IntermediateUpdated Jan 8, 2026
AI Image Editing Techniques
Learn inpainting, outpainting, object removal, and style transfer.
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Sarah Chen
Developer Advocate
12 min read
Overview
AI can edit existing images in powerful ways beyond generation.
Inpainting
Replace selected regions with AI content. Provide image, mask (white=edit), and prompt.
Use Cases
- Remove unwanted objects
- Replace backgrounds
- Fix damaged areas
- Add elements
Outpainting
Extend images beyond boundaries. Specify pixels to extend on each side.
Object Removal
Remove objects using background removal or selective inpainting.
Style Transfer
Apply artistic styles:
- Oil Painting
- Watercolor
- Anime
- Sketch
- Cyberpunk
Color Correction
Use low-strength image-to-image for subtle changes.
Face Enhancement
Use face restoration models for portrait improvement.
Pipeline
- Remove background
- Enhance face
- Apply style
- Upscale
Next Steps
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