Fix or replace masked regions only; leaves the rest of the image unchanged.
The best image results come from specific composition, style, and lighting language. Be explicit about what should be in frame and what should feel dominant.
Best results start with a precise subject, composition, and style direction.
SDXL Inpainting on Pixio fixes or replaces only masked regions; the rest of the image stays unchanged. Use it when you need to edit a specific area (e.g. object, background, face) with a prompt while preserving the rest of the image.
SDXL Inpainting on Pixio fixes or replaces only masked regions; the rest of the image stays unchanged. Use it when you need to edit a specific area (e.g. object, background, face) with a prompt while preserving the rest of the image.
| Mode | Input | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Inpainting | Image + mask + prompt | Fix or replace only the masked region |
| Option | Values | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Your upload | Base image |
| Mask | Your mask (region to change) | Defines which area is inpainted |
| Prompt | Your text | What to generate in the masked region |
| Strength | Low–High (check Pixio) | How much to change the masked area |
| Credits | Plan-based | Check model card in Pixio |
Credits are plan-based; check the model card in Pixio for your plan and cost per image.
[What to put in the masked region]. Describe only the content for the masked area (e.g. "blue sky with clouds", "a vase of flowers", "same person, smiling"). Match lighting and style to the rest of the image for a seamless result.
"Blue sky with soft clouds. Match the lighting of the scene."
"A vintage lamp on the table. Same style and lighting as the room."
"Same person, smiling. Natural expression. Match skin tone and lighting."
"Bookshelf with books. Same interior style. Seamless blend."
| Scenario | Best choice |
|---|---|
| SDXL mask-based edit | SDXL Inpainting |
| SDXL full-image transform | SDXL Image to Image |
| Flux inpainting | Flux Dev Inpainting |
| Ideogram mask edit | Ideogram Edit V3 |
| Full-image prompt edit | Seedream v4.5 Edit, Flux 2 Pro Edit |
Tell the model what should dominate the frame first.
Use lighting language early; it changes everything downstream.
When editing, describe what stays, not just what changes.
References help when continuity matters more than novelty.
A strong image prompt defines the subject, composition, lighting, and finish instead of leaving them implied.
Use precise visual language to control subject, composition, lighting, and style from the start.
Preserve the useful parts of the image while steering the rest with masks, references, or prompt edits.
Bring in reference images or LoRAs when consistency is more important than exploration.
SDXL Inpainting is strongest when the visual brief is specific about framing, style, and what should read first.
Use it for campaign images, product shots, subject consistency, or polished concept work.
When editing, say exactly what changes and what must remain untouched.
Lock the subject, composition, and lighting direction before you chase style nuance.
Use references or edits when the same subject, style, or layout has to survive across versions.
Once the frame works, refine only the weak areas instead of rewriting the whole composition.
Finish strong compositions by scaling them without rebuilding the frame from scratch.
Use editing tools after the initial generation when the composition is right but the details still need polish.
