Works fine on laptop with WinXP 32bit.
On desktop with Win7 64bit works fine except in Multi View: after selecting and loading the 1st image and after selecting the 2nd image, Inpaint shows a popup with a progress bar, and then crashes after a few seconds !?
Same result when launching in compatibility mode for XP SP3 and as an administrator.

I don't see my past post here where I was very upset about the Inpaint people ripping me off of my money with the 4.0 version that now has an annoying quality control menu to click away after every single save of a picture, which really sucks your time. This annoying menu is also in the 3.1 version, but not in the 3.0 version. They would not refund me, nor offer this previoius version at request, thus ripping me off.

I came to update that now to say they have finally offered me the 3.0 version weeks later, so my purchase isn't in vain. (Why the long wait?) But as equally upsetting is now knowing the Giveaway people are filtering out true reviews. Overall point is that this is the most wonderful software when it can be used in a time-assisting manner, and where the developer you buy from, cares about your concerns.

Got this last time around and although I couldn't get my laptop to accept it (it's just kind of like that) it has been an excellent addition to my desktop - I highly recommend it.

Downloaded easy, installed easy, easy to use, but would not save the photo. It was fun to try, but useless if you can't save the photos

#4allOFFyou --- v3.00 ==>> v3.10


Pros

- Improved color details on full zoom. Give better close-up details.
- The final results is, visibly, much better. More of the correct color details is removed.
- A brush size-cursor, so now you can see where you are on the photo. Your time behind the PC is now the half when using this program.


Cons

- The size of the program: v3.0 is 5426 KB, but v3.1 is 7309 KB --- It seems weird that those absolutely small changes can add 1883 KB to the program.
- Still the ugly brush size icon that looks like a bad shaped circle.


Overall
There is visible changes on the GUI (the actual size of the brush is now visible 24/7) and a new icon that activate the final function of the program ! The product of the program is much cleaner than v3.0 results ! BUT do you get what you pay for ? Well... there is more than 2 answers to that question...

1. When you´re short on time and need this function it´s an expensive way to do it, but if you can live with the result of this programs outcome then could it over time be a fair price.

2. When time isn´t the problem and you just want this function, so you can remove unwanted spots on your photos with a simple tool then could this program be a cheap way to do so.

Improvements
- I would like to see the "clear seletion" button removed, as I hit it too often when I´m going to use the Inpaint button !
- Center the photos on zoom. This will help the user to do the work faster.
- A sound when done with the photo. I use more than 2 PCs. It would be nice to know when and where to turn, so I can save time overall.

You do NOT have to remove a older version -- just create a different destination folder (if you use a desktop shortcut be sure to rename the new one different from the old one) -- I had version 3.0 and I added this one, now I have 3.0 and 3.1 and they both work fine.

I wanted to say thanks again, and show off what just took 2 seconds to fix. It took longer to load up onto a site than it was to fix.

BEFORE:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/MODIFIRE/me3.jpg

AFTER:
http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c122/MODIFIRE/fixedarrow.jpg

Too cool, and thanks again for such a small, effective, great program!!!

I just downloaded, installed and activated Inpaint on my Windows 7 64 bit system without difficulty. It works fairly well for what it does, at least depending on what type of picture you try to touch-up. It took one attempt to remove a simple flower from a photo against a black background, but four attempts to remove a shadow against a light background(a person's skin). I previously downloaded "Photoupz" from GOTD, which does exactly what Inpaint does in the exact same way. So, although Inpaint kind of works, I'll be uninstalling it because I like Photoupz. But thanks GOTD and Teorex.

7x64 I have used this program for a couple of yrs now. If 1 uses a program for that long (& on more than 1 computer) I believe it speaks volumes on how good the user thinks the product is. The user is also an avid Photoshop user. I think this program makes some jobs easier & just as good as PS - the best one (4 me) is the copy tool that all 2 ez can make parts of a photo look like its been PS'd unless u add more tools & more time 2 remedy it. Inpaint can make it similar, but not repetitious & that's a very good thing. Plus it's fairly light on the resources, which is a very good thing.
Also, I've noticed that the developers DO take users' suggestions to improve their product - which is a very good thing. I do think this version is better than any of the previous & i thought the 1st one I used was good, even thou it could have used the improvements that have been made on this 1.
Another suggestion to the developers wud b 2 make the brush size icon solid, rather than the outline bc I found it ezily lost in a detailed photo (until u start to use it which it then becomes solid) but finding where it is to start I had to go outside the photo & watch it carefully to the spot to Start the use which shudn't b necessary.
Another suggestion is to add the 'enter' key to set the change in motion as well as the 'Inpaint' icon especially when its hard to locate the brush so that u can leave the mouse at the site of the change.
Thanks for a great product & conscientious developers!!!

