Remove an object or a person
Continue the sandy beach and the calm water behind it, matching the texture, light and horizon line. Empty scene.
AI Inpainting Online
AI inpainting is a photo-editing method: you paint over part of an image, describe what belongs there, and a model redraws that area. This hosted tool is for creators and small shops. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB and get one watermark-free PNG up to 2048 px. Each edit costs 10–50 credits, from a $5 pack; there is no free generation.
AI INPAINTING TOOL
Inpaint your image
Upload → Brush the area → Describe the change → Download PNG
Private result history
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Estimated costUpload an image to calculate
The estimate follows the prepared image size and is shown before you generate.
Your image, selection, and prompt are sent to the image model to create one PNG result.
BeforeAfter
One selected area, one new result
Your edit appears here with a slider so you can compare it with your original.
- Free generation
- None. Sign-in and credits are required
- Price
- 10–50 credits per edit; packs from $5
- Watermark
- None on the downloaded PNG
- Max export
- 2048 × 2048 px
What is AI inpainting?
Inpainting originally meant restoring the damaged parts of a painting. In photo editing, AI inpainting (also called AI image inpainting) means repainting only a selected region of a picture while the model reads the surrounding pixels for light, perspective and texture.
It differs from text-to-image, which invents a whole new picture, and from outpainting, which adds canvas beyond the edges. You keep your photo and change one area. The mask decides where the edit happens and the prompt decides what appears there. The result is one finished image, not a separate layer.
Other names for the same idea
- Generative fill
- A selection plus a prompt. Adobe uses this name, and our generative fill page covers adding and filling.
- Magic Edit
- Canva’s name for brushing an area and describing a change.
- Object eraser
- Removal with no prompt. It cannot put something new in the gap.
- Outpainting
- Extends the canvas. That is a different job from inpainting.
How do I use AI inpainting online?
Online inpainting needs only a browser and an account. These four steps cover image inpainting online from upload to download, on a desktop or a phone.
- 01
Upload an existing image
Choose a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB. Anything larger than 2048 px on its longest side is resized to a working copy, and the tool shows you the final size.
- 02
Brush the inpainting mask
Paint over the whole object plus a thin margin of its surroundings. Use Erase to pull the mask back from faces, fingers and edges you want to keep.
- 03
Describe the change
Write what should be in that area, including its material and light. Name the result, not the removal. The cost appears before you generate.
- 04
Compare, keep editing or download
Drag the slider over the result and check the seams. Download the PNG, or keep editing that result with a new mask and prompt; each new generation uses credits.
AI inpainting examples
Six common edits, each with a before, an after and a prompt you can try on your own photo. Results vary with your image and mask.
Before
AfterRemove people from a travel photo
Two of the four people are painted out; the canal fills the gap.
Prompt to try: Continue the wet cobblestone bridge and the canal behind it, matching the reflections and overcast light. No people.
BeforeAfterSwap a product on a styled set
A frosted bottle becomes an amber bottle with a black cap.
Prompt to try: An amber glass bottle with a matte black cap, same size and position, with the same soft shadow on the stone.
Before
AfterChange a color and glaze
A speckled cream jug becomes dark green ceramic.
Prompt to try: A dark green glazed ceramic jug with an unglazed base, same shape and handle, same side light.
Before
AfterChange clothing, keep the portrait
A black quilted jacket becomes a red one.
Prompt to try: A red quilted jacket with the same fit and collar, lit by low golden sunlight from the left.
Before
AfterAdd an object to an empty area
A potted bird of paradise appears on the greenhouse walkway.
Prompt to try: A flowering bird of paradise in a large terracotta pot on the gravel path, matching the soft greenhouse light.
Before
AfterChange a local light
An unlit brass lamp is switched on and warms the desk.
Prompt to try: The brass desk lamp switched on, warm light falling on the leather pad and the desk.
What prompt should I use for AI inpainting?
