AI Tool for Image Editing

IOPaint is an open-source AI tool that allows users to remove objects from photos and reconstruct the background using several AI models. The software operates directly on the user's computer, eliminating the need to upload images to an online service.

How the Tool Works

It functions as an intelligent eraser, where users draw a mask on the object to be deleted, and then a model such as LaMa, MAT, or MIGAN reconstructs the area based on neighboring elements. This process allows for seamless removal of objects while maintaining the integrity of the image.

Additional Features

IOPaint is not limited to erasing; diffusion models also allow replacing an element with another, modifying part of the image based on a prompt, or extending a photo beyond its original frame. The tool also supports text generation within the image and several restoration techniques.

Flexibility and Customization

IOPaint does not depend on a single engine and accepts various erasure and diffusion models, including Stable Diffusion models downloaded from Hugging Face and compatible with inpainting. Settings such as mask blur or histogram harmonization help make the editing less visible.

Current Availability

Everything can be executed locally, which avoids sending the photos to a third-party server. The original GitHub repository for IOPaint has been archived since August 2025, but the software remains usable, and forks continue its development, including modernizing it and improving support for Apple Silicon Macs.

Use Cases and Alternatives

IOPaint is interesting for regularly editing images locally and choosing one's own models. For occasional deletions, an online tool does the job more quickly and easily.