@ Comment 115
Hi Deb - Evolving Lady (cute) Perhaps you can try re-installing version 3.1 then activating it before running/opening the program, as per previous comments above have said. So alas all is not lost, and hope this helps you.

Inpaint in my opinion, has been created with the strong intention as to what the software vendor had designed it for.

The simple ease of use is one of it's strongest points without the inclusion of complex photo touch-up tools make this program rated highly for the beginner to intermediate users, as opposed to something like Adobe Photoshop which need almost a university degree to pilot the program.

Even to the professional who wishes to attain the same results with less task oriented steps would find "InPaint" a valuable asset to it's tools for photo editing efficiency, to remove those undesirable objects.

To say the least, Inpaint designed the program as a one size fits the majority of users, rather than attempting the impossible .. to capture 99% of it's audience.

Irfanview however (not that I have experience with it), sounds as though it has an easy command centre while not being intense on complexity. Quite a few more tools than the intended usage of Inpaint, however most seem unappreciable and would like more features, bells and whistles within Inpaint.

Multiple hats off to TeoreX for offering this program with the full intention of this photo editor's use. If Version 4 is VERY MUCH like Ver. 3.1 with perhaps cosmetic changes, I can understand why the earlier version is up as free for GOTD.

Many Thanks .. muchos gracias to GOTD and TeoreX.

Jeff - An Avid Experienced PC User.

It does exactly what it says. It is just like the clone tool of photo editing programs, but easier and faster.

#3 Mr Rate.
I did your same pic with great results!
Please know one must move the dashed box just to the right or left and re-size it to use boxed area as the fill in.
please see my results.

before: http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i342/Tedepmen/GOTD/CopyofDSC01907.jpg
after: http://s1132.photobucket.com/albums/m562/pi-r-2/?action=view&current=Co.jpg
Thank you Inpaint & GOTD!

Hi, InPaint is one of these Programs you cannot get.. too angry with when criticizing, right?
It should not be (at the same token) overpraised!
Yes, it never pretends to be what it isn't, and yes, it can be a quick and useful photographic Tool.

But - it's NOT free! And even free Programs have more professional approach to providing (for example) a link somewhere in the Toolbar for checking if there is a newer Version available, right?
NOT InPaint, so it seams!

Knowing that it is basically not recommended to check for updates once GAOTD is installed and activated, or it might "cancel" the Software given free on the day - I decided to check if today's Version (3.01) of InPaint might, just might, be "magically" turned into 4.0 (some GAOTDs do check for updates and it's fine!) NOWHERE to go. Blind chase..
Not only that - some of the links for InPaint Site show blank Page:((

C'mon Guys, You should be tiny bit concerned about (important!) details such as these mentioned above?
Don't leave Your "baby" unwrapped this way, or it will catch chill !!:)

I like InPaint, had it in the past, lost it, glad to have it back:), but unless it's treated more seriously (vast Competition out there!!) - I don't think I would actually spend much cash on it. Sorry, and as usual - wishing InPaint all the best, no ill intentions on my part.

Thanks GAOTD, who knows, by the time Version 4.0 pops in here (I hope) - it might be a different ball game (for me) and loosing it again would immediately make me to put on my shopping list without hesitation..

wow...many people like this program...well...it a really good program...just wanna suggest to u guys to compare it with PhotoUpz..(http://www.photoupz.com/)..(http://www.mediafire.com/?45acqug72at82v9)...really similar or should i say much better...u decide it...:)

Deb

Close the Inpaint program.
Then click Activate.exe in the downloaded GOTD Inpaint ZIP file.
The GOTD screen to say activated will appear.
Then go to your Inpaint program and run it.

HI All,

I have a Vista and had Inpaint 3.0. I had to delete my Inpaint 3.0 for 3.1, well guess what.....I can't seem to Activate it and now I not only can't activate it but also lost my 3.0.

Still love you guys though!!

Evolving Lady

Rob@97

Your right to query where within a superb generic viewer such as IrfanView is the single feature to match a program such as to-days multi-byte giveaway.
For those that are not aware, the paint plugin for Irfanview has a very good cloning feature which with practice can "fix" such blemishes as the unwanted people in a landscape. However it is limited to a simple variable brush replacement of one area with another and takes some time messing with the settings to get similar results to InPaint, but if you already use IrfanView it is worth checking it out.

