Edit image text

Online AI text replacement: automatically detect and replace text in images

Seamless AI text replacement locates text, then generatively redraws the target content while trying to match the original font style, perspective, lighting, and background texture. If detection is inaccurate, zoom in and brush over the exact text to change.

Raven AI seamless text replacement tool with automatic text detection and brush-based selection
Raven AI · Edit image textIllustrative workflow
THREE SIMPLE STEPS

Edit image text How does it work?

Follow the steps from upload to download

  1. 01

    Upload an image containing text. Let AI detect it automatically, or brush over the area to edit.

  2. 02

    Select the targets and enter the final replacement text. Use one line for the same replacement in all areas, or one line per area for different replacements.

  3. 03

    Check the target markers and text preview on the canvas, start AI text replacement, then carefully verify every character in the result.

✳ Usage tips

AI text editing is not traditional text-layer editing. Zoom in and manually mark angled text or complex backgrounds. Carefully verify prices, dates, proper names, and multiple replacements.

After processing, view the current canvas in the editor, compare before and after, and download the result as needed.

Prompt example library View Edit image text — 10 prompt examples with source and result illustrations
ILLUSTRATED USER GUIDE

Edit image text Illustrated guide

Raven AI product guide · Updated

Before you start

Prepare a poster, label, or text photo you have permission to edit. Seamless AI Text Replacement detects the target and generatively redraws lettering and background. Confirm the final copy first and carefully verify important amounts, dates, and proper names.

01 Use automatic AI detection or brush selection

After upload, let AI detect the text. Click a detected box to select it; click again to deselect. If angled, decorative, or handwritten text is not fully detected, brush over the actual text area instead.

The detection model may need to load resources on its first run. Keep the page open while waiting. If loading fails on mobile, try brush selection once the page recovers. Repeated refreshing or multiple processing pages make troubleshooting harder.

Seamless AI Text Replacement controls with Auto Detect, Brush Selection, and the replacement text field
Upload an image and select a text area, then enter the replacement and start Seamless AI Text Replacement. Click the image to enlarge it.

02 Multiple areas: one line for all, or one line per area

For one area, enter only the final text; no instruction such as “Change this to” is needed. For multiple areas, one line applies the same text to all. For different replacements, enter one line per selected area in selection order. The number of nonempty lines must match the area count.

For two selected dates, enter “October 1, 2026” and “October 7, 2026” on separate lines for areas 1 and 2. Check the red arrows and text preview on the canvas to confirm positions and content before generating. Do not assume the system can infer arbitrary groups when line and area counts differ.

03 Delete incorrect brush selections to limit the edit area

Adjust brush size in the floating canvas controls. Translucent red marks show the target. Cover only the text and necessary edges, avoiding neighboring text. Delete individual brush areas, or use Clear All beside the brush controls to start over.

Clear Canvas at the top acts on the entire image, not just text marks. Deselect incorrectly detected areas or delete incorrect brush selections. Make sure you use the control for the intended target.

04 Check replacement lettering, perspective, and background

Verify each character after generation, then check font style, perspective, spacing, outlines, and background texture. Longer copy may not fit the original text space; shorten it or process separate areas.

To edit another location afterward, run Auto Detect again or make new brush selections. Old detection boxes are not exact coordinates for the new image. Regenerate in History uses that task’s saved selections and input; confirm credits for the new task.

Check this list when finished

  • Check that area counts match the replacement lines and that red arrows point to the right targets.
  • Verify every character in dates, numbers, and punctuation in the result.
  • Check for old text remnants or brush marks, and inspect font size and perspective.

How do I fix a problem?

I cannot type in the text field

Select at least one detected text area or brush over a target. The text field is disabled until a target is selected.

Clicking angled text selects the wrong location

Zoom in, deselect the incorrect area, and brush along the actual lettering. Check the replacement preview before submitting.

Multiple text areas all received the same replacement

One line applies to all areas. For separate replacements, enter the same number of nonempty lines as selected areas, in area order, and check the arrow preview.

PROMPT PLAYBOOK · 10 EXAMPLES

Edit image text: 10 AI image text-editing examples with before-and-after comparisons

Review the steps ↑

Each set includes 6 common work scenarios and 4 everyday or creative scenarios, extending the illustrated example's approach to product images, property listings, food and drink, event materials, and more. Follow Preparation to upload and select regions, then copy the relevant replacement text for AI text editing ; replace the example subject and target content with your own assets. The translucent area on the left shows where to select or brush. The right image illustrates the result.

Enter only the replacement text in Edit Image Text; do not paste a full editing instruction. A single line applies the same replacement throughout. For different edits in multiple regions, enter separate lines in selection order and check the corresponding canvas hints.

Change only the date on a handwritten note

The approach shown in the demo#
Source image illustrationResult illustration
Change only the date on a handwritten note · Selection and result
Change only the date on a handwritten note AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A note handwritten in black on lined paper, dated “2026.10.1” at the bottom right.on the right, The same note with only the date changed to “2026.10.6,” preserving the body text and paper.

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Everyday / creative scenariosCorrect the date in a handwritten paper note by editing only the date at the end, without rewriting the body.

PreparationAfter automatic detection, click the date at the bottom of the note. If it is not detected, zoom in and brush over only the handwritten date.

Replacement text to enter
2026.10.6

Check the resultEnter only the new date. Check every digit and make sure paper lines and handwriting blend naturally.

Correct a product capacity label

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Correct a product capacity label · Selection and result
Correct a product capacity label AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A brown glass bottle with “300 mL” clearly printed on a white label.on the right, The same bottle and label with the text “500 mL.”

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Common work scenariosCorrect a product capacity label only after verifying the actual capacity, then publish.

PreparationSelect the volume number and unit, and confirm the new value comes from real product information.

