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    Text Remover

    Remove text from images with AI. Paint over text you own or have permission to edit, then process it in your browser with LaMa inpainting.

    Free to use. Runs in your browser.

    Select an image up to 3 MB and brush over unwanted text to remove it using in-browser inpainting. Results vary with the background and mask quality.

    3 MB Input Limit

    PNG, JPG, or WebP

    Browser Processing

    Runs after the model loads

    AI Powered

    LaMa inpainting model

    How AI Text Removal Works

    Removing text from an image isn't as simple as painting over it with a solid colour, that leaves an obvious patch. This tool uses LaMa (Large Mask Inpainting), an AI model that analyses the surrounding pixels and generates new content to fill the gap. Similar inpainting workflows are used in photo-editing tools for object removal.

    Here's what happens when you click "Remove Text": the brush strokes you paint become a binary mask, white where you painted, black everywhere else. The AI model receives both your original image and this mask, then predicts what the pixels behind the text probably looked like based on the surrounding context. Grass continues as grass. Wood grain continues as wood grain. The result looks natural because the model understands visual patterns, not just colours.

    The model downloads from iForge Apps CDN on first use. After the page and model have loaded, selected images are processed in your browser using WebAssembly and ONNX Runtime. This tool does not upload selected images to an iForge Apps server.

    Supported Formats & Limits

    FeatureDetails
    Input formatsPNG, JPG, JPEG, WebP
    Max file size3 MB
    Output formatPNG (full resolution)
    AI modelLaMa (Large Mask Inpainting)
    Model size~200 MB (downloaded once, then cached)
    Processing locationIn browser after the model loads

    Tips for Cleaner Results

    Cover the Text Completely

    Paint slightly beyond the edges of each letter. Leaving small gaps means leftover fragments that are harder to clean up than getting it right the first time.

    Adjust Brush Size

    Use a larger brush for big text blocks and a smaller brush for fine details. Matching the brush to the text size gives cleaner masks and better AI predictions.

    Simple Backgrounds Work Best

    Text over grass, sky, walls, or solid colours gets removed cleanly. Text over complex patterns or faces may need multiple passes or manual touch-up.

    Use Undo Freely

    If you accidentally paint over important details, use undo to step back. Building up the mask in small strokes gives you more control than one broad sweep.

    Common Use Cases

    Cleaning up screenshots. Remove captions, annotations, or UI labels from screenshots before including them in presentations or documentation.

    Preparing images for social media. Strip out distracting text overlays from photos before reposting or repurposing them for different platforms.

    Restoring old photos. Remove date stamps, annotations, or handwritten notes that were printed or stamped onto scanned photographs.

    Product image cleanup. Remove pricing labels, promotional text, or stickers from product photos before listing them on a different marketplace.

    Which AI Image Tool Do You Need?

    ToolRemovesWorks Well ForHow It Works
    Text RemoverText, captions, labelsScreenshots, memes, owned overlaysYou paint over text, AI fills the gap
    Background RemoverEntire backgroundProduct photos, portraits, logosAI detects foreground, removes everything else
    Watermark RemoverSemi-transparent overlaysImages you own or may editYou paint over an overlay, AI reconstructs

    Related brush tools use similar inpainting workflows. Use them only on images you own or are authorised to edit.

    Related Tools

    Background Remover

    Remove image backgrounds with AI

    Image Compressor

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    Image Resizer

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    Image Cropper

    Crop images with precision

    Watermark Remover

    Edit overlays on images you may modify

    Image to Text (OCR)

    Extract text from images

    How to use this tool

    1

    Select your image: drag and drop or click to choose a PNG, JPG, or WebP.

    2

    Paint over the text: use the brush to highlight the text you want removed.

    3

    Click Remove Text: the AI fills painted areas using surrounding image context.

    Common uses

    • Cleaning up screenshots you own for presentations and documentation
    • Erasing date stamps and captions from scanned photos
    • Removing your own labels or annotations from images
    • Tidying product photos you have rights to edit

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Forge Text Remover free to use?
    This page does not require sign-up or account credits. Each input image must be 3 MB or smaller, and performance depends on your browser, memory, and device.
    Do you store or upload my images?
    After this page and the AI model have loaded, selected images are processed in your browser by this tool. The tool downloads the LaMa model from iForge Apps CDN, but it does not upload selected images to an iForge Apps server.
    How do I use it?
    Select your image, paint over the text you want to remove with the brush tool, then click 'Remove Text'. The AI fills the painted areas using surrounding image context.
    What image formats are supported?
    PNG, JPG, JPEG, and WebP up to 3 MB. If your file is larger (most phone photos at full quality are 4 to 12 MB), run it through our Image Compressor at /tools/image-compressor/ first to bring it under 3 MB. The output is always a full-resolution PNG.
    Why is the first use slower?
    On first use, the LaMa AI inpainting model (~200MB) downloads to your browser and is cached. Subsequent uses are much faster.
    What is LaMa inpainting?
    LaMa (Large Mask Inpainting) is an AI model that fills in masked areas of an image using context from surrounding pixels. It generates realistic textures and patterns to replace the removed content.
    Can I remove text overlays I do not own?
    Only edit images you own or have permission to modify. The tool can paint over visual content, but you are responsible for respecting copyright, licences, and platform rules.
    What about text on complex backgrounds?
    Text over simple textures (sky, walls, grass) is removed cleanly. Complex patterns or text over faces may need multiple passes or additional touch-up.
    Can I undo my brush strokes?
    Yes. Use the undo button to step back through your brush strokes. Build up the mask gradually in small strokes for more control.
    Does it work on mobile?
    Yes. The canvas supports touch input for painting. Performance depends on your device, newer phones with more RAM process faster.
    How large can the image be?
    The file size limit is 3 MB. Most phone photos at full quality are 4 to 12 MB, so for those, compress first with our Image Compressor and the result will fit comfortably. Very high-resolution images (4000×3000+) also process slower because the post-processing recomposites at the original resolution.
    Can I remove logos and graphics too?
    The AI works on visual content you paint over, including text, logos, stamps, dates, or stickers. Use it only on images you own or are authorised to edit. The quality depends on the surrounding area.

    Results are for general informational purposes only and should be checked before use. They are not professional advice. See our Disclaimer and Terms of Service.