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InPaint 2.4 was available as a giveaway on July 12, 2010!
Inpaint reconstructs the selected image area from the pixel near the area boundary. Inpaint may be used to remove undesirable objects from still images.
Delete any unwanted object from your photo, such as extra power-line, people, text... The program will automatically inpaint the selected area to erase it.
If some unexpected object spoils an otherwise good photograph, Inpaint may be used to remove it. Simply select the object. No need for fiddly messing about with the clone tool!
It is alarmingly simple to use. Draw a selection around the object you wish to remove from the picture, and run smart remove selection. Inpaint will fill the selection area with intelligently generated texture drawn from the surrounding image data.
Windows Vista/2003/2000/XP/7; 2000 MHz processor 256 Mb RAM
2.39 MB
$39.99
using adaware i found that this software is infected with win32.trojan.agent2.
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@110 Rob, me boy, even I gave you a YES (useful) vote for the effort you took to show that I'm an obsolete old dawg. My apologies to Teorex for ranting about them being nonstandard. From now on, I'll rant about their embracing the new idiot standard that Microsoft is apparently trying to cram down everyone's throat. Not that you'll be surprised but this old dawg still uses Word2003 when not using Open Office or something else non-Microsoft) so I've not been exposed to that horror show except with InPaint. Perhaps a harbinger of the new "ribbon" is also on Wonderstory(?) products' - they have a similar primitive looking pale blue gui, albeit one that doesn't disappear to my recollection. After we've imprinted on a process through daily use, Microsoft delights in bombing powerusers back to square one with new versions. The millions of manhours wasted is very sad.
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@ graylox -
I have a very powerful PC mate - Athlon x64 5200+ ATI HD4850 and 4GB ram.
I edit digital photos regularly, so maybe you should stop thinking everyone is a newbie with an outdated PC...
Your example of the lighthouse pic hardly does the job quoted above -
"It is alarmingly simple to use. Draw a selection around the object you wish to remove from the picture, and run smart remove selection. Inpaint will fill the selection area with intelligently generated texture drawn from the surrounding image data." considering the fact that you did not remove the WHOLE lighthouse, only small sections.
If I had to remove the lighthouse in small sections, it would be quicker to use a clone tool !
I'll stick with Corel's PSPX2, at least I know I can clone out anything I want quickly and easily....
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Thank you very much Teorex and GOTD for this wonderful programme, I'm using it since we got it the first time. Yes the giants of Adobe or Corel and GIMP may have the same abilities meanwhile, but why should I wait until those programmes are ready for takeoff just to remove a lighthouse ;)
@ # 97 Wmplynig: I copied your original picture and got this result with inpaint:
http://www.picdepict.com/images/71366760334858884859.jpg
Firstly you should learn how to use it and secondly your computer needs enough power for this job.
@ # 119 Dana: Of course, the programmes operate fine from a flash drive, but only as long as they have access to the registry on your C: drive. Most of the GOTD software is NOT portable. Without your "original" registration you will end with a trial version.
graylox
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This does well to attempt to create a pattern that fits the selected source area but it has some drawbacks.
First, there is no feather available for the selected area which can make the removed part of the image stand out from the rest.
It also doesn't seem to sample from the pixels surrounding the selected destination area. Tests have caused the selected destination area to have a different hue than the surrounding pixels until a better source area was selected.
Diagonal patterns running behind the selected source object weren't attempted to be maintained even when similar diagonal patterns were chosen in the selected source area.
It's a decent tool but might be best used in conjunction with Photoshop masking to help blend the areas that are removed.
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Installed perfectly on windows 7 starter. This is a nice little program I think will come in handy, just like a pocket on a T-shirt. Thanks GOTD !!
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I agree with #13 wrt Portability.
Please find portable software that does similar job.
In general, try to make all software portable -- otherwise I'll shift over to cloud computing.
