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Edit Studio User Guide

Edit Studio provides AI-powered image editing capabilities to enhance, modify, and transform your images. This guide covers all available operations and how to use them effectively.

Overview

Edit Studio enables you to perform professional-grade image editing using AI. From simple background removal to complex object replacement, Edit Studio makes advanced editing accessible without design software expertise.

Key Features

  • 7 Editing Operations: Remove background, inpaint, outpaint, search & replace, search & recolor, relight, and general edit
  • Mask Editor: Visual mask creation for precise control
  • Multiple Inputs: Support for base images, masks, backgrounds, and lighting references
  • Real-time Preview: See results before finalizing
  • Provider Flexibility: Uses Stability AI and HuggingFace for different operations

Getting Started

Accessing Edit Studio

  1. Navigate to Image Studio from the main dashboard
  2. Click on Edit Studio or go directly to /image-editor
  3. Upload your base image to begin editing

Basic Workflow

  1. Upload Base Image: Select the image you want to edit
  2. Choose Operation: Select from available editing operations
  3. Configure Settings: Add prompts, masks, or reference images as needed
  4. Apply Edit: Click "Apply Edit" to process
  5. Review Results: Compare original and edited versions
  6. Download: Save your edited image

Available Operations

1. Remove Background

Purpose: Isolate the main subject by removing the background.

When to Use: - Product photography - Creating transparent PNGs - Isolating subjects for compositing - Social media graphics

How to Use: 1. Upload your base image 2. Select "Remove Background" operation 3. Click "Apply Edit" 4. The background is automatically removed

Tips: - Works best with clear subject-background separation - High contrast images produce better results - Complex backgrounds may require manual cleanup

2. Inpaint & Fix

Purpose: Edit specific regions by filling or replacing areas using prompts and optional masks.

When to Use: - Remove unwanted objects - Fix imperfections - Fill in missing areas - Replace specific elements

How to Use: 1. Upload your base image 2. Select "Inpaint & Fix" operation 3. Create Mask (optional but recommended): - Click "Open Mask Editor" - Draw over areas you want to edit - Save the mask 4. Enter Prompt: Describe what you want in the edited area - Example: "clean white wall" or "blue sky with clouds" 5. Negative Prompt (optional): Describe what to avoid 6. Click "Apply Edit"

Mask Tips: - Precise masks produce better results - Include some surrounding area for natural blending - Use the brush tool for detailed masking

Prompt Examples: - "Remove person, replace with empty space" - "Fix scratch on car door" - "Add window to wall" - "Remove text watermark"

3. Outpaint

Purpose: Extend the canvas in any direction with AI-generated content.

When to Use: - Extend images beyond original boundaries - Create wider compositions - Fix cropped images - Add context around subjects

How to Use: 1. Upload your base image 2. Select "Outpaint" operation 3. Set Expansion: - Use sliders for Left, Right, Up, Down (0-512 pixels) - Set expansion for each direction 4. Negative Prompt (optional): Exclude unwanted elements 5. Click "Apply Edit"

Expansion Tips: - Start with small expansions (50-100px) for best results - Large expansions may require multiple passes - Consider the image content when expanding - Use negative prompts to guide the expansion

Use Cases: - Extend landscape photos - Add more space around products - Create wider social media images - Fix accidentally cropped images

4. Search & Replace

Purpose: Locate objects via search prompt and replace them with new content. Optional mask for precise control.

When to Use: - Replace objects in images - Swap products in photos - Change elements while maintaining context - Update outdated content

How to Use: 1. Upload your base image 2. Select "Search & Replace" operation 3. Search Prompt: Describe what to find and replace - Example: "red car" to find a red car 4. Prompt: Describe the replacement - Example: "blue car" to replace with a blue car 5. Mask (optional): Use mask editor for precise region selection 6. Click "Apply Edit"

Prompt Examples: - Search: "old phone", Replace: "modern smartphone" - Search: "winter trees", Replace: "spring trees with flowers" - Search: "wooden table", Replace: "glass table"

Tips: - Be specific in search prompts - Use masks for better precision - Consider lighting and perspective in replacements

5. Search & Recolor

Purpose: Select elements via prompt and recolor them. Optional mask for exact region selection.

When to Use: - Change colors of specific objects - Create color variations - Match brand colors - Experiment with color schemes

How to Use: 1. Upload your base image 2. Select "Search & Recolor" operation 3. Select Prompt: Describe what to recolor - Example: "red dress" or "blue car" 4. Prompt: Describe the new color - Example: "green dress" or "yellow car" 5. Mask (optional): Use mask editor for precise selection 6. Click "Apply Edit"

Prompt Examples: - Select: "red shirt", Recolor: "blue shirt" - Select: "green grass", Recolor: "autumn brown grass" - Select: "white wall", Recolor: "beige wall"

Tips: - Be specific about what to recolor - Consider lighting and shadows - Use masks for complex selections

6. Replace Background & Relight

Purpose: Swap backgrounds and adjust lighting using reference images.

When to Use: - Change photo backgrounds - Match lighting between subjects and backgrounds - Create composite images - Professional product photography

How to Use: 1. Upload your base image (subject) 2. Select "Replace Background & Relight" operation 3. Upload Background Image: Reference image for new background 4. Upload Lighting Image (optional): Reference for lighting style 5. Click "Apply Edit"

Tips: - Use high-quality background images - Match perspective and angle when possible - Lighting reference helps create realistic composites - Consider subject-background compatibility

7. General Edit / Prompt-based Edit

Purpose: Make general edits to images using natural language prompts. Optional mask for targeted editing.