I've been using Inpaint since version 1. It can hardly be easier to use - just paint over the bits you don't want and click Inpaint. Simple and effective. If you work on small areas, it gives an excellent result. Absolutely no complaints from me after several years using it.

Downloaded, installed, activated (ran both setup & activate as admin; during install, unchecked Launch Impaint, THEN clicked Finish, activated, and finally launched the program), tested, and saved test photo on Vista Home Prmium SP2 without any problems.

The test photo was a large winter scene with a watermark that I currently use as my desktop background. Worked like a charm! Inpaint removed the watermark perfectly although I must admit that the area was all white snow. I only remove watermarks when I'm using a photo for personal reasons such as a background on my desktop (which I change quite frequently) and this little gem is fast and easy. I've used version 3.0 from the earlier giveaway and figured I'd try this update even though it's not the current version (I have both 3.0 & 3.1 installed now in separate folders to try to figure out the differences).

Even though it isn't perfect with more complex pictures, for what I use it for, it's fast, easy, and convenient. This one is a keeper for me. Thanks GOTD and TeoreX!

I have used Inpaint 3.0 a lot but downloaded 3.1 after I read that you can now see the marker before clicking on it. A big improvement.
A pity that they have not given us the guidelines feature from v 4.0 since that is the one area where I find that Inpaint behaves poorly (and Photoupz is better). In practice I usually divide the area to be corrected into zones and work on one zone at a time. You then have better control of what you Inpaint in each zone. So if you could mark straight lines at the edge of a zone, as suggested in one of the ideas above, you could actually achieve the same results without the guidelines feature. That idea would go straight to the top of my choices.

Where can I get the registration key for the giveaway of the day?

Better than Paint or any app I have used previously,even retouched 1 of my most prized photos with it {after having made a copy of it of course}however it was a needless act as the copy worked on was almost perfect.Thanks 4 the Inpaint app,Travis

The program loaded and installed well on my XP ver 3.

The program is simple and works well if the object to be removed
is surrounded by a good area of back ground, such as a picture of flying saucer with a blue sky back ground.

However, if the back ground is only on one side of the object to be removed, then the result is haphazard, and not satisfactory. A lasso tool will be ideal in this situation to do the job manually.

Basheer.

RE: #3's comment: Not sure what went wrong when you tried to use the program, but it is capable of MUCH BETTER results than you got. I've been using the program for a long while, so I'm an "experienced" user perhaps, compared to a first-time user.

Take a look at the link below. The top image is the original, the one on the lower-left is the one #3 showed as an example of what it could do. It had badly distorted backgrounds and a clearly-evident bird-shaped outline. The one on the lower-right of the image is the one I made, using his same original image. Editing time, about 2 minutes.

As you can see, although not perfect along the color border between light-dark, it is far better than the other sample picture. Even the lines in the background blended in correctly and the bird is about 95% vanished, even when magnified.

Check this link:
http://www.wordforlife.com/inpaint.jpg

Varying the size of the brush can help a lot. The fine work was done with the brush size of 5 as shown in the screenshot posted at my link.

Although not Giveaway guy's fault , this should not be on this site . This program should be given free to anyone who wants it as it is their older version . I do not see this as a special promotion as this site normally partakes in . I am saddened to see it here . This FREE program is taking up space that could have been used for a TRUE giveaway .

Perfect install and reg with win7 pro. If you open program prior to activation/registration, then it will be limited. As soon as you run the activation and open the program again, you will see it has been properly activated.

Great simple to use tool. Fixed a few noticeable blemishes on an old polaroid picture. It really does a great job. Thanks!

Results are cloudy. The program fails to match the texture around the removal, but it finds the right color mixes just fine.

Activation took 4 tries. I ran it when the program was running twice (didn't activate) then once when it wasn't running (only the activation software). Then I ran the program, closed it without doing anything then ran the activation software. That seemed to finally register/activate the program. Now I can save files. If you are having trouble, try a fresh install then immediately run the activation before launching for the first time (I didn't install any further options from the activation menu either).

Another excelent giveaway! I had this before, lost it, and am very glad to have it again. As for the update: I'd imagine it has been produced to IMPROVE the software, so will be a good thing!
Thanks GOTD.