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Like many of the software here it installed and operates fine from a flash drive. Mine happens to be a FAT format but I'm sure NFTS will work the same. I always try to install the software offerings on a flash drive first to be able to keep them in case of a need to reformat...Thanks GAOTD agin
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Very simple to use! Very simple install.
I used the older version from GOTD and was quite impressed.
BTW: A little off-topic: GOTD is a great service itself, but the quality of commentary here is 99% adult and always very useful - especially for non-tech people like me as to its ease of use and capabilities.
THANKS to all.
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This is an unbelievably fun tool to use!
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Once again, as a very avid designer and photographer, I cannot say that this is very useful, considering the fact that CS5 now has a very advanced algorithm that does the exact same thing, and you can even touch it up with the clone tool.
Still, a fantastic tool for beginners.
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This time the GAOTD activation program tried to connect to Internet via UDP protocol, and the port number was 53 (i.e., DNS !) while the usual way was always TCP and the standard HTTP port. My firewall thought it is malware.
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I installed the last Inpaint 2.3 and checked it today to find my key has vanished
(so does not allow you to save).
*** Has anyone else's expired, or just mine?? ***
I will install the new one because:
1) now I have to
2) it's a fun program and I'd like the new version
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Just removed two people from a picture. Worked perfect! Results depend on the background.
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I have Inpaint from the last GAOTD offering and am quite pleased with it. For Bob/#58 (who had a phantom table leg appear in the space he wanted to remove) and others who are unimpressed: the poorly-documented secret to this program is the shift key. Depressing the shift key allows the user to both resize and relocate the "outer" box, so that any portion of the image can be selected as the filler material. [Shift and click on a perimeter black square to resize, shift and click in the center of the box to move it.]
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I've been looking for a good, simple clone program.....this ISN'T it
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Yaggghhhh!!!! I was going to download this one -- but NOT after seeing those LIGHTHOUSE comparisons.
That program clearly needs a LOT ow work!!
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@ no. 74 about the primitive interface:
The little circle button in the corner and the lack of
" FILE / EDIT / VIEW / HELP " across the top is the new standardized design for Windows.
The developer is following guidelines for the "Ribbon" interface used since MS Office since 2007, and now that look and feel is being incorporated into new software, as the standard.
While I agree that many programs are less intuitive for those of us use to the old standard, it's hardly fair to rant about "the idiotic magic wand icon" when that is the standard little round button in which those file functions now go.
Hey, I was ranting myself when I started to use software with the new ribbon interface, but we are the ones who are becoming outdated if the Microsoft Ribbon continues to be used in new software.
Following is a comparison of the interface for Microsoft Word, and InPaint - as you can see, InPaint is, in fact, following the new standard:
http://i27.tinypic.com/fcponl.jpg
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Saundra,
re: #84 "HELP!!! I had the previous GAOTD version of this and uninstalled it (maybe I shouldn’t have done that). When I click open of the download, I get an error message, which says “The Compressed (zipped) Folder is invalid or corrupted.”...
I receive that same error message when I downloaded the file while in Internet Explorer (v. 8).
When I went to the GOTD page through my Mozilla Firefox browser, THEN downloaded the program, everything went fine.
Hope this helps!
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I have been using InPaint 2.0 from the last GOTD and loved that version. Used it to remove various blips from video screen captures to use as front covers. It took, at most, 2 tries to 'clean' up the area---with version 2.4 on the same original captures, problems arose. In selecting an area to fix and clicking to finish, a secondary outline box pops up?!? Why?!? In one of my tests, in the cleanup area, part of what was in the secondary box 'ghosted' into the cleanup box! not good. It cleaned up after a few attempts though. I'll give this a try but immediate thoughts are that 2.0 was faster and less prone to false images.
Vista-32-SP2
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I have a previous version (from GOTD, of course) and was happy to see the upgrade offered as well.
This is an EXCELLENT program -- easy to use, works well, and takes up a lot less memory than something like PhotoShop does.
