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Editable Text Layers

Edit text in images with Layerize Text

Keep developing a design when the wording changes. Turn detected lettering into editable text in Studio, then revise an offer, place approved campaign copy or personalize a merchandise graphic. Adjust the typography and review the image before export.

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From image to editable text

Turn a flattened image into text you can revise

Ideogram’s Layerize Text detects lettering in a raster image, removes the detected text from the image and recreates it as editable text layers in Studio. You can select those layers to change the wording, typography and position, then export a finished image.

The area beneath detected lettering is reconstructed during the process. The recreated type and background may differ from the original, so keep your source image available for comparison. Review the extracted words and the visual result before making the new version your working asset.

Summer Night Market design with a text layer selected for editing
Illustration of selected text within a design.

Detected text becomes selectable

Select detected words or lines to rewrite the copy and move it into place. Check the complete message, including small dates, qualifiers and footer text; a missed word remains part of the image.

Typography becomes a set of controls

Choose a font from Studio’s library and adjust size, color, alignment and formatting. Longer copy may need new line breaks or a different position. Review the selected font against the intended style.

The remaining artwork is still an image

Photographs, logo shapes, illustrations and chart marks remain part of the image. Layerize Text gives you control of detected lettering; use image editing when the surrounding visual needs to change.

Practical workflows

Edit the details that make a design usable

These illustrative workflows show how an existing image, a specific copy change and a clear review step fit together. Use the source asset and approved wording to judge the finished version.

Update a retail offer or campaign graphic

A promotion can have the right product image and composition while its offer has changed. Edit the detected promotional text, then make the new message fit the layout. The important detail is the relationship between the wording and the product it describes.

Start with
A product promotion reading “20% off through Sunday,” with campaign dates and qualifying copy.
Make the change
For example, enter the approved replacement “25% off through Monday.” Update the offer, dates and relevant qualifier together.
Design intent
The product presentation, the offer’s place in the hierarchy and the association between each item and its promotional copy.
Check the result
Check every number and currency symbol, confirm the offer belongs to the pictured product, and make sure terms or exclusions have not been clipped or overlooked.

Place approved copy for another market

An approved translation rarely occupies exactly the same space as the original. Put the supplied wording into detected layers, then adapt the typography and layout to the target language. Translation and language approval come from your own workflow.

Start with
A source campaign asset and approved replacement copy for its headline, call to action and relevant product details.
Make the change
Paste the approved wording, choose a suitable available font and adjust size, line breaks, alignment and placement.
Design intent
The campaign’s reading order, prominence of the main message and spacing around imagery and brand elements.
Check the result
Make sure the selected font displays every character. Check reading direction, accents and punctuation, and have a fluent reviewer inspect the finished image, especially small copy and lines that expanded.

Personalize lettering for print-on-demand

On a reunion shirt or club graphic, the name and year can be central to the design. Replace clear, detected lettering and adjust the spacing for the new word lengths. Consider how that change reads on the actual product, beyond the editor preview.

Explore print-on-demand workflows
Start with
A merchandise concept reading “RIVER CLUB 2026,” plus the exact replacement year, group name or message.
Make the change
Replace “RIVER CLUB 2026” with “RIVER CLUB 2027,” or enter a new group name. Adjust size and placement when the new wording takes more space.
Design intent
The illustration and the intended balance between artwork, headline and smaller lettering.
Check the result
Proofread personalization, inspect stroke thickness and gaps at the intended print size, and check the provider’s file, transparency and size requirements. Curved or highly decorative lettering may need a different approach.

Revise labels in an infographic or presentation

An infographic can have a useful visual structure and labels that need clearer wording. Edit detected headings, labels or explanations, then check that each still describes the right element. Changing a displayed number does not update chart geometry or its source data.

Start with
A flattened infographic or slide illustration, plus the verified wording and data it is intended to communicate.
Make the change
Correct detected labels, shorten explanations or change the headline to match the presentation’s terminology.
Design intent
The diagram’s reading order and the relationship between each label and the element it describes.
Check the result
Check factual accuracy and label placement. If the data or meaning changes, rebuild the affected chart or diagram as well as its text.

