In this tutorial you will learn how to remove disruptive objects and people from your images with DALL-E, an image editing tool by OpenAI. DALL-E is not only capable of generating completely new images, but also provides effective ways to edit existing images. The process is explained step by step, allowing you to achieve excellent results quickly.
Key Takeaways
DALL-E offers simple ways to edit images, especially for removing disruptive elements. The user interface is intuitive, and you can work in both English and German. Credits may be required to use the features of DALL-E, so keep this in mind.
Step-by-step guide
First, you need to access the DALL-E website. Go to labs.openai.com and log in or create a new account if you don't already have one.
Once you are logged in, you will see the DALL-E user interface. Click the inconspicuous button to upload an image. You can now select the image you want to edit.
In my case, I uploaded an image from my vacation in Croatia. The image initially looked like the original you can see. It had disruptive railings that I wanted to get rid of.
Once the image is uploaded, you will be asked if you want to crop the image. Choose the second option which you need for editing.
Now you will see the image editing frame. With this, you can mark the area from which you want to remove an object. Simply drag the frame around the disruptive railing you want to remove.
To erase the railing, choose the eraser tool. Set the size of the eraser to the maximum size to make editing easier. Make sure to zoom into the image precisely to work accurately.
Once you have selected the area you want to remove, you can now specify what should be added instead. Simply write "stones" in the designated text field. DALL-E will then fill the area with stones.
Now wait a moment for the result. DALL-E will deduct credits for this, so keep an eye on the amount of available credits. You start with 15 credits that you can use for editing.
Once the railing is removed, check out the result. Often, it is really impressive what AI can achieve. It looks as if the railing had never been there.
Now you can continue working on your image. If you are happy with the result, you can save it or use it directly for prints. I hung the image in the bathroom at the end - it looks simply fantastic!
Now let's try another example. Choose a simpler image to further deepen your understanding of the basics. You can use the frame tool again to edit the image as you like.
For example, mark all the people you want to disappear from the picture. DALL-E will analyze the area and show you corresponding suggestions to replace the people with the environment.
If you are not satisfied with the changes, you can simply click on "Generate," and DALL-E will show you new suggestions.
This way, you can try out different editing options repeatedly until you find the perfect solution.
