We’ve just rolled out Extract Text, a new tool in Playground that lets you turn text from any template into editable layers.
Now, even templates that were previously flattened can be fully customized.
Change the text, adjust fonts, modify spacing, and style it to fit your design, all without recreating anything from scratch.
How to Use Extract Text
Using the tool is straightforward:
- Select a template – Any template on Playground works, regardless of whether it already has layers.
- Run Extract Text – The tool converts the text into editable layers.
- Edit your text – Adjust the wording, font, color, size, or spacing directly in the editor.
Note: Running Extract Text will use credits from your account. The process usually takes 30–60 seconds while the system analyzes the image and rebuilds the text as editable layers.
When the Extract Text Tool Works Best
The tool performs best with simple, clean text.
Things like:
- Straightforward typography
- Single-color text
- Basic layouts without heavy effects
In these cases, the system can usually detect the text and recreate it as an editable layer fairly accurately.
Where it struggles is with more complex typography, such as:
- Curved text
- Heavy shadows or outlines
- Multi-color text effects
- Decorative borders or gradients
These styles make it harder to accurately reconstruct the original text.
That said, even when the result isn’t perfect, it can still give you a strong starting point that you can quickly refine.
Example: Before and After
Below is an example of how Extract Text can be used in practice.
The first image shows a design where the text is completely flattened into the image.
After running Extract Text, the design becomes properly layered and editable.
Editable text layers make templates far more flexible. You can update text without starting over, adjust designs quickly, and keep everything looking clean and consistent.
👉 Try it for yourself, pick any template and see how easy it is to edit: Explore Templates