Choose the right edit

Layerize, edit the image or add new text?

Start with the part of the asset that needs to change. A copy revision, a new illustration and a blank space for a headline call for different tools.

Layerize existing lettering

Choose Layerize Text when readable words already in the image need a copy or typography change. It creates text layers for detected lettering, giving you direct controls for revising the message. Check the detected text and reconstructed background before continuing.

Edit or regenerate the visual

Use image editing when the subject, scene or illustration needs to change. Generate a new image when you want a different concept or composition. Ornate lettering woven into artwork may also need a visual edit. Evaluate the copy and artwork together.

Add a new text layer

When the image already has clear space for new wording, add text with Studio’s Text tool. You get typography controls without detection. If old letters are still baked into the image, address them separately before placing replacement text.

In Studio

How to edit text in an image

Keep the original asset and your approved replacement wording available. Decide which text should change before opening the editor, particularly when the image contains several offers, labels or lines of small copy.

  1. 01

    Open a suitable image

    Download the Ideogram design you want to edit, or use your own JPG, PNG or WEBP image up to 50 MB. Select More → Studio and choose Upload image. Use a clear source: enlarging a small preview does not restore missing lettering detail.

  2. 02

    Run Layerize Text on the canvas or image layer

    With nothing selected, choose Layerize text to create a new canvas version. To work on one image layer, select it and choose Tools → Layerize text; this replaces that layer in place. Check which words were detected and the area beneath them.

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    Edit the words, then make them fit

    Select a detected layer and enter the replacement copy. Choose an available font and adjust size, color, alignment, formatting and position. Longer wording may need new line breaks or more space. Studio saves layer edits as you work.

  4. 04

    Review and export the finished image

    Check the message and background at the intended viewing size. Choose Export and an available file type and size, then download the finished image. JPEG, PNG and WEBP availability depends on the plan and image; upscaled exports use credits.

Read the Studio guide

Before approval

Review the wording and the visual result

Layerize Text is in beta. Clear, mostly straight lettering is a better starting point than curved, decorative or graphic-integrated type. A result that looks close at first glance can still need corrections in small text, font choices or the reconstructed image.

Learn about text and layers

For developers

Bring editable text into your own workflow

The Layerize Text API accepts an image and returns structured information about detected text, a base image with that text removed and a rendered result. Use those outputs as inputs to your own editor or automation, with your application controlling copy changes, rendering and review.

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Structured text blocks

Text blocks include detected words, position and dimensions, angle, font information and alternatives, size, line height, color, alignment and formatting. Use those fields to build editable text components and render them in your application.

A text-free base image

The base image supplies the reconstructed background beneath detected lettering. Place replacement text on this image in your editor or rendering pipeline. Other visual elements are not automatically separated into objects.

Optional font candidates

Supply candidate font files when your integration uses a specific font catalog. The endpoint accepts up to five TTF, OTF, WOFF or WOFF2 files, up to 5 MB each. This is an API option; Studio uses its own font library.

Your application handles replacement copy, font rendering, wrapping and text that needs different glyphs. Keep authoritative prices, translations and labels in your own data or approval workflow: detecting words does not validate their business meaning. Versioning, brand approval, data connections and document exports are decisions for the integration.

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Design starting points

See how type fits into a visual

Explore event posters, wordmarks, marketing graphics and merchandise concepts made with Ideogram. These designs show different relationships between lettering and artwork. Start with clear text when you want to revise the words as editable layers.

