Inpaint Video

AI video inpainting is a technique for changing or reconstructing visual content inside an existing video. It uses artificial intelligence to generate replacement details across moving footage, rather than requiring someone to manually edit each frame.

Common applications include removing unwanted objects, replacing props, changing clothing, adding elements, and modifying background details. The goal is to make a targeted change within a shot while using the existing footage as context.

To inpaint a video online, upload your footage to a chat with Kapwing AI and enter a text prompt describing the visual change you want. Identify the object or scene detail, explain the new appearance, and include any important elements you want the AI to retain.

Generate the edited video, review it during playback, and refine your prompt if needed. You can continue making edits in Kapwing right from your browser.

Yes, Kapwing supports AI Image Inpainting, so you can add, remove, or replace objects or backgrounds in photos using text prompts. Similar to video inpainting, you can describe the changes you want without manually editing individual elements. Image inpainting works with still pictures, while AI video inpainting applies realistic changes across moving frames to account for camera angles, lighting, and movement.

Video inpainting changes content within an existing video frame, while video outpainting expands the scene beyond its original boundaries. Inpainting lets you remove unwanted objects, replace products, change clothing, or add new elements to footage. Outpainting uses AI to generate additional scenery around the original video, such as extending a vertical shot into a wider landscape view.

Video inpainting is a type of generative video editing focused on modifying content inside existing footage. Generative video editing is a broader category that also includes creating new footage, extending clips, changing video styles, and generating additional scenes.

Use video inpainting when you want to retain an existing shot and change a particular visual element. Use broader AI video generation tools when you need to create new footage or significantly change the action.

Yes, Kapwing's AI video inpainting tool preserves your video's original audio while making visual changes to the footage. You can use inpainting to change the objects and settings in your video without losing the original dialogue, music, or background sounds. After inpainting, you can also use Kapwing's Video Editor to adjust audio, add sound effects, or include background music.

AI video inpainting generates changes across moving footage rather than editing a single image. It accounts for the way objects, people, and camera angles change throughout a clip, adapting the inpainted content to fit the surrounding scene.

For example, when adding a product to someone's hand, AI can generate the product across multiple frames as the person moves or changes position. Lighting, shadows, perspective, and interactions influence how realistic the edit appears. Results vary depending on the complexity of the footage, so review the generated video during playback.

The best inpainting prompts are specific and clear about what should change and what should stay the same. Start by describing the object you want to change and the result you want to see. Include its location, appearance, and any visual details that should stay consistent. For example, "Replace the white sneakers with black leather boots. Keep the person's walking motion and the street background consistent."

You can also upload a reference image to show Kai a specific product, outfit, or object instead of describing every detail in text. After generating the edit, use follow-up prompts to adjust the result. You don't need technical video editing terminology to explain your changes.

Clear footage with good lighting, visible subjects, and limited motion blur generally gives AI more useful visual information. Objects with defined edges and consistent visibility are easier to identify than objects that move quickly or disappear behind other elements.

For realistic AI object replacement or removal, start with a short clip where the target is clearly visible. Upload a reference image when the exact appearance of a product or object matters. Kai can handle the editing process, but the quality and complexity of the source footage still affect the generated result.

Yes, Kapwing lets you upload reference images alongside your video to guide AI inpainting. Upload a photo of a real product, piece of clothing, accessory, or other object, then ask Kai to add it to your footage or replace an existing element. For example, you can upload a product photo and ask Kai to show someone holding or wearing it. The AI uses your image as a visual reference, adapting the object to the video's perspective, lighting, and movement for realistic product placement and video edits.

Kapwing works with a full range of leading AI models to generate and edit video. For inpainting, Kapwing uses Seedance 2.5 to make realistic edits that match your original footage.