Remove Text from Photo
Erase any text from photos. Just describe what to remove.
Type 'remove the text' or 'delete the date stamp in the corner' and EditThisPic's AI erases it in 15-30 seconds, reconstructing what was behind it. No selection tools needed. Works on captions, timestamps, meme text, logos, and watermarks. Free to try, no account required.
How it works
Upload your photo
Drop your image into EditThisPic. JPG, PNG, WebP up to 7MB. The text should be clearly visible for best results.
Describe what text to remove
Type your instruction: 'remove the text' or 'delete the date stamp in the bottom right.' For specific text, quote it: 'remove the words SAMPLE from the image.' The AI finds and removes matching text.
Copy one of these to get started:
remove all the text from this image
delete the date stamp in the bottom right corner
remove the caption text at the top and bottom of the image
remove the word 'SAMPLE' from the image and fill naturally
3 more prompts
remove the logo and text in the bottom left corner
erase the text overlay and restore the photo underneath
remove the price tag text and the store name from the product
Review the result
Check where the text was. Zoom in to verify the area looks natural. Look for any ghosting, color patches, or texture mismatches.
Refine with markers if needed
If some letters remain or the fill looks unnatural, tap markers on those spots and regenerate. Most text removals work without markers.
"Removed an embarrassing caption from an old photo. Saved me so much awkwardness." @jessica_m
See it in action
SAMPLE text removed from food photo
Stock photo watermark ruining a great sushi shot. One prompt, gone.
remove the SAMPLE watermark text
Watermark text erased from beach photo
SAMPLE text blocking the sunset view. Removed cleanly.
remove the SAMPLE text
Text overlay removed from interior photo
Real estate photo had stock text. Now it's clean.
remove the SAMPLE text and show the room
If something looks off
AI removed the wrong text or didn't find it
Why: Multiple text elements exist or the text wasn't described specifically enough.
Tap a marker on the exact text you want removed, then say 'remove this text'
💡 Markers tell the AI 'I mean THIS text specifically.' Use them when there are multiple text areas.
Ghost outline of text still visible
Why: The text had a shadow, outline, or affected the pixels underneath. The AI removed the letters but not the effect.
remove the remaining shadow/outline where the text was
💡 Text with heavy outlines or drop shadows may need a second pass
Filled area looks patchy or wrong color
Why: The text covered a gradient or complex pattern that's hard to reconstruct.
blend the patched area to match the surrounding colors smoothly
💡 Text on solid colors fills cleanly. Text on gradients or textures may need refinement.
Some letters remain partially visible
Why: The AI didn't fully detect all characters, especially with stylized fonts.
Tap markers on the remaining letters and remove them
💡 Unusual fonts or very thin text may need marker assistance
Important part of image also removed
Why: Text overlapped something important and the AI removed both.
Use markers to highlight only the text area, not the content behind it
💡 When text overlaps faces or key objects, mark precisely around the letters
Quick answers
Do I need to select the text area before removing it?
No! Just describe it: 'remove the date stamp' or 'delete the text at the bottom.' The AI recognizes text automatically. Only use markers when there are multiple text elements and you need to specify which one.
Can I remove text that overlaps a face or important object?
Yes, but it's trickier. The AI will try to reconstruct what's behind the text. For text over faces, use markers to be precise about exactly which pixels to change. Results depend on how much the text covers.
Will it work on handwritten text?
Yes. Describe it as 'handwritten text' or 'writing.' The AI can remove handwriting, signatures, and drawn text. Very light pencil marks may be harder to detect.
Can I remove watermarks from stock photos?
Technically yes, but respect copyright. This tool is meant for removing your own text, timestamps, or incidental watermarks from photos you own. Don't use it to steal copyrighted images.
What about text in other languages?
Works on any text the AI can see, regardless of language. Just describe the position: 'remove the text in the top right' rather than trying to type foreign characters.
Ready to remove unwanted text?
Free to try. No signup required.