GIMP

GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a competent and versatile open-source editing software that removes text from images effectively. It is also a powerful and popular open-source image editing software that provides various tools and features for graphic design, photo retouching, and image manipulation. GIMP is free to download and use, and it's available for multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.

GIMP offers a comprehensive set of tools for basic and advanced image editing. Users can perform cropping, resizing, rotating, and adjusting brightness, contrast, and color balance. It also supports layers, allowing for non-destructive editing and complex composition of images.

After selecting the text area, users can use the "Edit" menu to choose "Clear" to remove the selected text. Alternatively, users can use the "Edit" menu to select "Fill with Foreground Color" or "Fill with Background Color" to replace the text with a solid color matching the background.

GIMP's flexibility, layer support, and advanced selection tools make it a robust choice for text removal and other image editing tasks. While GIMP may not be as user-friendly, its extensive functionality and cost-effectiveness make it a powerful tool for those seeking to remove text from images and perform other editing tasks.

Pros:

• Open Source and Free.
• Versatile Image Editing.
• Extensive Filters and Effects.
• Plugins and Extensions.
• Regular Updates.

Cons:

• Not as User-Friendly.
• Limited CMYK Support.
• Less Comprehensive Text Tools.
  

Official website: https://www.gimp.org/