So what's the plan for the weekend?
Hardcoded subtitles
Subtitles that shipped in the frame
Remove dialogue captions baked into interviews, courses, and reposted clips — not just subtitle tracks.
Learn moreRemove Text from Video
Upload a clip, mark the burned-in text, and download a clean MP4 with the background rebuilt. Audio, duration, and frame size stay unchanged.
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At a glance
- MP4 · MOVInput formats
- 200 MB · 10 minFile and clip limit
- Google sign-inFree quota account
- 30 credits / monthFree processing
- Tab openUntil download
- No uploadSample
Built for burned-in text
If it is in the pixels, we can take it out
Captions, handles, logos, and timestamps cannot be switched off after export. CleanVideoText tracks them across frames and rebuilds the background behind every word.
POV: you finally found the light
TikTok & Reels
Captions on saved clips
Clean downloaded TikToks and Reels without re-editing or covering the frame with a bar.
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Usernames & handles
Stream and creator overlays
Erase handles, chat text, and follower counters that sit on the picture.
Learn moreThe toolkit
One cleaner workflow for every overlay
Pick the kind of text you are dealing with. Every mode runs on the same clip, the same audio, and the same frame size.
Subtitles- Remove subtitlesClean hardcoded dialogue from interviews, lessons, and reposted clips.
- Caption band cleanupRemove lower-third captions that cover the bottom of the frame.
- Translated captionsClear second-language captions burned in over the original footage.
- Subtitle or caption?Learn which text lives in the file and which lives in the picture.
Social clips- TikTok caption removerRemove the caption text that was saved into a downloaded TikTok.
- Reels text cleanupRemove stickers, captions, and handle text from saved Reels.
- Stream overlaysErase LIVE badges, chat snippets, and follower alerts over gameplay.
- Handles & usernamesRemove creator handles without cropping the composition.
Branding- Logo removalRemove a logo from footage you own or are licensed to edit.
- Product label textClean on-pack text when you need a different message for a new market.
- End cards & bugsErase corner logos and lower-third brand strips.
- Rights firstHow to check you are allowed to edit the footage before you upload.
Archive- VHS timestampsRemove dates and clock stamps from digitized home tapes.
- Camcorder textClean the recording date that sits over old family footage.
- Broadcast bugsRemove channel marks from archival clips you have cleared to use.
- Restore the sceneWhy rebuilding beats cropping or a blur bar on archive footage.
How it works
How to remove text from video in three steps
No timeline, no keyframes, no export settings. The workflow is built around one job: remove what is burned in.
Upload your clip
Drag a file in or choose it from your device. We check the format, size, and duration before anything is charged.
- MP4 or MOV, up to 200 MB and 10 minutes
- The uploaded clip is processed as a whole — trim first
- See Privacy for live-job retention
Mark what to remove
Choose a mode and tell us where the text lives. A static box is enough for most lower-thirds; subtitles mode follows the caption band.
- Select area for fixed text and logos
- Subtitles for burned-in dialogue
- All text for a full-frame scan
Download the clean clip
We rebuild the background, keep the audio, and re-encode an MP4 with the same frame size. Review it before you publish.
- Audio and duration preserved
- Same aspect ratio as the source
- Source-resolution export
Upload a video
30 free credits every month. No card required.
Free every month
A free AI video text remover for the first 30 credits
The sample clip is free in your browser. Every account gets 30 free credits each month: 30 seconds in Auto or Subtitles, or 15 seconds in Select area. It is a metered free tier, not unlimited.
Try the free sampleThe sample never uploads. Live-job retention is covered in the Privacy Policy.
30 creditsFree every month
- Free sample in the browser; no sign-up needed
- 30 free credits every month; no card required
- 5-second minimum per job; the uploaded clip must fit the quota
- Auto and Subtitles use 1 credit/sec; Select area uses 2 credits/sec
- Source-resolution export with no CleanVideoText watermark
- Keep the tab open while a live job runs; there is no email queue yet
What it handles
What can CleanVideoText clean?
Five kinds of text, one workflow. If it is visible in the frame and you have the rights to edit it, start with a box or subtitles mode.
The sample never uploads. Live jobs go to the processing provider; see the Privacy Policy for retention.
Dialogue baked into the picture, including translated captions. Soft subtitle tracks are a different problem — remove those with a remux, no AI needed.
Captions and stickers saved into a TikTok, Reel, or Short. Works best when the text stays in one area for several seconds.
Creator tags, LIVE badges, chat snippets, and follower counters. Moving handles need a tight box or the subtitles workflow.
Brand marks and on-pack copy on footage you own or are licensed to use. We do not accept third-party watermark removal.
Camcorder dates, channel marks, and old tape stamps. Low-contrast text on detailed backgrounds is the hardest case.
Before & after
Watch the background come back
A clean result is not a blur bar or a crop. The text disappears and the scene behind it is rebuilt, frame by frame.
So what's the plan for the weekend?
