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Edit Text in Image Online. Replace a phrase. Keep the rest.

Edit text in image files with AI: update the words, aim for the original font style, and keep pixels outside your selection unchanged. Upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP and compare the result before downloading.

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  1. 1Upload your image
  2. 2Select and replace
  3. 3Compare and download

Single text edit

Replace what you selected

Editing method

For complex backgrounds and an approximate match to the original lettering. Sign-in and image credits required.

Loading a sample does not run AI or use credits. Check the selection and text before applying.

Step 1: Upload an image, then drag a box around one text area.

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Each generation uses 1 credit. Purchases are closed; editing pauses when your free credits run out.

The selected area and some surrounding context are sent to a third-party AI provider. Clear, horizontal text works best. Chinese edits are experimental; review every character before downloading. Results are temporary.

Choose free manual editing for a flat background, or use AI for more complex repairs. Each account receives 2 free credits once. They do not reset daily. JPG, PNG, WebP · 10 MiB

ONE IMAGE. A NEW POSSIBILITY.

Good designs deserve a second life.

A new season, a new story, a new launch. See how small text edits refresh posters, video covers, product graphics and more — then make one your own.

Event postersVideo coversProduct promotionsSocial mediaProduct screenshots
Event posters: After — Autumn Market
Event posters: Before — Spring Market
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Photography: Mustafa Akın / Pexels

01Event posters

A new season. The same beautiful poster.

Reuse a finished event poster when the theme or season changes. This floral design pairs a serif title with rich photography. Select the whole headline, replace the words and compare the letter shapes before you share the next edition.

Spring MarketAutumn Market
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Video covers: After — SUMMER ESCAPE
Video covers: Before — WEEKEND ESCAPE
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Photography: Anton Atanasov / Pexels

02Video covers

Give your next video a fresh headline.

Refresh a travel video cover without starting your artwork again. The large white title sits over a mountain photograph, so the result needs more than correct spelling: slide across the trees and letter edges to inspect the background, contrast and spacing.

WEEKEND ESCAPESUMMER ESCAPE
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Product promotions: After — DARK ROAST
Product promotions: Before — HOUSE BLEND
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Photography: Toni Cuenca / Pexels

03Product promotions

New words for your next favourite blend.

Turn an existing coffee graphic into a starting point for another product. Change the blend name while leaving the cup, beans and supporting copy outside the selection. A replacement of similar length gives the new wording room to fit naturally.

HOUSE BLENDDARK ROAST
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Social media: After — COAST GUIDE
Social media: Before — CITY GUIDE
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Photography: Small Steps / Pexels

04Social media

One great photo. Another story to tell.

Adapt a travel post for a different editorial angle. The postcard photograph and blue layout stay outside the selected title. Try your own short phrase, then check how its weight and line length work with the rest of the composition.

CITY GUIDECOAST GUIDE
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Product screenshots: After — Launch overview
Product screenshots: Before — Project overview
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Photography: Pexels

05Product screenshots

Update the heading. Keep the bigger picture.

Prepare a product walkthrough using this fictional studio workspace. Replace its main heading without recreating the navigation, image cards or status labels. Open the full-size result to check the smaller letter details before adding it to a presentation.

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Original sample designs with licensed photography. Every after image is an actual output from this editor, without manual retouching. Letter shapes and spacing can vary; open the full result to inspect it.

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01How it works02Before and after03Everyday uses04Your image type05What stays the same06Better results07Questions

How to Edit Text in Image Files Online

Need to edit text in image files after the design has been exported? This image text editor works with existing lettering in a flat image. It reconstructs a selected text area using your replacement wording, so you can make a small update without recreating the entire design. Start with a clear heading or short label for the most useful result.

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Choose an image to edit

Choose an opaque JPG, PNG, or WebP. Use the highest-quality original you have, up to 10 MiB, 6,000 pixels per edge, and 12 megapixels.

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Select and replace

Drag a box around one complete phrase with a little background padding. Enter the original words and your new wording, then select Replace text.

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Review and download

Compare the original and edited previews. Read every character, inspect the background, and download the full-size PNG when the result is suitable.

Sign in to change text in an image without needing a font file. Each account receives two free editing credits once. Credit purchases are currently closed. Keep this tab open while an edit is processing. Your original remains available in the browser for comparison, so you can decide whether the replacement is good enough before using it elsewhere.

Replacing a Heading: A Real Before and After

This example follows the upload, selection, generation, and download workflow above. The original heading reads “Edit Text in Image Online”; the replacement reads “Edit Text in Photo Online.” The output is shown without a separate manual repair. Open either image to inspect the complete lettering at its original size.

Text replacement: After — Edit Text in Photo Online
Text replacement: Before — Edit Text in Image Online
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“Edit Text in Image Online” → “Edit Text in Photo Online”A real FLUX Kontext Pro result from this editor, composited onto the original 1200 × 630 image. The complete replacement is readable; font identity is not verified. No manual retouching.Open the original image or the edited image to inspect it at full size.

This is a clear, short heading with room around it. It demonstrates one successful edit, not a success rate for every font or image type. Small UI text, dense artwork, and much longer replacements are harder. Our same-font text editor explains how to judge the match beyond simply checking whether the requested words appear.

Edit Text in Image Files for Everyday Updates

A finished graphic can still be useful when a few words are out of date. You can replace text in pictures to make a focused wording change, keeping the original as a reference. The situations below explain how to prepare an edit; they are suggested workflows, not additional tested examples or promises about every kind of artwork.

