Inpainting
Inpainting is an AI editing technique that regenerates a chosen area inside an image while leaving the rest untouched.
June 16, 2026
Inpainting is an AI editing technique that regenerates a selected region inside an image — to remove, replace, or repair content — while keeping the rest of the picture unchanged and blending the edit seamlessly.
How it works
You mark a region of an image with a mask, optionally describe what should go there, and the model regenerates only the masked pixels. It treats the surrounding, unmasked area as context, so the new content matches the existing lighting, perspective, color, and texture. Under the hood this usually reuses a diffusion model: noise is added to the masked region and then removed step by step, guided by both your prompt and the visible parts of the image, so the result fits in naturally. Because only the selected area changes, inpainting is a precise edit rather than a full regeneration.
Why it matters
Inpainting turns image generation into image editing. Instead of re-rolling an entire picture and hoping the parts you liked survive, you fix one thing — erase a distraction, repair a hand, swap an object, or add a detail in an exact spot. That precision is what makes AI usable for finishing real work: you keep a composition you have already approved and adjust only what needs to change. The main limits are that complex edits may take a few attempts and that the blend quality depends on how well the surrounding context constrains the result.
In eaxy
eaxy focuses on fast, high-quality generation — turning prompts into stunning images and motion. Inpainting is a region-level editing concept; where eaxy's strength lies is producing the strong base image in the first place, then iterating with new prompts, seeds, and style packs to land the result you want. Knowing how inpainting works helps you decide when to refine a region versus regenerate.
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Frequently asked questions
What is inpainting?+
It is an AI editing technique where you mark a region of an image and the model regenerates only that area — to remove, replace, or repair something — while blending it naturally with the surrounding pixels.
How is inpainting different from outpainting?+
Inpainting changes content inside the existing image boundaries. Outpainting extends the image beyond its original edges, generating new surroundings.
What is inpainting used for?+
Removing unwanted objects, fixing flaws, swapping elements, or adding something to a specific spot — without regenerating the whole image.
Does inpainting affect the whole image?+
No. Only the masked region is regenerated. The rest of the image stays exactly as it was, which is the point of inpainting.
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