Inpainting is an AI technique that fills in missing or unwanted parts of an image by generating new pixels that blend seamlessly with the surrounding area.

You select what to remove or change (a person, object, or damaged area), and the AI analyzes the context to create realistic replacement content.

Builders use it for everything from cleaning up product photos to extending image backgrounds. Tools like Photoshop's Generative Fill, Stable Diffusion, and Midjourney all include inpainting features. Most work by masking the area you want to change, then using diffusion models to generate contextually appropriate pixels.

Pricing varies by tool. Photoshop requires a subscription, while open-source options like Stable Diffusion are free to run locally.