Correct a heading in an exported image

A misspelled heading is a good reason to revisit an exported slide or graphic. Select the entire word, even if only one letter changes. Connected strokes and shadows need room to be reconstructed together. After correcting the typo, compare the new word with unchanged lettering nearby and check that a new character has not made the line noticeably wider.

Refresh a short event detail

A time or venue line may need updating while the rest of your flyer remains useful. In your own event artwork, select that one line and enter the revised detail exactly. Read every digit in the result. If a venue name requires a second line, return to the source design so the layout has enough space.

Try new wording in a product mockup

Prepare a visual draft of a new panel title or product heading before rebuilding a screen. Keep each replacement close to the original width and label the output as a proposed mockup. Use the image preview to discuss wording with your team; the export never changes the underlying app. Our screenshot tool explains how to avoid including neighboring icons and controls in the selection.

Update a caption on a finished graphic

A short caption on a plain background gives you a clearer starting point than lettering across detailed photography. Before replacing the caption, check whether it has an outline or shadow and include its full extent. Compare the background after the replacement, particularly where old letters crossed a gradient. Download a separate copy so the original stays available for review.

Each of these tasks involves a single readable phrase. For a whole paragraph, a redesigned layout, or many coordinated changes, an editable source remains the better starting point. The editor above is intended for the small update you can describe with one original and one replacement line.

Choose an Editing Method for Your Image

Screenshots and interface labels

A screenshot often needs just a new heading or example label. Keep nearby icons and unrelated wording outside the selected box, and check the download at full size because small characters can look convincing in a reduced preview. Use the screenshot text editor for guidance on dense interfaces and long phone captures.

JPG and JPEG graphics

Update a phrase in an exported flyer or picture when you no longer have the editable design. JPG and JPEG are both supported. Compression can leave halos around old letters, so use the cleanest available file. The JPG text editor explains what to check and why the finished file is downloaded as PNG.

PNG and WebP images

You can edit text in image files saved as opaque, static PNG or WebP directly. You do not need to convert them to JPG. Transparent or animated files are not supported in this version. Keep your source file, because a downloaded result is still a flat picture rather than an editable collection of text boxes, shapes, and effects.

Change the Words While Keeping the Original Look

Visual font matching

When you replace text in a picture, the model tries to preserve the lettering’s visible style, size, weight, color, and spacing. It works from pixels and does not recover the exact font file. If you want to edit text with the same font appearance, compare letter shapes and alignment as well as color. Strict brand typography is better handled in the original design with its font.

A local change to the selected area

Your original stays in the browser throughout the edit. A crop containing your selection and some surrounding context is sent to the AI provider. The browser then places only the selected rectangle back into the original image. Pixels outside it are retained; the background inside it can change and needs review along with the text.

A full-size PNG download

Your edited image keeps the source width and height. Exporting as PNG avoids another lossy JPEG save, but cannot restore detail missing from a blurry original. Download unsaved results before leaving. To keep your work for later, explicitly save an account project. You can reopen its original, settings and saved versions from Projects.

Get Better Results with a Careful Selection and Shorter Wording

Select one complete line, including its punctuation, descenders, outlines, and shadows. Leave a little plain background inside the box so the lettering is not cut off. Avoid including a second phrase or illustration that the model might interpret as part of the edit. A careful selection is more valuable than submitting repeated attempts.

To keep the layout balanced, choose replacement wording close to the original visual width. Changing a short label into a sentence may squeeze the letters or produce incorrect spacing. Type the original words accurately, and check capitalization and numbers in the result. The app does not automatically verify spelling, even when generation finishes successfully.

If you have a layered source, use it. Live text is more predictable than reconstructed pixels, especially for paragraphs, curved lettering, or exact font requirements. Start with our guide to choosing an editing method, or follow the Photoshop and Canva workflows for designs made in those tools.

Questions About Editing Text in Pictures

Can I edit text in image files instead of covering the old words?

Yes. The editor replaces words already visible in your selected area. Adding a new text box on top of an image can leave the old letters underneath. This workflow asks the model to reconstruct the original text area with your replacement wording instead.

Can I edit text in an image online for free?

Use the free manual mode on a flat background without signing in. You choose the font and adjust the text yourself. For AI edits, sign in to receive two free editing credits per account, granted once. Each submitted generation uses one credit. After those are used up, generation pauses while purchases remain closed. Your balance is shared across all tools and languages, and does not reset daily.

Why do I need to select the text area?

The box identifies the specific phrase and limits which part of the full image can change. Entering original and replacement wording is not enough to locate a repeated word. Include the entire phrase and leave unrelated details outside the selection.

What should I check if the edited text looks wrong?

Keep the original and check whether the source is clear, the phrase fits, and the selection includes every letter. Adjust those inputs before another attempt. If the font or background remains wrong, edit the source design or use a manual repair workflow.

Is my whole image uploaded for processing?

The original stays in the browser; a context crop is sent to the AI provider only when you request an edit. Results are temporary and should be downloaded promptly. Read our privacy policy for retention details before choosing an image.

Can I edit several images?

Use the batch tool for up to 20 images. Check each region before starting; AI costs are shown before submission. Open batch editor

Can I return to my work later?

Unsaved results and device drafts are temporary. Sign in and explicitly save a project to keep originals, settings and saved versions for later. My projects

Learn More Before Your Next Edit

Image text editing guidesFind the source-file, Photoshop, or Canva workflow that matches your task.Match the original fontSee real examples and practical checks for typography and background quality.

Your next edit starts with one phrase.

Upload your image, select the words, and compare the result at full size before downloading.

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