How to delete text box

[Hans L]

Hello:

I have tried and read, but cannot figure out how to delete a text box. In this particular case, I have two text boxes in a .jpg file, and I want to get rid of one. Highlighting it and clicking "Delete" creates a blackened box.

Grateful for help.

Hans L

[cday]

I have tried and read, but cannot figure out how to delete a text box.

The only way to delete a text box on an image is to replace it with something else...

The easiest way is probably to identify an area of the image that has the most suitable colour or pattern, make a selection -- even a very small area will do -- and then copy and paste that colour or pattern on to the area to be edited.

If that doesn't produce an acceptable repair, the only option would probably be to use an image editing program that provides more sophisticated tools, such as a 'healing brush'.

[Hans L]

I have tried and read, but cannot figure out how to delete a text box.

The only way to replace a text box on an image is to replace it with something else...

The easiest way is probably to identify an area of the image that has the most suitable colour or pattern, make a selection -- even a very small area will do -- and then copy and paste that colour or pattern on to the area to be edited.

If that doesn't produce an acceptable repair, the only option would probably be to use an image editing program that provides more sophisticated tools, such as a 'healing brush'.

That's a bummer! Thank you nevertheless. And sorry that I posted in the wrong forum ("General Info").

Hans L

[XnTriq]

• Wikipedia
  • Inpainting
  • Texture synthesis
  • Seam carving
• LunaPic: Crop » Remove & Inpaint
• Paul Harrison: Resynthesizer for GIMP
• Hanov Solutions: PhotoWipe
• TeoreX: Inpaint
• Evgeniya Vazenmiller: Photo Objects Eraser
• SoftOrbits: Photo Stamp Remover
• Two Pilots: Retouch Pilot + Wire Pilot

[Hans L]

• Wikipedia
  • Inpainting
  • Texture synthesis
  • Seam carving
• LunaPic: Crop » Remove & Inpaint
• Paul Harrison: Resynthesizer for GIMP
• Hanov Solutions: PhotoWipe
• TeoreX: Inpaint
• Evgeniya Vazenmiller: Photo Objects Eraser
• SoftOrbits: Photo Stamp Remover
• Two Pilots: Retouch Pilot + Wire Pilot

That all? Okay, here we go ... checking them out. Thank you!!!

Hans L

[XnTriq]

That all? Okay, here we go ... checking them out. Thank you!!!

I hope one of these tools fits your needs, Hans!

This is what XnView can do for you:

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1. Download removedate01.jpg (from About.com) and open it in XnView.
2. Zoom in and select the date stamp.
3. Go to Filter » Effects... » Misc. » Minimum » Parameters » Filter size: 5x5.
4. Go to Image » Adjust » Brightness/Contrast/Gamma/Balance... » Brightness: 15.

[Hans L]

Beautiful (result), as is the dog!

Hans L

[Hans L]

Download removedate01.jpg (from About.com) and open it in XnView.
Zoom in and select the date stamp.
Go to Filter » Effects... » Misc. » Minimum » Parameters » Filter size: 5x5.
Go to Image » Adjust » Brightness/Contrast/Gamma/Balance... » Brightness: 15.

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U +I have a few questions:

- Why do I have to download removedate01.jpg. I have my own problem file
- I guess I press OK after each of the "Go to" above, but not "Apply to image"?
- The above does nothing but reducing the brightness in my file.
- What am I missing?
- Thanks!

Hans L

[XnTriq]

U +I have a few questions:

- Why do I have to download removedate01.jpg. I have my own problem file
- I guess I press OK after each of the "Go to" above, but not "Apply to image"?
- The above does nothing but reducing the brightness in my file.
- What am I missing?
- Thanks!

Because I was assuming that your problem file is of personal nature (and you'd rather not upload it to the forum), I used a random example to demonstrate what's possible with XnView's filters — and where the limits are.
Needless to say, my method of “repairing” removedate01.jpg is not universally applicable. Removing objects from photos is beyond the scope of a “multi-format graphics viewer with batch conversion and image processing capabilities” such as XnView. That's what image editors are for.

Did you try some of the dedicated utilities I recommended?

[XnTriq]

SoftOrbits Photo Stamp Remover is available for free today on BitsDuJour.