Thanks, GOTD and Teorex!
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CORRECTED
I should add that sometimes, I shift the entire "surround" to a distinctly different area to accomplish satisfactory results.
Though I am not experienced using GOTD's XHTML tags, I hope the following links work properly. These photos were manipulated with Inpaint 2.3 within the last few months...
Dragon - before
http://i28.tinypic.com/acbf6h.jpg
Dragon - after
http://i32.tinypic.com/4jb1xd.jpg
Botanical - before
http://i31.tinypic.com/akjtp0.jpg
Botanical - after
http://i30.tinypic.com/4kuzxg.jpg
Lady Liberty - day - before
http://i29.tinypic.com/2aev908.jpg
Lady Liberty - day - after
http://i27.tinypic.com/r10dom.jpg
Lady Liberty - night - before
http://i28.tinypic.com/2wpldeh.jpg
Lady Liberty - night - after
http://i32.tinypic.com/xepkpz.jpg
Martin
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I should add that sometimes, I shift the entire "surround" to a distinctly different area to accomplish satisfactory results.
Though I am not experienced using GOTD's XHTML tags, I hope the following links work properly. These photos were manipulated with Inpaint 2.3 within the last few months...
Martin
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I didn't even have to read a help file. It is completely intuitive and is an extremely useful tool to use in conjunction with my rather dated version of Photoshop.
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@58
Initially, I had many problems with the 2.3 version of Inpaint, until I learned how to manipulate the default sized - do not know what it is called - surround that encompasses the area I want to paint. Then, if the area was not sufficiently close in color, contrast, etc, I would simply shift one of the legs, corners, etc, to re-paint the area again.
I did not begin to love this software until after several photos later. But, once I understood how to manipulate the "surround" as I am calling it, I truly discovered how FANTASTIC this program really is.
Martin
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Hmmm... so many comments, and so little time.
@48
Adding to your statement, I have copied the author's...
Without a purchased registration, the FxFoto Download starts as our free Standard Edition photo software, providing organization and basic editing without time limitations. Plus it lets you to try many advanced FxFoto features without being able to save or print the results.
...without being able to save or print the results! How sad, and given this statement, a poor recommendation - at best.
Martin
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#1, Ashraf, yes, do tell what the one minor bug is. I hate people like you. Trickery is the 8th deadly sin.
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This has been one of my favorite graphic utilities! (got it with the previous GAOTD offer).
During wrestling season, it was a fantastic way to remove the bright-spot reflections from water bottles on the bleacher seats, luminous reflections of the flash from the wrestlers' uniforms, etc. Really made a great difference in the photo quality, with just a little extra work.
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the trick to large areas is to do small section at a time.i had same problem this morning but after trying a few things that one works best.
took out 3 houses, reflection of houses in pond and cant tell where they were.just do picture in sections and it will come out fine.also to adjust area your working on hold shift,then you can adjust size of area more accurately.
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To #3, Chris. You get the error: Unable to execute file in temporary folder, error 5. Maybe this will help. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555644 If this doesnt help, try googling for help. Just be careful, not all help is helpful!
I tried the program. I tried to remove a watermark that was across a person. It failed miserably! Made the person look worse than before. It does do well removing power lines, scratches, cracks in old photos. So, it is a keeper for me.
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This program is not a good replacement for a clone tool. It has a major limitation that causes inconsistent results.
The limitation comes from trying to remove an object from a two or more colour background. I tried to remove a lighthouse from a photo of Plymouth Hoe on a nice cloudy day. The result was bad to say the least.
I could do far better with a clone tool than the result shown here, and it wouldn't have taken me that much longer....
Before - http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/6543/09022010070.jpg
After - http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/3162/090220100702.jpg
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Downloaded, works fine. But I'm not impressed.
I have a picture I took this morning of a solid colour wall, with two white electrical outlets on it. I wanted to remove the outlets.
