AI inpainting is a powerful tool for restoring or modifying images by intelligently filling in missing or unwanted areas using surrounding pixels. 

It’s widely used for tasks such as object removal, photo restoration, and filling in occlusions, seamlessly integrating new elements into an image. For creatives who want to make adjustments without starting from scratch, AI inpainting makes the process quick and effortless.

Using Amaro’s inpainting tool

Unlike outpainting, which extends an image beyond its original borders, inpainting works within the existing frame, refining details or making targeted edits without altering the overall composition. The process of inpainting in Amaro is simple, yet powerful:

1. Selecting the area: Pick the area you want to modify, using the masking tool to highlight the region that requires editing. 
2. Prompting for replacements: Once the area is defined, describe what you want in place of the removed item, making sure that your prompt is clear and specific. 
3. Adjusting the final look: After the inpainting tool generates the replacement, fine-tune the results using Amaro’s image editing suite – adjust the color balance, lighting, and blending. 

Mode 1. Regular inpainting

Regular inpainting is ideal for quick fixes and minor adjustments, making it easy to refine images with minimal effort. Whether you’re removing an unwanted object, patching up a flaw, or making subtle tweaks, this mode offers a simple and effective solution. 

It helps fill gaps in damaged photos, erase distractions like logos or blemishes, and smooth out background inconsistencies for a cleaner, more polished look. Additionally, it can be used to add small missing details, subtly enhancing an image without making dramatic changes.

Mode 2. Realism inpainting

For those aiming for hyper-realistic results, realism inpainting adds lifeline textures and objects that blend with the surrounding environment, making modifications look completely natural.

This mode makes sure that new elements match the colors, textures, and shadows of the original image, making edits look completely natural. It’s perfect for adding realistic props to a photoshoot, adjusting wardrobe details in fashion photography, or enhancing real estate images with lifelike precision. 

3 best practices for effective AI inpainting 

Keep masks precise to avoid artifacts. When selecting areas for inpainting, use well-defined and accurate masks. Loose or imprecise masks can lead to visual inconsistencies, such as blurring or unnatural edges. A clean selection helps the AI generate smoother, more realistic results.

Provide clear prompts by describing what you’d like to see. A detailed prompt improves the accuracy of inpainting results. Instead of vague instructions, be specific about the desired outcome. For example, “strawberries on a marble pedestal” rather than just “fruit.” Clear descriptions help the AI generate elements that align with your vision.

Use images with enough context for optimal blending. For the best results, make sure that the image provides enough visual information for the AI to work with. When surrounding textures, lighting, and depth are well-defined, inpainting can integrate new elements more naturally, reducing inconsistencies and improving overall realism.

Common use cases for AI inpainting

AI inpainting is a versatile tool used across industries to enhance images, simplify workflows, and what’s possible creatively. Here are some key areas of impact:

• Product photography: AI inpainting helps refine product images by removing distractions, adjusting positioning, and seamlessly adding realistic props — no reshoots required. This keeps visuals polished, consistent, and high-quality.
• Art & design: For artists and designers, inpainting is a powerful way to experiment with colors, textures, and new elements. It enables quick modifications without the need to recreate entire scenes, making creative exploration more fluid and efficient.
• Real estate: Inpainting enhances property photos by virtually staging interiors with furniture and decor, creating a more inviting space for buyers. It also removes clutter and distractions, making sure listings look clean, polished, and professional.

Why AI inpainting stands out

Amaro’s inpainting tool delivers fast, precise edits, making professional-quality results easy to achieve without manual effort. Its advanced realism mode ensures that additions and replacements blend naturally, preserving textures, lighting, and depth for seamless, high-quality outputs.

Plus, Amaro’s inpainting tool integrates effortlessly with other AI features like upscaling and outpainting, enabling users to refine, expand, and enhance their visuals all in a single creative workflow. And, it’s usable in the simple editing suite.

Whether you’re retouching product images, reimagining creative compositions, or optimizing real estate photos, AI inpainting provides the flexibility to meet you where you’re at.

AI inpainting – where mistakes can be happy accidents

AI inpainting simplifies image editing, making it easy to fix imperfections, remove distractions, and make realistic adjustments. With Amaro’s inpainting tool, you can refine images quickly and achieve pro-level content. 

Try out both regular and realism inpainting modes to see the difference for yourself on Amaro.