How to use Inpaint: 10 days of hot topics and practical guides
Recently, the AI image repair tool Inpaint has become a hot topic on the Internet due to its powerful functions such as watermark removal and old photo restoration. This article will combine hot topics in the past 10 days, structure the use of Inpaint, and provide practical tips.
1. Statistics of hot spots across the entire network (last 10 days)

| Ranking | hot topics | amount of discussion | Related tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old photo restoration | 285,000 | Inpaint/Photoshop |
| 2 | Remove watermarks from pictures | 193,000 | Inpaint/美图秀秀 |
| 3 | AI-assisted design | 156,000 | Inpaint/Midjourney |
| 4 | ID photo background replacement | 121,000 | Inpaint/Remove.bg |
| 5 | Photo retouching for social media | 98,000 | Inpaint/awakening picture |
2. Detailed explanation of Inpaint’s core functions
1.Basic steps
• Step 1: Import images (supports JPG/PNG format)
• Step 2: Use the marking tool to select the area to be modified
• Step 3: Click "Process" button to repair automatically
• Step 4: Export HD result graph
2.Advanced feature comparison
| Function | Free version | Professional Edition ($19.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Batch processing | ❌Not supported | ✅Support |
| 4K resolution | ❌Restrictions | ✅Unlimited |
| AI intelligent filling | Basic version | Advanced algorithms |
| History | 5 times | Unlimited |
3. Practical case teaching
1.Watermark removal operation
Popular case: A user used Inpaint to remove subtitles from video screenshots, and the related tutorial video was played 450,000 times. Key tips: Adjust the brush hardness to about 70% and repair small areas in multiple batches.
2.Old photo restoration
In the recent Weibo topic #AI Repair Grandparents Wedding Photos, 62% of users used Inpaint to complete the task. Things to note:
• Severely damaged areas require manual auxiliary marking
• It is recommended to back up the original image first
• Adjust contrast before output
4. Solutions to common problems
| Question type | frequency of occurrence | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The edge marks are obvious | 32% | Use feather function + reduce brush size |
| Color is unnatural | 25% | Turn on the "Smart Color Matching" option |
| Software freezes | 18% | Reduce output resolution/close other programs |
| Save failed | 15% | Check storage space/change save format |
5. The latest usage trends in 2023
1. Mobile usage increased by 210% (data source: Qimai Research Institute)
2. The proportion of applications in the e-commerce field increased to 39% (repair of product image defects)
3. The newly launched "AI Expansion" function has an average daily usage of more than 500,000
Summary: As an easy-to-use image processing tool, Inpaint is meeting the diverse needs of users through continuous iteration. Mastering the techniques in this article can greatly improve the efficiency of photo retouching. It is recommended to choose the free version or the professional version based on your own needs.
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