Retypit

Remove Text From an Image

Upload an image, select the text you want gone, and download it clean. Retypit removes the text and fills the background.

Drop or Upload an Image to Remove Its Text

AI detects every line of text. Select the ones you want gone, then click Remove text.

Or click to browse · PNG, JPG, WebP up to 20MB

Remove Text From an Image in Three Steps

Upload an image, select the lines you want gone, and download a clean result.

01Upload Your Image and Analyze the Text

Drop a JPG, PNG or WebP. Retypit detects every line of text automatically.

Retypit analyzing an uploaded jazz poster with a light-band scan across the image
02Select the Text You Want Gone

Click numbered tags on lines like “LIVE” and “NIGHT”. Selected rows turn red with strikethrough.

Retypit remover with red markers on LIVE and NIGHT selected for removal
03Download a Clean Image

Retypit removes the selected text and fills the background so the rest of the poster stays intact.

Jazz poster after removing LIVE and NIGHT text, saxophone and club name unchanged

Ready to remove text from your own image?

What Happens to the Background

After you remove text from an image, the critical step is completing the background. Retypit redraws the whole frame to erase the selected words and fill what was behind them, while the rest of the picture stays intact.

Screenshots, soft gradients, photo textures, and decorative type are all supported—delete the lines you do not need, and the background continues cleanly. The same flow works when you need to erase text from a photo or clear short overlay captions.

  • Screenshot UI before and after removing overlay text

    Screenshot / flat UI

    Solid fills and sharp edges. Clear UI copy and the panel stays continuous.

  • Gradient background before and after headline removal

    Soft gradient

    Color ramps continue smoothly after a headline is removed.

  • Photo scene before and after removing a price label

    Photo / textured scene

    Prices and labels on brick, fabric, or soft color areas are completed cleanly.

  • Decorative headline before and after text removal

    Decorative / stylized type

    Effect headlines clear while the art behind them remains.

Common Use Cases

Same scenarios as the main editor—focused on removing text instead of retyping it.

  • Flyer before and after removing event text

    Remove Text From a Poster

    Clear an expired event name, date, or venue from a poster while keeping the layout for a clean export.

  • Screenshot before and after removing UI labels

    Clear Text From a Screenshot

    Clear a temporary banner, debug string, or outdated button label from a screenshot without rebuilding the UI.

  • Menu photo before and after price removal

    Delete Prices From a Menu Photo

    Delete prices from a menu photo before updating quotes or exporting a blank plate.

  • Product label before and after text removal

    Erase Labels on Product Shots

    Erase outdated label copy on jars and packaging shots while the product stays in frame.

  • AI-generated sign before and after removing typos

    Erase AI-Generated Words

    Erase unwanted AI-generated words instead of regenerating the entire scene—handy for one-off mistakes.

  • Meme graphic before and after caption removal

    Clear Captions & Overlays

    Clear an old caption or overlay on memes and social graphics so the next post exports cleanly.

To change words instead of deleting them, see how to edit text in an image .

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I remove text from an image for free?

Yes. Sign up and receive 1 credit. Downloads have no watermark, and processing speed matches paid credits.

Can I erase or delete text from a photo the same way?

Yes. Upload a photo or picture, select the words or letters to remove, and Retypit erases them while completing the background—the same text remover flow as for flat graphics.

Does it work on screenshots and on photos?

Yes. Screenshots, flat graphics, and photos are supported—the table above describes how each background type is handled.

Will the background look clean after the text is gone?

Yes. Retypit redraws the whole image to complete the background across screenshots, gradients, photo textures, and decorative type. Confirm the result in preview before download.

Do I need Photoshop or the original PSD?

No. A finished JPEG or PNG is sufficient. No installation and no layered source file are required.

Can I change the text instead of removing it?

Yes—the same three steps. Enter a replacement instead of clearing the line, and Retypit redraws it in the original font, color, and position. Use the main editor to edit text in an image or follow the step-by-step guide.

What image formats are supported?

JPG, PNG, and WebP, up to 20MB. Downloads retain the original resolution.