Edit Text on a Picture Easily with Free Tools
Do you have an image with text that you want to change without recreating the whole visual? Whether it’s to fix a typo, adapt a poster for a different audience, or translate content, AI tools now let you edit text on a picture in just a few clicks.
In this article, you’ll learn how to do it with MyEdit, CyberLink's online photo editor with AI tools, and with the PhotoDirector app on your phone. We’ll also look at the main use cases and answer frequently asked questions about this process.
Transparency note: MyEdit and PhotoDirector are products of CyberLink, the company that runs and publishes this blog.
- Tutorial: How to change the text on a picture
- Edit text on a picture: practical examples
- FAQ: Everything you need to know about changing text on an image
Tutorial: How to change the text on a picture
Change text on a picture online
MyEdit is an online platform with AI-powered image editing tools, including object removal and a text editor. Here’s how to use them together to replace the text on a picture:
- Go to the MyEdit website and upload your image: From your browser, access MyEdit and select the tool
object removal.
- Adjust the brush size: Choose the brush size based on the amount of text you want to remove. The larger the text, the bigger the brush you can use to save time.
- Remove the existing text: Brush over the text you want to delete. A red highlight will appear on the selection. Then click “Remove” and the AI will automatically erase the text and recreate the background.
- Use the text editor: In the menu at the top of the interface, open the “Photo Text Editor” feature.
- Customize your text and save your image: Select the font, color, text size, and add visual effects (shadows, outlines, etc.), then place the text where you want it. Once done, click “Download” to save your edited picture.
Edit text on a picture with your smartphone
If you prefer using a mobile app, PhotoDirector is CyberLink's photo editing app for Android and iOS, and it's free to download. Here’s how to edit the text on a picture directly from your phone:
- Open the “Edit” tab and import an image: The Edit tab in PhotoDirector contains all the photo editing tools. Then choose an image from your phone’s gallery.
- Use the “AI Removal” feature: Select the “AI Removal” tool to erase the existing text from the image.
- Erase the text with the brush: Adjust the brush size, then swipe over the text you want to remove. Once the area is covered, confirm the action. The AI will automatically reconstruct the background.
- Save the image without text: Once the AI removes the text, review the result and tap the check mark at the bottom right to save the changes.
- Add new text: Choose the “Text” tool to insert a new message.
- Customize the text style: Change the font, size, color, and position of your new text. Once satisfied, tap the check mark at the bottom right to confirm.
- Save your image with the new text: Finally, tap the download icon at the top right to save the image with your new text.
Edit text on a picture: practical examples
Changing the text on a picture is a small edit, but it can save you from redesigning an image from scratch. Here are some common examples:
- 📝 Fixing typos: correct an error without recreating the entire design.
- 🌍 Translating images: adapt an image for different language markets.
- 🛍️ Promotional updates: change a date or price on a poster without starting from scratch.
- 🎓 Educational materials: adapt visual content for teaching purposes.
- 📱 Social media content: reuse an existing design by simply changing the text.
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- How to Remove People from Photos Online with AI
- How to Add a Person to a Photo with Background Changer
FAQ: Everything you need to know about changing text on an image
Yes, as long as the text is clearly visible and the background is relatively uniform, tools like MyEdit can remove it cleanly. In more complex cases, manual adjustments may be needed.
Yes. You can choose from different fonts, sizes, colors, styles (bold, italic) and freely position the text on the picture.
Look closely at the original letters: whether they have serifs, how thick the strokes are, and whether the text is narrow or wide. In MyEdit's Photo Text Editor, pick the closest font from the list, then adjust the size and color until the new text blends in with the rest of the image. If you can't find a close match, a clean font that is clearly different often looks more intentional than one that is almost the same.
AI removal works best on simple, uniform backgrounds. If you see smudges or leftover marks, use a smaller brush to select only the affected area and run the removal again. On busy backgrounds, such as patterned fabric or crowds, a small soft patch may remain; placing the new text over that spot usually hides it.
Only edit images you own or have permission to use. Photos, posters, and graphics created by others are usually protected by copyright, and altering the text on official documents, IDs, receipts, or certificates can be illegal. Use this technique on your own photos, designs, and marketing materials.
Yes. In the PhotoDirector app for Android and iOS, use AI Removal to erase the original text, then add your new message with the Text tool, as shown in the mobile tutorial above.
The CyberLink Editorial Team is composed of product testing specialists and content creation experts with over 20 years of hands-on experience and rigorous research in the multimedia editing industry. As the official voice of CyberLink, the team consistently delivers practical, easy-to-follow tutorials across video, photo, and audio editing, while highlighting AI innovations, product insights, and emerging industry trends. Their work empowers millions of creators worldwide each year to elevate their content. Beyond the blog, the team actively shares editing tips and product updates across YouTube, Facebook, Linkedin and Pinterest.
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