What is IOPaint?
IOPaint, formerly called Lama Cleaner, is a free, open source and self-hostable inpainting tool. You paint over something in a photo, such as a person, a watermark or a scratch, and an AI model fills the space with matching background.
It includes several erase models, such as LaMa, MAT and MIGAN, plus diffusion models like PowerPaint and BrushNet for replacing or adding content, and outpainting to extend a picture's edges. Plugins add interactive segmentation, background removal, RealESRGAN upscaling and face restoration. It runs on your own computer in a browser page, with batch processing for whole folders.
Main Features
- Erase objects, people, text and watermarks
- Inpainting and outpainting
- Erase models like LaMa, MAT and MIGAN
- Diffusion models such as PowerPaint and BrushNet
- Plugins for background removal, upscaling and face restoration
- Batch processing and file manager
How to Get Started with IOPaint
- Install it with pip install iopaint, or use the Windows one-click installer.
- Start it with iopaint start --model=lama and open the local address.
- Upload a photo and brush over what you want removed.
- Download the cleaned image.
IOPaint Pricing
IOPaint is free and open source. A free online demo runs on a Hugging Face CPU instance, and the developer accepts optional donations.
Who Should Use It?
- Photographers removing distractions
- Sellers cleaning product photos
- People restoring old pictures
- Designers extending images
- Users who want a private alternative to online erasers
IOPaint Alternatives
- CleanUp Pictures: Online AI tool for removing objects from photos.
- SnapEdit AI: AI photo editor for erasing objects.
- Clipdrop AI: Set of AI image tools including cleanup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is IOPaint free?
Yes. IOPaint is free and open source, and you run it on your own computer.
Is IOPaint the same as Lama Cleaner?
Yes. IOPaint is the new name of the Lama Cleaner project.
Do I need a GPU?
No. The LaMa erase model runs on a CPU. Diffusion models are much faster with a GPU.