Remove Text from
Any Image — Free
Cover the text with the box and AI rebuilds the area from the surrounding pixels. Works on photos, screenshots and graphics. Free, no signup required.
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or click to browse · JPG, PNG, WEBP · Max 10 MB · 3 free/day · No signup
Upload Your Image
Upload a photo, screenshot or graphic with text — JPG, PNG, or WEBP up to 10 MB.
Cover the Text
Drag and resize the red box until it fully covers the text you want to remove.
Download the Result
AI rebuilds the covered area from the surrounding pixels and keeps the rest of the image at its original resolution.
Last updated: October 2026
How Do You Remove Text from an Image?
To remove text from an image, upload it, drag the box over the text, and let AI inpainting rebuild that area from the pixels around it — about 20 to 40 seconds, free, no account. The rest of the image stays at its original resolution; only the selected area is replaced.
- Upload your image — JPG, PNG or WEBP up to 10 MB.
- Cover the text — drag and resize the box so it sits tightly over the text.
- Click Remove and wait for the result.
- Download the image. Free downloads carry a small imgmend watermark; Pro removes it.
What Text Can (and Can't) Be Removed Cleanly?
| Situation | Expect |
|---|---|
| Small caption, label or date stamp on a plain background | Usually a clean result |
| Text on a screenshot or flat graphic | Usually clean; flat colors rebuild well |
| Text over sky, wall, water or soft gradients | Often clean |
| Text across a face, pattern or detailed texture | Visible smoothing or mismatch is likely |
| Large blocks of text covering much of the image | Hard for any tool — remove in smaller passes |
AI Text Remover vs. Other Ways
| Method | Cost | Skill needed | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| imgmend AI text remover | Free 3/day; Pro $9.90 once | None | Automatic fill; small watermark on free |
| Crop the text out | Free | None | Only works if the text is at an edge; changes the framing |
| Photoshop Content-Aware Fill | Paid subscription | Some | Full manual control |
| Clone stamp / healing brush | Varies | Moderate | Slow on large or detailed areas |
Remove It, Then Add Your Own
To replace text rather than just delete it, remove the old text here, then add new text in an editor such as Canva or your phone's photo editor. This tool deletes text; it doesn't edit or retype it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I remove text from an image for free?
Upload the image above, drag the box over the text, and click Remove. The AI rebuilds the covered area from the surrounding pixels in 20 to 40 seconds. Free use is 3 images per day with no account; free downloads carry a small imgmend watermark that Pro removes.
Can it remove text from a screenshot?
Yes, the same way. Flat backgrounds such as app screens and documents rebuild most cleanly. See our guide to removing watermarks from screenshots.
Will the background look natural afterwards?
On plain or softly varying backgrounds it usually does. Over faces, patterns or detailed textures the rebuilt area may look smoother or slightly different. Select the text as tightly as you can and check the result at full size.
Can I remove several lines of text at once?
Work one block at a time. A large box covering a lot of the image gives the AI less to work from, so remove text in separate passes and re-upload the result.
Is it okay to remove text from an image?
It is fine for images you own or have the right to edit, such as your own photos, captions you added, or your own AI-generated images. Do not use it to alter documents, IDs, receipts or evidence, or to strip credit from someone else's work.
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