Check whether you still have the source design
If you have the original design file and its fonts, changing the editable date there gives you the most control. An AI image text editor is useful when the poster has been flattened into a JPG or PNG, or when reopening the original design is not practical.
Start from the largest clean export available. Avoid using a screenshot of a poster inside a social media feed if you have the actual poster image. Extra compression and smaller letters make the existing date harder to read and match.
Select the complete date line
Upload the poster in the editor, sign in, and scan for text. Select the date block and confirm that the original wording is correct. If detection misses decorative lettering, draw a box around the date and enter its original text yourself.
For a line such as ‘SATURDAY · 10 AM’, selecting the full line gives AI room to reconstruct its spacing. Keep unrelated lines and decorative objects outside the selection. Zoom in to check the box before continuing.
Write the new wording with the available space in mind
Replace the date with the exact wording you want, including punctuation and time. ‘SUNDAY · 10 AM’ is similar in length to the original, which makes the layout easier to preserve. A replacement such as ‘SUNDAY AFTERNOON FROM 2 TO 6 PM’ asks for a larger layout change.
Keep Match original selected to ask AI to follow the visible type style. This is an approximation rather than an exact font-file substitution. If the result looks too crowded, shorten the date format or work from an image with more space around the line.
Review the date and the rest of the poster
Choose the output resolution and PNG or JPEG format before generating. Inspect every character in the new date, including the day, month, year, and time. Compare with the original to check that nearby illustrations, venue details, and other text still look right.
If the date appears in a second place, choose Edit again and update that block on the latest result. AI does not automatically find and change every repeated date when you select just one block. Keep a short checklist of all places that need updating.
Prepare the right version for where it will be used
PNG avoids additional lossy compression and can be useful for posters with crisp graphic text. JPEG is often smaller for sharing, especially when the poster contains photography. Choose the format before the edit and download the resulting file.
Check the final image at its intended display size. For print, confirm the required pixel dimensions with your printer; choosing 4K alone does not establish print size or sharpness. Store the original poster and edited version separately so the approved date is easy to identify.
Try this exact edit on the practice image
Download the original above, open the editor, and use these values. Each guide has its own source image, so you can practise this change independently.
- Original text
- SATURDAY · 10 AM
- Replace with
- SUNDAY · 10 AM
- Font
- Match original
- Suggested format
- PNG for comparing text edges
Write the approved date first
In this practice poster, the old line is SATURDAY · 10 AM and the new line is SUNDAY · 10 AM. For a real event, verify the day of the week against the calendar date before editing. If the time or venue has also changed, list those as separate edits so they do not get overlooked.
Give the whole date line a little room
Select the complete date line, including the centered dot and time. Keep the subtitle below it outside the region. A box tight enough to cut through letter edges can leave fragments behind; a box covering nearby artwork makes the intended change less specific.
Keep the replacement easy to compare
Enter the new line using the same capitalisation and punctuation. Match original is a useful starting point for this poster’s lettering. Check the displayed cost and generate. Since SUNDAY is shorter than SATURDAY, compare its centering rather than expecting both words to occupy exactly the same width.
Check every place the date appears
A poster can repeat the date in a footer, badge, or schedule. Changing one selected region does not guarantee those other occurrences change. After approving the main date, inspect the entire image and update any repeated details from the latest result before sharing it.
Choose output settings and estimate credits
A text scan costs 1 credit. Each image edit has the cost below; PNG and JPEG use the same credit amount. If you edit again, count another edit. Use the cost displayed in the editor before you generate.
| Resolution | One edit | Scan + edit |
|---|---|---|
| 1K · Standard | 20 credits | 21 credits |
| 2K · High | 30 credits | 31 credits |
| 4K · Ultra | 70 credits | 71 credits |
For example, one scan followed by two 2K edits uses 61 credits. An additional scan adds another credit. Start from a clean image; choosing more output pixels does not guarantee a closer font match or repair unreadable source lettering.
PNG avoids additional lossy compression. JPEG is useful when file size matters, especially for photographs. Select the format before generating, then open the actual download to confirm its dimensions and readability.
Before you approve the result
Check the target text at full size, then the complete design at its intended viewing size. A readable replacement is only part of a successful edit.
- The approved day, time, and any calendar date agree.
- The dot separator is visible and has sensible spacing.
- The replacement is centered within the original date area.
- Venue information, menu prices, and illustrations remain acceptable.
- Any repeated date elsewhere in the design has also been checked.
If the edit needs another attempt
| What you see | What to try |
|---|---|
| The day changed but the old time remains | Include the complete approved date and time in the replacement. A one-word change only requests a new day. |
| A pale outline of the old word is visible | Start from the original, expand the region slightly to include the letter edges and shadows, and try again. Inspect both light and dark areas of the background. |
| The event details need several extra lines | Use the original design source for a substantial layout revision. A focused replacement works better when the new wording has a similar length and hierarchy. |
Common questions
Can I change the date on a poster saved as a JPG?
Yes. Upload the JPG and select its date text. You do not need editable text layers, although an original design file gives more precise control if it is available.
Should I replace only SATURDAY or the whole line?
Use the whole line when its spacing, separator, and time form one visual unit. For a separately positioned day label, selecting just that label may be sufficient. Always check the selection against the actual layout.
Is the edited poster ready for printing?
Check its downloaded pixel dimensions, physical print size, and your printer’s requirements first. A 4K option by itself does not confirm print readiness. Read small venue details at the intended print size.
Put the guide into practice.
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