When to Use: - General image modifications - Style changes - Atmosphere adjustments - Creative transformations

How to Use: 1. Upload your base image 2. Select "General Edit" operation 3. Enter Prompt: Describe the desired changes - Example: "make it more vibrant and colorful" - Example: "add warm sunset lighting" - Example: "convert to black and white with high contrast" 4. Mask (optional): Use mask editor to target specific areas 5. Negative Prompt (optional): Exclude unwanted changes 6. Click "Apply Edit"

Prompt Examples: - "Add dramatic lighting with shadows" - "Make colors more saturated and vibrant" - "Convert to vintage film style" - "Add fog and atmosphere" - "Enhance details and sharpness"

Tips: - Be descriptive in your prompts - Use masks for localized edits - Combine with negative prompts for better control

Mask Editor

The Mask Editor is a powerful tool for precise editing control. It allows you to visually define areas to edit.

Accessing the Mask Editor

  1. Select an operation that supports masks (Inpaint, Search & Replace, Search & Recolor, General Edit)
  2. Click "Open Mask Editor" button
  3. The mask editor opens in a dialog

Using the Mask Editor

Drawing Masks: - Brush Tool: Paint over areas you want to edit - Eraser Tool: Remove mask areas - Brush Size: Adjust brush size for precision - Zoom: Zoom in/out for detailed work

Mask Tips: - Precise Masks: Draw exactly over areas to edit - Soft Edges: Include some surrounding area for natural blending - Multiple Passes: You can refine masks after seeing results - Save Masks: Masks can be reused for similar edits

When to Use Masks: - Inpaint: Define areas to fill or replace - Search & Replace: Target specific regions - Search & Recolor: Select exact elements to recolor - General Edit: Apply edits to specific areas only

Image Uploads

Edit Studio supports multiple image inputs:

Base Image

  • Required: Always needed
  • Purpose: The main image to edit
  • Formats: JPG, PNG
  • Size: Recommended under 10MB for best performance

Mask Image

  • Optional: For operations that support masks
  • Purpose: Define areas to edit
  • Creation: Use Mask Editor or upload existing mask
  • Format: PNG with transparency

Background Image

  • Optional: For Replace Background & Relight
  • Purpose: Reference for new background
  • Tips: Match perspective and lighting when possible

Lighting Image

  • Optional: For Replace Background & Relight
  • Purpose: Reference for lighting style
  • Tips: Use images with desired lighting characteristics

Advanced Options

Negative Prompts

Use negative prompts to exclude unwanted elements or effects:

Common Negative Prompts: - "blurry, low quality, distorted" - "watermark, text, logo" - "oversaturated, unrealistic colors" - "artifacts, noise, compression"

Operation-Specific: - Outpaint: "people, buildings, text" (to avoid adding unwanted elements) - Inpaint: "blurry edges, artifacts" (to ensure clean fills) - General Edit: "oversaturated, unrealistic" (to maintain natural look)

Provider Settings

Stability AI (default for most operations): - High quality results - Reliable performance - Good for professional editing

HuggingFace (for general edits): - Alternative provider - Good for creative edits - Free tier available

Best Practices

For Product Photography

  1. Remove Background: Use for clean product isolation
  2. Replace Background: Use for different scene contexts
  3. Inpaint: Remove unwanted elements or reflections
  4. Search & Replace: Swap product variations

For Social Media

  1. Remove Background: Create transparent PNGs for graphics
  2. Outpaint: Extend images for different aspect ratios
  3. Search & Recolor: Match brand colors
  4. General Edit: Apply consistent style across images

For Photo Editing

  1. Inpaint: Remove unwanted objects or people
  2. Outpaint: Fix cropped images
  3. Search & Replace: Update outdated elements
  4. General Edit: Enhance overall image quality

Prompt Writing Tips

  1. Be Specific: Clear, detailed prompts work best
  2. Use Context: Reference surrounding elements
  3. Consider Style: Match the existing image style
  4. Test Iteratively: Refine prompts based on results

Mask Creation Tips

  1. Precision: Draw exactly over target areas
  2. Soft Edges: Include some surrounding area
  3. Multiple Objects: Create separate masks for different objects
  4. Refinement: Adjust masks after seeing initial results

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Poor Quality Results: - Try a different operation - Use more specific prompts - Create precise masks - Adjust negative prompts

Unwanted Changes: - Use negative prompts to exclude elements - Create more precise masks - Be more specific in prompts - Try a different operation

Mask Not Working: - Ensure mask covers the correct area - Check mask format (should be PNG with transparency) - Verify operation supports masks - Try recreating the mask

Slow Processing: - Large images take longer - Complex operations require more time - Check your internet connection - Try reducing image size

Getting Help

Next Steps

After editing images in Edit Studio:

  1. Upscale: Use Upscale Studio to enhance resolution
  2. Optimize: Use Social Optimizer for platform-specific exports
  3. Organize: Save to Asset Library for easy access
  4. Create More: Use Create Studio to generate new images

For technical details, see the Implementation Overview. For API usage, see the API Reference.