Street interview
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Saved TikTok
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Product shot
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These sliders are illustrations built from sample footage, not captured job outputs. Before frames show burned-in text; after frames show the target result, not a blur or crop.
Compare the routes
Blur hides text. CleanVideoText rebuilds the frame.
Four ways to deal with burned-in text, and where each one actually works.
Comparison describes workflows, not measured output quality. Re-editing from the original project is still the cleanest option when you have it.
No blur bars
We do not cover text with a shape. The area is rebuilt and the rest of the frame stays untouched.
Audio untouched
The original audio track and timing are preserved in the export.
One frame size
The output keeps the source aspect ratio, so it drops back into your edit.
Limits up front
Format, size, duration, credits, and processing time are shown before you start.
Resources
Free video text removal resources
Guides, comparisons, and workflows for the text you cannot toggle off.
Not sure which route fits your file? Start with how to remove text from a video, compare blur-free methods, or go straight to removing hardcoded subtitles.
Learn
Free online video cleanup tutorials
Practical routes for subtitles, handles, and archive footage — including when not to use AI.
SubtitlesHow to remove hardcoded subtitles from a video
Tell soft subtitles from burned-in captions, then pick the cleanest route for your file.
8 min read
MethodsRemove text from video without blurring the frame
Crop, bar, blur, or rebuild: what each method does to the shot, and when it is the right call.
7 min read
WorkflowHow to remove text from a video: four working routes
From re-exporting the source project to rebuilding the pixels, with limits for each.
9 min read
FAQ
Common questions about removing video text
Straight answers about modes, limits, audio, privacy, and what happens when the background is too complex.
Still unsure? Email us before you spend credits.
support@cleanvideotext.comQ: How do I remove text from a video?
Trim the clip to the part you need, upload it, choose Select area, Subtitles, or All text, mark the text, then download the clean MP4. The live engine processes the whole uploaded clip, and credits follow its length.
Q: Can I remove text from video online free?
The sample clip is free in your browser. Every signed-in account gets 30 free credits each month: 30 seconds in Auto or Subtitles, or 15 seconds in Select area. The uploaded clip must fit the quota, and each job has a 5-second minimum. Exports keep the source resolution and carry no CleanVideoText watermark.
Q: Is there a free text remover for video that keeps the audio?
Yes. The sample demo and the free monthly credits use the same workflow: the original audio and duration are preserved and the output keeps the source frame size and resolution. Check the file before publishing.
Q: Does CleanVideoText use AI to remove text from video?
Yes. A worker tracks the marked text region across frames and rebuilds the pixels behind it. This is not a blur or a sticker: Select area erases everything inside your boxes, Subtitles follows the caption band, and All text scans the full frame for text-like regions.
Q: Can I delete or erase text from a video without a blur bar?
That is the main use case. CleanVideoText rebuilds the background instead of covering it, so there is no blur bar, mosaic, or crop. On complex backgrounds the rebuild can still leave artifacts, so review the result before publishing.
Q: How long does it take to remove text from a video?
Processing time depends on clip length, resolution, and background complexity. Keep the tab open until the download is ready; there is no email notification or background queue yet. The credit cost is shown before you start.
Q: What is the difference between the three modes?
Select area erases everything inside the boxes you draw, text or not. Subtitles tracks the caption band and removes dialogue captions. All text scans the whole frame for text-like regions.
Q: Can it remove text from a moving subject?
Sometimes. Short, slow movement with a clean background works best. Fast movement, text over faces, or text next to a logo you need to keep will need a tighter box and a review — and the result may still need manual cleanup.
Q: Does it keep the audio?
The workflow is designed to preserve the original audio and duration, then re-encode the MP4. Always check the downloaded file before publishing.
Q: What formats and limits apply?
MP4 or MOV, up to 200 MB and 10 minutes. Trim larger or longer files first. The live engine processes the whole uploaded clip, so its length is what gets charged.
Q: Can I process only part of a video?
Not in the live engine yet. It processes the whole file you upload, and the credit total follows that clip length. Trim a five-second test clip or the final segment in your editor before uploading.
Q: Does it remove soft subtitle tracks?
Not inside the app. A soft subtitle track is a separate stream, so remove it with a remux in FFmpeg, HandBrake, or your editor — no AI is needed. The AI workflow is for text burned into the picture.
Q: How much does it cost?
Auto and Subtitles use 1 credit per second; Select area uses 2 credits per second because the mask model costs more. Each job has a 5-second minimum. Every account gets 30 free credits each month, and packs are listed on the pricing page.
Q: Is my video private?
The sample never uploads. Live jobs are sent to the processing provider only to run the requested job; see the Privacy Policy for retention. We do not use your footage for model training, and we do not send media, file names, or mask coordinates to analytics.
Q: Do you remove watermarks from other people's footage?
No. We only support footage you own or are licensed to edit. Removing a third-party watermark to redistribute someone else’s work is not allowed.
Built for burned-in text
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