So, using the rectangle tool, I drew a nice tight outline around the outlet, and ran the algorithm. The outlet disappeared from the final image - took about 8 seconds. But what was left behind was a lighter-coloured rectangle. Obviously the program didn't take into account the light gradient from the single fluorescent light source. In this respect, IT'S WORSE THAN A CLONE TOOL.
I'm not in the habit of writing in and slagging free software, but the author asking $40 for this is just ludicrous. Paint, the free program in Windows, would do a better job here.
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I really liked this program when it was offered last time, I had to re-install Windows and it was lost, so I bought it. 98 percent of the time I get the desired results that I'm looking for, so to me it has proved to be a worthwhile expense!
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I have a question for those of you who are much more computer savvy than I am. I recently had to remove some malicious malware from my computer and am trying to be cautious about what I now install and I do a search to see if there are any notations about a software being connected to a virus/malware. I stumbled upon this site:
http://www.prevx.com/filenames/217476491521447764-X1/INPAINT+PORTABLE.EXE.html
Would some of you more experienced computer people please look at the site and comment for me? I would love to have the program, as it sounds quite nice, but I don't want to risk the "health" of my computer just for the sake of this program. I use my computer for my livelihood and I must be careful what I download.
Thank you
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Advisement needed. Downloaded zip file of app. Extracted readme, setup, and activate files. Read readme. Double-clicked setup. COMODO alert about heuristic something. Clicked "Ignore > once" each time alert came up (four times in sequence). Finished install. Clicked activate. Clicking Registration button brings up a window prompting me to enter a serial number. So where do I get the serial number? I uninstalled the program, and deleted the zip file, then tried downloading from the mirror link. Extracted files from downloaded zip. COMODO alert again. Clicked "Ignore > add to list of exceptions" this time. Clicked activate and am still prompted to enter a serial number. OK... what now? I'd really like to try this GOTD offer.
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Installed fine into my XP but, my Laptop Win 7 64 I attempted four times and I keep getting a Registry Key request. All these computers are setup so differently. My husband has a monster, it can eat both my Laptop and computer, but he cannot install any of the GAOTD software. I really wanted this one, but at least I was able to load it on my XP. I enjoy reading everyone's posts. I am learning from what you all are writing, especially from Asraf. Also, I want to thank GAOTD.
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I had no problems with the program. After reading the HELP file I learned how to adjust the outer box which shows you the area used to fill-in the space you want removed. After trying a few pics I learned what the PROGRAM can fix and what it can't. Since you can't tilt the outer box, it makes fixing a diagonal object very hard. Ashraf wanted a pointer tool because he found it hard to view the pictures with the boxes on the image. It seems he couldn't remove them. I just pressed the Escape Key and the boxes were gone.
A lot of people complain that the program doesn't work on GIF. First of all you shouldn't work on the original so save a copy as a JPEG and work on that one. you can always change it back.
I also agree with the people who feel this should be a plug-in to another program. After working on a picture where I couldn't get the result I wanted, I wished I could grab a paint brush and finish the job the old fashion way.
I feel I would use this more if I didn't have to go back and fort, from this program to another and maybe back. The price is also high. You can buy the last version of Photoshop for $50. Why would someone pay $40 for a program that's really a plug-in that's worth maybe $10?
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Fascinating little program. I've tried it on a variety of pictures and file types and works like a charm. Will definitely recommend it to friends and colleagues. I've used other programs to zoom, copy and paste to accomplish similar, less-than satisfactory results but this program is awesome. Kudos.
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To Sabine, #22:
"3. A good review would not say “there is a bug” (huh?
then what exactly is that bug? Otherwise its pointless)"
Ashraf did explain more about the "bug" in his full review.
Did you read it?
"Therefore speaking about a “bug” is obsolete."
Are you sure you know what "obsolete" means?
Using it in this fashion is very peculiar.
