Image Editing and Augmentation: Inpainting and Outpainting
Not just zero-shot generation—partial fixes of existing images (Inpainting) and region extension (Outpainting) are heavily used in practice.
Use of Each
- Inpainting: removing unwanted objects, partial replacement, filling missing parts
- Outpainting: expanding composition, changing aspect ratio, extending background
Practical Flow
- Specify the fix area with a mask
- Instruct via prompt "what you want done to that area"
- Generate multiple → pick the natural one → re-fix if needed
- Finish by blending the boundary in image-editing software
Caution
- Boundaries easily become unnatural. Check and re-adjust at 1:1
- Mind rights/likeness when altering others' photos/works
- Feature names/support differ by tool; confirm officially
Chapter Summary
The shared principle of image AI: generation is material; selection, finishing, and rights checks are human. Choose tools by use (convenience/quality/privacy) and guarantee consistency by fixing settings.
