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EditThisPic vs Inpaint: Legacy Inpainting Tool or Modern AI Editor?

Manual brush selection and classic inpainting vs describe edits in plain English with modern AI. A generation apart.

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The Verdict

Inpaint is a desktop tool ($19.99) that removes objects by manually brushing over them and using traditional inpainting algorithms. EditThisPic uses modern AI — describe what you want in plain English and it handles the rest. Removal, backgrounds, lighting, colors, and more. Free to try in your browser, no account needed.

Feature EditThisPic Inpaint
AI Technology Modern generative AI (understands natural language) Traditional inpainting algorithms
Edit Method Describe what you want in plain English Manually brush over areas to remove
Price Free tier + pay-as-you-go $19.99 one-time purchase
Platform Any browser — phone, tablet, desktop Desktop only (Windows/Mac)
Object Removal Describe what to remove Brush over the object
Fill Quality (Large Areas) AI generates realistic content for large removed areas Struggles with large areas — best for small objects
Background Replacement Describe the new background Not available
Color/Lighting Edits Describe color and lighting changes Not available
Small Blemish Removal Describe or use markers Quick brush-over for spots and blemishes
Internet Required Yes — cloud-based processing No — works offline
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Frequently Asked Questions

For most object removal tasks, yes. EditThisPic uses modern generative AI that understands natural language and generates realistic fills, especially for large areas. Inpaint uses older inpainting algorithms that work well for small blemishes but struggle with large removals. EditThisPic also handles background replacement, lighting, and color edits that Inpaint cannot do.
Yes. EditThisPic offers a free tier with no watermark and no signup required. You can try it immediately without paying anything. Inpaint costs $19.99 upfront. EditThisPic also offers affordable pay-as-you-go packs for heavier use.
No. EditThisPic processes edits in the cloud using AI, which requires an internet connection. Inpaint works completely offline since it processes locally. If offline editing is essential, Inpaint has the advantage here.
Inpaint uses traditional inpainting algorithms that copy and blend surrounding pixels. This works well for small areas but creates blurry patches on large ones. EditThisPic uses modern generative AI that understands scene context and generates entirely new, realistic content to fill the gap.
Inpaint receives occasional updates but uses the same core inpainting technology it has for years. It does not use modern generative AI. EditThisPic continuously improves as AI models advance, meaning results get better over time.
Yes. Keep Inpaint for offline use and quick spot removal on simple backgrounds. Use EditThisPic for everything else — person removal, large object removal, background replacement, lighting fixes, and creative edits. They cover different needs.

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