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I do not see the "free-form" option to draw the parameter around the object you want to remove like in the older version. Yet in the help menu it describes the same action but using the rectangle or pentagon tool which does not work that way. Anyone else notice that? Where is the free-form option? blazeschi-ext5@yahoo.com
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2 thumbs up--way up
OMgosh this program is a lifesaver. You CAN NOT compare it to
photoshop clone. This is 10 x's faster and does alot better job.
I use cs4 on a daily basis and inpaint is going to sit here right by
photoshop. I tested it by taking a duck out of a white cap lake
and you can't see where the duck was.
thanks GAOTD-- great work
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Nice Little Program. Work very well and did a excellent job on the test image. If you need to remove the "unwanted" from any picture, I would give this program a try.
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Thanks, I had 'lost' the previous version when I changed computer. Runs fine on Win 7 64 Premium, no crashes here.
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HELP!!! I had the previous GAOTD version of this and uninstalled it (maybe I shouldn't have done that). When I click open of the download, I get an error message, which says "The Compressed (zipped) Folder is invalid or corrupted." I tried wiping my system clean of any trace of the last version, and rebooting, but still getting the message. Can anyone tell me what I can do to install this?
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before I even started I was feeling negative.
The fact that I needed to go to the Help page to find the file menu is so annoying!!!!
But I'll give it a try.
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Thanks GOTD! I had a previous offer installed, but my hard disk had some problem and the I lost this application. I found it very useful. Thank you again.
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Helpful program, but with real limitations. Unless the 2.4 version has improved significantly from 2.3, it does not work well for removing objects, text etc. that have a complex background behind them. Best for small objects or objects on a random background - solid color, random lines or shapes (like the grass in the above sample image), etc.
The work-around (works sometimes) is to eliminate the object by repeatedly selecting a small area of the object and let the background fill it in, then selecting another small area, etc. Of course if you're going to do all that, you might as well use the clone tool which is much more accurate.
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@ 16. (& any others needing / using screen capture)
'Most' Windoz OSs can already do a screen capture;
just press the "PrtScn/SysRq" key on the keyboard!
Now that the screen is 'captured,' what to do w/ it?
You COULD 'paste' it into Paint, the M$ program in Windoz OSs since
about v.3.
OR you could use the freeware IrfanView, which is a GREAT program for viewing or converting formats.
In IrfanView, just open the program, put your cursor in the program, &
paste!
IrfanView also has video viewing capability,
& it can also play some media formats, assuming you have the plugins.
IF you need &/or use 'screen capture,'
you will likely find IrfanView to be a useful addition to your software tools.
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Installed fine directly over previous Giveaway of 2.0 (i.e, didn't remove 2.0 first), following the readme Vista (32) suggestion to run both setup and activate as administrator.
Installed fine also on XP (without being administrator).
Great little tool, used it to change (remove words) some album art, took about 5 minutes beginning to end without reading instructions. Didn't know I'd ever need it till then, when I was looking for a quick touch-up job. Now it's one of my top 10 favorite Giveaways (that would be an interesting thread someday when there's no offering).
I think it was Fubar that I need to thank for the original recommendation during the 2.0 Giveaway.
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#9 androidlove - I believe the prior program you’re referring to is Image Mender which GAOTD has previously included in their giveaways.
I too downloaded and used that program. I also downloaded inpaint from the previous time and much preferred Image Mender and was sad when I lost it in a harddrive crash.
I still use Gimp for heavy duty photo editing or manipulation, but for those quicky fixes or tweaks, Image Mender was excellent. It allowed you to ‘color’ over the exact item you wanted removed instead of Inpaint’s rectangular selection - try using that on a item that runs diagonally across your photo image. Additionally, it supported the following formats: JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, TGA, MNG, RAS, RAW, JP2, JPC, PCX.
Inpaint is decent enough, but how about offering Image Mender again GAOTD?… please?
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