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inpainting — guides for creators

Inpainting is the scalpel of AI imaging: regenerate one masked region, keep everything else. The guides here cover technique per tool — masking, denoise strength, prompt scoping — and the judgment call between repairing a frame and rerolling it.

10 guides · updated August 2026

TERMS TO KNOW

Mask
The painted region the edit is allowed to change.
Denoise strength
How far the edit may depart from the original pixels.
Feathering
Softening a mask's edge so the edit blends invisibly.

INPAINTING — QUESTIONS CREATORS ASK

What is AI inpainting?

Regenerating a masked region of an image while leaving the rest untouched u2014 the standard repair tool for hands, objects and details. The guides cover technique per tool.

When should I inpaint versus regenerate?

Inpaint when the frame is mostly right; regenerate when composition itself failed. The workflow guides cover the judgment call and the settings for each.

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