beside a text selection

    Undo a selection

    Undo and select again if the brush covers too much.

When a caption needs to go

Only edit pictures you own or have permission to use.

  • Athletic sneakers on a white tabletop with open space above for a promotional captionClear an old promotion above a pair of sneakers before reusing your product photo. Keep the selection away from the shoes.

    For sellers

    Clear an old promotion above a pair of sneakers before reusing your product photo. Keep the selection away from the shoes.

  • Blue to violet gradient banner with a clear central area for a headingRemove a heading from a gradient banner before adding revised copy. A smooth gradient is a good place to start with local tools.

    For designers

    Remove a heading from a gradient banner before adding revised copy. A smooth gradient is a good place to start with local tools.

  • Worksheet with a plant drawing on the left and blank space for a label beside itClear the label beside a plant drawing on your practice sheet so students can name it. Leave the illustration outside the brush selection.

    For teachers

    Clear the label beside a plant drawing on your practice sheet so students can name it. Leave the illustration outside the brush selection.

  • Lake and distant mountains beneath an open dawn sky with space for a captionRemove text from photo skies when a caption covers your lake view. Check the cleared sky against its surrounding tones before saving.

    For photographers

    Remove text from photo skies when a caption covers your lake view. Check the cleared sky against its surrounding tones before saving.

If the result needs another try

The local fill looks soft on a pattern

  • Letter edges are still visible

    Brush over the whole word and its edges. In AI, type the complete word to remove.

  • The local fill looks soft on a pattern

    Try AI for checks or wood grain. Local removal spreads nearby colors and can soften texture. Compare the preview with the original.

  • The AI preview has a watermark

    Free AI previews include a watermark. Buy any credit pack to unlock HD without it; unlocking this result does not use another edit.

  • The security check did not pass

    Press the button again. If it still fails, open the page in a regular browser; some browsers inside other apps cannot complete the check.

  • The picture cannot be sent

    Use a JPG, PNG, or WebP no larger than 10 MB.

Questions before you start

JPG, PNG, WebP up to 10 MB. Free local tools need no sign up.

Can I remove text from image files for free?

Yes, on simple backgrounds with local tools. AI needs sign in and gives a watermarked free preview.

Will the background blur when I remove text from image files?

Inspect the fill. Local covers may stand out on texture; try AI for complex backgrounds and review the preview.

Will my download have a watermark?

Local downloads have none. Free AI previews have one. Buy any pack for HD without a watermark.

Does my picture leave the browser?

Local tools keep images in your browser. AI uploads them to our servers to generate results.

Can I remove only one word?

Yes. Brush over that word and check the selection before applying.

Can I remove text from image files in JPG or PNG format?

Use JPG, PNG, or WebP up to 10 MB. Local downloads are PNG.

When is text removal a poor fit?

Text over faces or complex details is harder to remove. AI generates a replacement background, so you need to check facial features and fine details yourself. Use an original without the overlaid text if those details must be accurate.

Upload a picture and brush over the text. Inspect the fill before saving.

Remove text from image files

Upload a picture and brush over the text. Inspect the fill before saving.

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