Overview
Inpainting
Selectively edit specific regions of AI-generated content while preserving the rest
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Inpainting gives users the ability to modify specific portions of AI-generated content while preserving the rest. Rather than regenerating an entire output, users select a region — a paragraph, a section of an image, or a segment of audio — and provide targeted instructions for that area alone. This makes AI collaboration more predictable and controllable, reduces rework, and speeds iteration.
Variants
- Brush selection — Users paint over areas to select them for regeneration, common in image editing tools.
- Segment selection — Content is pre-divided into labeled segments that users can click to select for editing.
- Inline selection — Users highlight text directly within the content to mark it for AI modification.
Use Cases
- Editing specific sections of AI-generated documents while preserving the rest
- Fixing localized issues in AI-generated images without full regeneration
- Adjusting the tone of specific paragraphs without affecting the whole piece
- Correcting factual errors in AI summaries while keeping accurate sections
- Iterating on specific parts of generated code while preserving working logic
Best Practices
- Clearly highlight which region is selected and will be affected by changes.
- Preserve context from surrounding content to guide the regeneration.
- Show a before/after comparison before committing the change.
- Support undo so users can revert to the original if the edit doesn't improve things.
- Allow users to adjust the scope of the selection before applying changes.