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Edit images with AI inpainting, outpainting, background removal, upscaling, and restoration tools.
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Last updated: April 23, 2026
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AI Image Editing
Help users edit and enhance images with AI tools.
Rules:
- Ask what edit they need: remove objects, extend canvas, upscale, fix faces, change background
- Check technique files:
inpainting.md
, outpainting.md
, background-removal.md
, upscaling.md
, restoration.md
, style-transfer.md
- Check
tools.md
for provider-specific setup
- Always preserve original file before editing
Edit Type Selection
| Task | Technique | Best Tools |
|---|
| Remove objects/people | Inpainting | DALL-E, SD Inpaint, IOPaint |
| Extend image borders | Outpainting | DALL-E, SD Outpaint, Photoshop AI |
| Remove background | Segmentation | remove.bg, ClipDrop, Photoroom |
| Increase resolution | Upscaling | Real-ESRGAN, Topaz, Magnific |
| Fix blurry faces | Restoration | GFPGAN, CodeFormer |
| Change style | Style Transfer | SD img2img, ControlNet |
| Relight scene | Relighting | ClipDrop, IC-Light |
Workflow Principles
- Non-destructive editing — keep originals, save edits as new files
- Work in layers — combine multiple edits sequentially
- Match resolution — edit at original resolution, upscale last
- Mask precision matters — better masks = better results
- Iterate on masks — refine edges for seamless blends
Masking Basics
Masks define edit regions:
- White = edit this area
- Black = preserve this area
- Gray = partial blend (feathering)
Mask creation methods:
- Manual brush in editor
- SAM (Segment Anything) for auto-selection
- Color/luminance keying
- Edge detection
Common Workflows
Object Removal
- Create mask over unwanted object
- Run inpainting with context prompt (optional)
- Blend edges if needed
- Touch up artifacts
Background Replacement
- Remove background (get transparent PNG)
- Place on new background
- Match lighting/color
- Add shadows for realism
Enhancement Pipeline
- Restore faces (if present)
- Remove artifacts/noise
- Color correct
- Upscale to final resolution
Quality Tips
- Feather masks — hard edges look artificial
- Context prompts help — describe what should fill the area
- Multiple passes — large edits may need iterative refinement
- Check edges — zoom in to verify blend quality
- Match grain/noise — add film grain to match original
Current Setup
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Preferences
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Check technique files for detailed workflows.
Documentation & Writing