A good AI inpainting prompt describes what should be visible in the masked area, as if it were already there. Writing “remove the man” gives the model nothing to draw, so name the surface behind him instead. Then match the light and angle already in the photo. Send one of these to the tool and change the details.
Replace a character
A tall knight in worn silver armor, in the same pose and position, seen from the same camera angle, lit by the same soft daylight.
Change clothing, keep the person
A tailored black suit jacket over a white shirt, same fit and shoulders, matching the soft window light.
Replace a product surface
A polished white marble countertop with subtle grey veining and a soft contact shadow, matching the existing light direction.
Repair a damaged old photo
Continue the faded grey wool sleeve with the same soft film grain and muted colors of a 1970s print.
Does AI inpainting recover the original background?
No. AI inpainting for object removal does not uncover what was behind an object, because a photo holds no information there. The model generates new pixels that look plausible next to what surrounds the mask. A beach behind a stranger usually works well because sand and water repeat. A specific signpost, a face in the crowd or a pattern with exact geometry will be invented, not restored.
That matters for evidence, history and family photos: the filled area is a good guess, never a record of what was there. To remove objects or people without typing a prompt, the people remover is built for that one job.
Why did AI inpainting change my face or leave a visible seam?
Most bad results trace back to the mask, the prompt or the file size. The model returns a full image, so pixels outside the mask can shift slightly. Keep what matters out of the selection and use the slider to check it.
| What went wrong | Likely cause | What to change |
|---|---|---|
| The face changed, but I only selected the jacket | The mask touches the neck or hair, or the prompt describes the person | Erase back from the neck and hair, and describe only the jacket |
| Bricks or stripes do not line up | The mask is too tight or the area is too large | Widen the mask a little, then fill large areas in two smaller passes |
| The new area has different light | The prompt does not mention the light in the scene | Add the direction and color, such as “soft daylight from the left” |
| Extra fingers or warped objects near the body | The mask cuts through a hand or an arm | Leave the hand out of the mask, or select all of it and describe its pose |
| The download looks soft | The upload was reduced to 2048 px, or the area is tiny in a wide shot | Crop closer before uploading, then enlarge the result with the image upscaler |
Is AI inpainting free here?
No. You can open the tool and prepare a mask without paying, but generating needs an account and credits, and there is no free daily allowance. Each edit is priced by image size, not by how much you paint, and you see the cost before you generate. Failed edits are refunded automatically. If you need no login and no payment, use a free object eraser or run an open-source model locally.
| Working image | Credits per edit |
|---|---|
| 1000 × 1000 | 10 |
| 1024 × 1024 | 20 |
| 1920 × 1080 | 30 |
| 2048 × 1536 | 40 |
| 2048 × 2048 | 50 |
| Trial pack | $5 for 100 credits, one purchase |
|---|---|
| Starter pack | $9.90 for 600 credits, one purchase |
| Pro monthly | $19 for 1,400 credits a month |
| Watermark | None on downloads |
| Output | One flattened PNG per edit |
| Commercial use | Included once your account has made a purchase |
Sizes are rounded up to whole megapixels, which is why 1024 × 1024 costs more than 1000 × 1000. A $5 pack covers 10 edits at 10 credits each.
How does AI inpainting here compare with Pixelcut, Adobe Firefly and Cleanup.pictures?
Cleanup.pictures suits quick removal without a prompt, Pixelcut offers a small daily free allowance, Firefly fits people already using Adobe apps, and this page suits occasional edits paid by credit with no subscription. Figures come from each company’s public pages, checked in October 2026. “Not published” means we could not find it stated.
| Tool | Text prompt | Free allowance | Paid from | Watermark | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image to Layers | Yes | None | $5 for 100 credits | None | PNG, up to 2048 px per side |
| Pixelcut | Yes | 3 downloads a day | Pro: $10 monthly, or $8 a month billed yearly | None on free HD downloads | Accepts uploads up to 6000 × 6000 px; export size not published |
| Adobe Firefly | Yes | Free daily generations; count not published | Varies by region; 2,000 credits a month on Standard | Not published; attaches Content Credentials | Not published |
| Cleanup.pictures | Not listed; removal focused | Unlimited images, exported at 720 px | $5 a month or $36 a year | Not published | 720 px free; unlimited resolution on Pro |
What can AI inpainting not do?