If the publisher wants honest feedback they should be putting a beta version up of the program that they retail, and ask for people to review and offer comments on.
Improvements to their software is what I thought this was all about. Maybe I was wrong?
I am quite happy to test and offer ideas or feedback/comments on the software of reputable software makers.
BUT! I wont offer nothing unless it is at the very least a version that is close to or a beta version of what they sell now.(This is only fair if the publisher wants

to improve their software and have us free testers do it for them.)
Kel

Win 7-64 Works well.

An amazingly useful utility. I bought it long ago, and now will install it on my laptop for ad hoc image editing. It will surprise you how often you go to this...

Thanks, gaotd -- this is a winner!

Very smooth install and registration on Mac. Looks to do the job very well. Highly recommended.

Emily Post 1
Could you elaborate slightly, for those that may wish to compare them to this giveaway.
I don't mean post(write) a tutorial, but just a couple of words to be used when checking out those other programs.
EG If searching Iranview's Help File, what terminology do they use to describe this touchup/correction repair operation ?
And what terminology do the others use ?
Thanks

nice amazing

I redownloaded it and it works fine now. I've used this program for years and just had to get a new hard drive yesterday and lost it.
How fortuitous is this! Thanks GOTD!!

Comment# 3 - I should have been a little more specific but it sounds like your computer is not capable of handling Inpaint. Actually the larger the area you do taking in or matching up what is going to replace the area you are deleting the better it does. You do have to play with it some. It only took a matter of seconds to render the bird results you see in the finished photo.

The process is not really long and tedious. It is almost like slapping whitewash on a wall when you have an area as big as in your photo.

And by the way, I am not connected with Inpaint or Teorex in any way. It is just a fair shake for a really good program offered by the good folks at GOTD. I love what they do.

The register page goes too quickly for me to read it!

fast easy install/activation (XP). Works great and is fast. If you don't have one like this grab it.

Downloaded fine and said it was activated, but when I tried to save, it said I had to register.

Pretty simple. Good for sizing. But there are not many options. I was a bit disappointed that the Help was not included in the program.

I have been using the 3.0 version from July and it has worked weel for me. Two thumbs up.

Says activation successful, but I cannot see any way to enter the serial number. Is there a step I missed?

Thanks but way too simple of a skill set. Ok for basic user I guess.
Didn't have any of stated problems with program's operations on Win 7 x64. Saves ok. Ran it unactivated and saw the serial number entry in Help pull down. Exited prog. Ran Activate.exe and the serial number field is gone showing it is registered.
Besides the very basic tool there's little nits. When open it and resize the small screen to larger area of a vertical photo, the resize will disappear from new launch nor will it keep a full screen size from launch to launch. Productivity tools like under File lacks the option to reopen last used - no rotate image. Needs those kind of simple ops. On to other things. There will be more useful apps for sure from GOTD in 2012.

I am somewhat disappointed by this offering. Version 4 is available on the TeoreX site. I find it a tease. Thumbs down on this one, IMHO.

Comment# 3 - If used right Inpaint can be a very good program even for professionals. The following link will show your photo using nothing but Inpaint. http://www.rbswebs4u.com/images/nobird.jpg

I also have the 3.0 version and would also like to know if there is any difference with 3.1 and do I need to unistall the 3.0 first. It is a good program. Get it if you don't have it. Thanks GOTD and TeoreX.

Been using Inpaint for a couple of years now and it's one of my favorite 'little' utilities... for example, wrestling photos shot with flash often have little WHITE eyes on everyone in the bleachers... many tools fix 'red eye' but none do white eyes. With a very small dot, Inpaint fills in the white spot with flesh color and the photo is much better. Also great for removing bright spots where flash reflects.

As for USING Inpaint, it takes a little practice. Adjust the boundary border so it includes only colors and textures you want in the fill; otherwise it will try to include what's inside the boundary.

For large areas, do SMALL areas at a time and again include only texture and colors you want in the re-fill. Doing a large area all at once takes a long time, and tries to include too much from the surrounding areas.

3.1 works for me as I don't do any major modification to my snapshots. I took the shot to record the truth of the moment.
However, can you offer InPaint 2.8 again? Ultra simple for kids to use and it worked well. My kids loved using it for their school projects.

Installed on Win 7, 64 bit, registered easily, and program does seem to work well. Has trouble with complicated fixes, but does a decent job on small blemishes. I found that making too many changes to one picture causes the program to crash, so save often. I am satisfied that it will fill my needs.
Thanks GAOTD

Nice!
Simple program... simple to use... great for getting rid of little boo-boos in your pics.
Super for simple minded folk like me. :)
Thanks GOTD