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Inpainting

As explained in WordPress Power Toolkit: Harness AI to build next-level websites

Inpainting is an AI image-editing technique that replaces or removes selected image content while generating visually consistent content in its place.

Inpainting uses AI to remove or replace a selected object while generating content that fits the surrounding image. It can help refine visuals used on a contemporary website. section 7.0 section 7.8

A simple inpainting workflow is:

  • Select the unwanted or changeable object by dragging a lasso around it. section 7.8
  • Request that the tool remove the selection, or describe what should replace it. section 7.8
  • Review the generated variations and choose the version that best fits the image. section 7.8

Changing a mask’s lips

Select the mask’s lips with the lasso and describe red enamel as the desired material. The tool generates several variations, from which you can choose the most interesting result, such as pursed lips.

How WordPress Power Toolkit: Harness AI to build next-level websites covers it

How deep it goes
Explains lasso selection and removal or replacement prompts, but stops short of technical generation internals.
Examples
Uses a masked face, red-enamel lips, generated variations, and comparison of the edited picture.
What you can do after
Apply it via an AI art tool by lassoing an object, requesting removal or replacement, and selecting a suitable variation.
How it connects
Connects inpainting with outpainting, cropping, and AI-powered art tools.

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