- It cannot bring back real detail. Filled areas are generated, so faces, signs and small text may be wrong.
- It does not extend the canvas. To add space around a photo, use the horizontal to vertical tool.
- It does not edit video. This page outputs a single still image.
- It does not batch. Each image needs its own mask, so catalogs of hundreds of photos are slow here.
- It does not keep layers. You get a flattened PNG, not a PSD or a separate patch.
- It handles exact text poorly. To clear lettering, the remove text tool is a better start.
AI inpainting FAQ
- What does inpainting mean?
- Inpainting means filling in a missing or unwanted part of an image so it blends with what surrounds it. Conservators used the word for repairing paintings. In AI editing it means brushing an area and letting a model redraw it, usually from a text prompt.
- Is there a completely free AI inpainting tool with no login?
- We did not find one that offers prompts, full resolution, no watermark, no signup and no daily limit together. Free tools usually cap downloads or resolution. This page is not free: generating requires sign-in and credits. Free object erasers cover simple removal, and open-source models run locally without a fee if you have a capable GPU.
- Will AI inpainting change the rest of my photo?
- The edit is aimed at your mask, but the model returns a full image, so areas outside it can shift slightly and exact pixels are not guaranteed. Keep faces and logos outside the selection, then compare with the slider before downloading. Very large uploads are also resized first.
- How much of the area should I mask?
- Cover the whole object, its shadow and a thin margin around it. That margin helps the new content blend. Keep the mask off anything that must stay, such as fingers holding a bag. If a large selection looks wrong, split it into two smaller edits.
- Can I use AI inpainting on an iPhone?
- Yes. This page works in a mobile browser such as Safari, with no app to install: upload a photo, brush with your finger, type a prompt and save the PNG to your phone. A smaller brush helps near edges. Precise selections are easier on a larger screen.
- Can I run AI inpainting locally with Stable Diffusion?
- Yes, if you prefer offline editing. Stable Diffusion in ComfyUI and open-source tools such as IOPaint run on your own computer, which keeps photos local and has no per-edit fee. You need a capable GPU and time for setup. This page is the hosted option: no install, but images are processed online.
- Can I use inpainted images commercially?
- Yes, once your account has bought any credit pack or subscription, provided you have the rights to the photo you uploaded. Results from an account with no purchase do not include a commercial licence. Check that any person shown has agreed to the edit.
- Can I use AI inpainting to remove a watermark?
- Do not use it on images you have not licensed. Removing a watermark from a stock photo can breach copyright and the licence terms, even in a small project, and our terms require you to have the rights to what you upload. License the original or ask the owner instead.
What happens to the photos I upload?
Your image, mask and prompt are sent to our AI model provider to create the result. We do not use your images or results to train AI models. Results sit in your private history, and only your account can open them. The privacy policy explains retention and deletion.
Other tools for selected-area edits
Generative fill
Add objects or fill gaps with more guidance on selections.
People remover
Brush out people and rebuild the background.
Remove text
Clear captions and lettering from an image.
Change image background
Replace the whole setting rather than one area.
Horizontal to vertical
Extend a photo beyond its edges for a taller format.
Image upscaler
Enlarge a finished edit for print or a store listing.
Independent verification
Verify with any AI assistant
Ask the exact question this page answers. Each link opens a new conversation with the question already filled in.
Question to ask
“What is AI inpainting, and where can I brush part of a photo online, describe a change and download the result?”
AI assistants may return different answers and sources. Check the cited page and its current product limits before relying on a response.
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