Midnight Cinema poster with cream lettering and a film projector
Kintsugi Antiques wordmark with a ceramic vase illustration
Night Moth Exhibition poster with botanical illustrations
Harvest Table wordmark with a wheat illustration
Fieldwork Coffee Roasters poster with illustrated coffee leaves
Drape fashion campaign poster with a bold headline
Cosmic Drift Co. merchandise concept with a tent and starry sky
Midnight Cinema poster with cream lettering and a film projector
Kintsugi Antiques wordmark with a ceramic vase illustration
Night Moth Exhibition poster with botanical illustrations
Harvest Table wordmark with a wheat illustration
Fieldwork Coffee Roasters poster with illustrated coffee leaves
Drape fashion campaign poster with a bold headline
Cosmic Drift Co. merchandise concept with a tent and starry sky
Midnight Cinema poster with cream lettering and a film projector
Kintsugi Antiques wordmark with a ceramic vase illustration
Night Moth Exhibition poster with botanical illustrations
Harvest Table wordmark with a wheat illustration
Fieldwork Coffee Roasters poster with illustrated coffee leaves
Drape fashion campaign poster with a bold headline
Cosmic Drift Co. merchandise concept with a tent and starry sky

Frequently asked
questions

What does Layerize Text make editable?
Layerize Text recreates detected lettering as editable text layers. In Studio, you can change the wording, font, size, color, formatting, alignment and position. The remaining image does not automatically become a set of editable illustration, photo or chart objects.
Can I edit text in an uploaded image?
Yes. Studio accepts JPG, PNG and WEBP images up to 50 MB. Upload the image and choose Layerize text, then review the detected layers. Clear, readable type provides a better starting point than curved or heavily decorative lettering.
Can I enter an exact price, name or approved headline?
Yes. You can rewrite the content of a detected text layer directly. Check the complete exported message against your approved source, including symbols, dates, qualifiers and any text that Layerize missed. Changing the copy can also require typography and layout adjustments.
Can I use text layers for localized copy?
You can enter approved replacement wording into detected layers and adjust typography and placement. Check that the selected font displays the required characters, review reading direction and line breaks, and have a fluent reviewer inspect the finished image. Layerize Text itself does not translate the copy.
Can I upload my brand’s fonts in Studio?
Studio uses Ideogram’s font library and does not support uploading your own fonts. Choose a suitable available font and check the result against your brand requirements. The Layerize Text API separately supports candidate font files for developers building their own workflows.
Will the original font and design stay exactly the same?
Exact font matching and visual preservation are not guaranteed. Layerize Text recreates detected lettering and reconstructs the image under it. Review the fonts, text placement and background against the original, then make any necessary adjustments.
What should I do if Layerize Text misses some words?
Try a clearer source image when available, and check for small, curved, decorative or low-contrast lettering. For difficult text, try an image edit to remove the remaining letters. Inspect the resulting background, then use Studio’s Text tool to add replacement wording as a new layer.
Does changing infographic text update the chart data?
No. Editing text layers changes the wording or numbers you place in the image. It does not update plotted data, bar lengths, diagrams or the source dataset. If the data or meaning changes, update the affected graphic and review the labels together.
Can I use edited text in a print-on-demand design?
You can edit detected lettering in a merchandise concept and export the updated image. Check the wording, spacing and lettering at the intended print size, plus your provider’s dimensions, transparency and file requirements. Text layers do not by themselves make artwork production-ready or create embroidery stitch files.
Do I need a paid plan to use Layerize Text?
Layerize Text is available to signed-in users on all plans, including the free plan. Studio tools use credits, and some export formats and sizes require a paid plan. Check your balance and current plan options before running tools or choosing an export.
Does Studio export an editable PSD or SVG file?
Studio exports the finished image through its Export menu, with JPEG, PNG and WEBP options subject to plan and image settings. Editable text layers are used inside Studio; this workflow does not provide an editable PSD or SVG document. API integrations can use structured text data in their own editors and export workflows.
How is the API different from editing text in Studio?
Studio provides the consumer interface for selecting and editing detected text layers. The API returns structured text blocks, a reconstructed text-free base image and a rendered result for developers to use in their applications. Your integration handles replacement copy, font rendering, review and downstream export.

Make your next copy change in Studio

Start with a suitable image, turn detected lettering into editable layers and review the finished design before you export.

Edit text in Studio