why does the font look different when i edit text in an image?

The font looks different when editing text in an image due to differences in font availability and the CSS font-family fallback chain, which impacts how text appears when the original font isn't available.

When you edit text in an image using different tools or systems, the exact font used in the original image might not be available on your editing platform. Tools like EditTextImage can automatically match the font attributes like weight and style from the image itself to avoid discrepancies, but this isn't always possible with general-purpose editors like Canva or Pixlr.

Another factor is subpixel rendering, which can alter the appearance of text when zoomed in or viewed on different display types. This technology is used to increase the smoothness of on-screen fonts, but can lead to slight variations, especially when the image is resized or viewed at different resolutions.

To ensure consistent font appearance, consider saving and editing images in platforms that support advanced font management, or use tools designed to maintain original text characteristics. If your project requires precise font matching, checking the font availability and licensing can also prevent mismatches.