Replacement text to enter
500 mL

Check the resultThe example volume is not a product fact. Check spacing and units.

Update store opening hours

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Update store opening hours · Selection and result
Update store opening hours AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A small chalkboard beside a café door with clear white text reading “10:00–17:00.”on the right, The same chalkboard with the white text changed to “09:00–18:00.”

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Common work scenariosUpdate store opening hours while preserving the chalkboard's original lettering style.

PreparationSelect the opening-hours line.

Replacement text to enter
09:00–18:00

Check the resultCheck colons and the dash, and preserve all other copy.

Update restaurant menu prices

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Update restaurant menu prices · Selection and result
Update restaurant menu prices AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A light-colored coffee menu with a large “¥25” price and a coffee cup illustration beside it.on the right, The same menu with the price changed to “¥28,” preserving the cup illustration.

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Common work scenariosUpdate menu prices while keeping the cup illustration and menu layout. Verify the prices before publishing.

PreparationSelect only the price and enter the actual selling price.

Replacement text to enter
¥28

Check the resultThe currency symbol and new price must be accurate. This is an example, not an actual selling price.

Update an event poster headline

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Update an event poster headline · Selection and result
Update an event poster headline AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A fresh lemon-themed poster with the large headline “SUMMER” at the top.on the right, The same poster with the headline changed to “Summer Special,” preserving the lemon composition.

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Common work scenariosUpdate an event poster headline and check that the replacement fits the existing space.

PreparationSelect the headline and leave enough space for the replacement text.

Replacement text to enter
Summer Special

Check the resultThe replacement words have a different width. Check line spacing and margins.

Update flavor text on packaging

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Update flavor text on packaging · Selection and result
Update flavor text on packaging AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; An unbranded cream-colored pouch with “Matcha Flavor” clearly printed in the center.on the right, The same pouch with “Vanilla Flavor” in the center.

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Common work scenariosUpdate flavor information on packaging without changing the product's other actual attributes.

PreparationSelect only the flavor label, preserving the brand and packaging structure.

Replacement text to enter
Vanilla Flavor

Check the resultUse the actual product’s flavor. Change the label rather than replacing the entire package.

Update an office meeting room sign

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Update an office meeting room sign · Selection and result
Update an office meeting room sign AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A small sign on a light gray office door clearly reading “A201.”on the right, The same sign with the number changed to “A203.”

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Common work scenariosUpdate a room number after an office move. Select only the number and leave the door frame unchanged.

PreparationSelect the number area, not the door.

Replacement text to enter
A203

Check the resultCheck letter case and the final digit.

Edit a handwritten sticky note

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Edit a handwritten sticky note · Selection and result
Edit a handwritten sticky note AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A yellow sticky note on a wooden table with “See you Thursday” written in black pen.on the right, The same note with the handwriting changed to “See you Friday.”

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Everyday / creative scenariosChange the meeting time on a handwritten note while preserving the handwriting and paper texture.

PreparationBrush along the handwritten text, preserving the note’s edges.

Replacement text to enter
See you Friday

Check the resultCheck handwriting style and paper texture.

Edit text on an angled sign

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Edit text on an angled sign · Selection and result
Edit text on an angled sign AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A wooden tabletop sign photographed at an angle, clearly reading “Coming Soon.”on the right, The same wooden sign at the same angle, with text changed to “New Today.”

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Everyday / creative scenariosReplace text on an angled wooden sign, matching the original perspective.

PreparationZoom in and brush along the text on the angled sign.

Replacement text to enter
New Today

Check the resultThe new text should follow the sign’s original angle and perspective.

Replace two dates separately

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Source image illustrationResult illustration
Replace two dates separately · Selection and result
Replace two dates separately AI tutorial comparison: the original on the left marks the area to edit; A simple white schedule card with large text reading “September 20” above “September 26.”on the right, The same schedule card with the two lines accurately changed to “October 1” and “October 7,” from top to bottom.

The overlay on the left indicates the area to select. The right shows an illustrative editing outcome.

Enlarge the image to see the source markings ↗

Everyday / creative scenariosFor a schedule card with two date lines, enter each replacement in selection order to avoid applying one replacement to both.

PreparationSelect the two dates from top to bottom, then enter two lines, matching the number of selected areas.

Replacement text to enter
October 1
October 7

Check the resultCheck area order. One line applies to all areas; multiple lines must match each area in order.

WHEN TO USE IT

When to use it Edit image text?

Let AI detect poster dates, product labels, menu prices, or screenshot text, then click to select them. If detection misses text or selects the wrong position, use the translucent brush to mark it precisely.

For multiple text areas, confirm each selection matches its replacement. AI redraws the lettering and surrounding background; results depend on image clarity, available text space, and perspective.

GOOD TO KNOW

FAQs before you start

Can I edit image text for free on my phone without installing software?

Use AI image text editing in a mobile or desktop browser without installing an app. Upload an image, select the text and enter its replacement. Zoom in to review the result. Check generation settings and any costs shown before starting.

How is editing image text different from extracting text?

Text extraction converts words in an image into copyable text. This feature replaces selected words within the image and redraws the surrounding area, for example poster dates, menu prices and product copy. It does not convert screenshots into editable documents.

How does AI text replacement match the original font and background?

AI uses nearby letter shapes, colors, perspective, lighting, and textures as references. Keep the selection close to the original text and avoid unrelated graphics. Check font size, edges, and background blending afterward.

Can I edit angled or handwritten text?

You can try. Automatic detection may be inaccurate, so zoom in, brush over the actual text, and check the canvas preview.

Do I have to replace all detected text?

No. Select only the text to change, or brush over just that location to help preserve the rest.

Go beyond the basic steps

Poster-date teaching example showing the original, selected date and replacement
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