How to Use the Inpainting Brush Tool in Affinity Photo

Posted on 21st June 2023

The Inpainting Brush Tool in Affinity Photo is one of the most powerful tools in the software. It can be used to repair damage to photos, remove unwanted objects, and even clone parts of an image. In this article, we’ll show you how to use the Inpainting Brush Tool to its full potential.

First, open the photo you want to edit in Affinity Photo. Then, select the Inpainting Brush Tool from the Tools menu.

Next, use the Inpainting Brush Tool to select the area you want to repair. To do this, simply click and drag the brush over the damaged or unwanted area.

Once you’ve selected the area you want to repair, release the mouse button. Affinity Photo will automatically begin repairing the selected area.

If you’re happy with the results, simply save the photo and you’re done!

That’s all there is to using the Inpainting Brush Tool in Affinity Photo! With this powerful tool, you can quickly and easily repair damage to photos, remove unwanted objects, and even clone parts of an image.

In this article we will look at how to use the Inpainting Brush tool in Affinity Photo. This tool is used to retouch photos by filling in missing or damaged pixels.

To use the Inpainting Brush tool, select it from the Tools palette. Then, click and drag to paint over the area you want to retouch. The Inpainting Brush tool will automatically fill in the missing or damaged pixels.

You can also use the Inpainting Brush tool to remove objects from photos. To do this, select the Remove Object option from the Tool Options palette. Then, click and drag to paint over the object you want to remove. The Inpainting Brush tool will automatically remove the object from the photo.

If you make a mistake while using the Inpainting Brush tool, you can undo your changes by pressing Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Cmd+Z (macOS).

When you are finished using the Inpainting Brush tool, you can deselect it by clicking the Esc key.

Inpainting is the process of repairing damage to an image. The inpainting brush tool in Affinity Photo can be used to repair damage to an image by filling in the damaged area with surrounding pixels.

To use the inpainting brush tool, select the tool from the toolbar or use the keyboard shortcut I. Then, click and drag the mouse over the damage to be repaired. The inpainting brush tool will automatically fill in the damage with surrounding pixels.

To adjust the size of the inpainting brush, use the keyboard shortcut Shift+I. To adjust the hardness of the inpainting brush, use the keyboard shortcut Shift+H.

In some cases, the inpainting brush tool may not be able to completely repair the damage to an image. In these cases, it may be necessary to use the clone stamp tool or the healing brush tool to complete the repair.

The Inpainting Brush Tool in Affinity Photo is a great way to remove blemishes, wrinkles, and other imperfections from photos. Here’s how to use it:

1. Open the photo you want to edit in Affinity Photo.

2. Select the Inpainting Brush Tool from the Tools menu.

3. Adjust the size of the brush to match the size of the imperfection you want to remove.

4. Click and drag the brush over the imperfection.

5. Repeat steps 3-4 until the imperfection is gone.

6. Save the photo.

In order to use the Inpainting Brush, you need to have a layer with the image you want to edit. You can add a new layer by going to the Layers panel and clicking the “+” icon.

Once you have a layer with the image you want to edit, select the Inpainting Brush Tool from the Tools panel.

Now, you can start painting over the area you want to repair. The Inpainting Brush will automatically start to fill in the area you are painting over.

If you want to change the size of the Inpainting Brush, you can use the “[“ and “]” keys on your keyboard. The “[“ key will make the brush smaller and the “]” key will make the brush larger.

You can also change the hardness of the Inpainting Brush by going to the Tool Options panel and changing the hardness slider. A harder brush will have less feathering around the edges and a softer brush will have more feathering around the edges.

Once you are done repairing the area, you can click the “Apply” button in the Tool Options panel. This will apply the changes you made and you can then save the image.

Assuming you have a basic understanding of the Inpainting Brush tool and its capabilities from the previous article, we will now go into more detail on how to use it for more complex tasks.

One such task is dealing with larger areas of damage or missing pixels. When using the Inpainting Brush tool on large areas, it is important to use a low Opacity setting and build up the coverage gradually. This will help to avoid any noticeable patterns in the repair work.

It is also important to use a large brush size when working on large areas. A big brush will help to minimize the risk of leaving any noticeable brush strokes behind.

When using the Inpainting Brush tool on large areas, it is important to use a low Opacity setting and build up the coverage gradually.

Another task that the Inpainting Brush tool is commonly used for is removing unwanted objects from an image. This can be anything from a person walking through your shot to a power line running through a landscape.

As with large area repairs, it is important to use a low Opacity setting and build up the coverage gradually when removing objects with the Inpainting Brush tool. This will help to avoid any noticeable patterns in the repair work.

It is also important to use a large brush size when removing objects. A big brush will help to minimize the risk of leaving any noticeable brush strokes behind.

One final task that the Inpainting Brush tool is commonly used for is retouching portraits. This can involve anything from removing blemishes and wrinkles to retouching hair.

As with the previous two tasks, it is important to use a low Opacity setting and build up the coverage gradually when retouching portraits with the Inpainting Brush tool. This will help to avoid any noticeable patterns in the repair work.

It is also important to use a large brush size when retouching portraits. A big brush will help to minimize the risk of leaving any noticeable brush strokes behind.

So there you have it, a few ways that the Inpainting Brush tool can be used to improve your images. Experiment with the tool and see what other uses you can find for it.