GenSwap

What is GenSwap

GenSwap is advanced Generative AI technology that empowers photographers to alter image compositions by substituting or exchanging objects and effortlessly incorporating new AI-generated details based on user input.

GenSwap enables users to enhance their images by introducing elements like trees, animals, and more, turning ordinary photos into captivating visuals. For instance, you can replace an unappealing tree with a more attractive one, introduce a bird into the sky, or place a stone in the desert to enrich and improve your photograph.

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Prompt Input: Once a selection is made, the prompt text box labeled "What do you envision here?" will appear. Enter your detailed prompt in the designated text field, using nouns or adjectives plus nouns. Specify precisely what you want to see, such as "blue sea" or "big tiger," and refrain from using verbs like "change," "erase," "remove," "add," or "create."

Inappropriate content error

If you encounter an "inappropriate content" error message and are confident there's no violation of our terms and conditions, try altering the mask or the prompt. While GenSwap may function with prompts in other languages, we recommend using English for more accurate results.

Undo/Redo Functionality: allows you to reverse or repeat the previous action.

Preview Icon: To observe the outcomes before and after, click the preview icon, represented by an eye symbol.

Zoom Feature: Adjust your view using the zoom slider or the left and right bracket keys to magnify or shrink the view of the image.

Select: When swapping an object, activate the "select" option, fine-tune the brush size, and paint over the region you wish to substitute. It's advisable to be generous with your selection, providing the tool with more intricate details to enhance accuracy.

Deselect: Once an object is selected, enable the "deselect" option, refine the brush size, and paint over the area you want to exclude from the selection.

Reset Selection: Following the application of GenSwap, the object remains selected. If the desired outcome isn't achieved, you can reapply the swap tool by selecting it again. If you wish to replace a different object, reset the current selection and create a new one.

Swap button: Simply click the swap button to utilize GenSwap and replace the selected object in your image. This innovative tool goes beyond essential swapping, harnessing content-aware AI techniques for a refined result. You can continue to choose the swap button to cycle through different outcomes, fine-tuning your edits until you achieve the desired result.

Cancel Button: If you opt not to implement the alterations, simply click the cancel button.

Save Button: When content with the GenSwap outcomes, click the save button to confirm the changes. This will generate a new image saved in TIF format, renamed with the GENSWAP extension, and added to the Genitive Creations folder.

Applying GenSwap

Below is a step-by-step guide for swapping objects in an image with GenSwap.

1. Begin in the Catalog view and choose an image with objects you want to swap.

2. Adjust the brush size and select the object generously. Precision is not required. You can deselect a selection by clicking the Deselect button.

3. Write a descriptive prompt in the prompt text box using nouns or adjectives plus nouns. Specify precisely what you want to see, such as "blue sea" or "big tiger," and refrain from using verbs like "change," "erase," "remove," "add," or "create."

4. Click the Swap Button to initiate the object replacement. You can repeatedly select the swap button to explore different outcomes, fine-tuning your edits until you achieve the desired result.

5. Click the preview icon to view the before and after results.

6. Confirm your changes by clicking the save button.

7. The modified image will be renamed, with "GenSwap" included in the filename, and then saved in the Genitive Creations folder.

Tips

1. Make Object Swaps for Optimal Results: Remember, the tool is crafted for swapping objects. When you're creating something new, the best results come from swapping existing elements.

2. Craft Your Prompts Thoughtfully: Avoid unsatisfactory results by using well-phrased prompts. Imagine that the object is already in your photo, and you are describing it.

3. Mask It Right for Magic: Masks are your secret weapon! Ensure you get the best outcomes by using masks in different ways.

4. Iterate and Experiment: Not happy with the first try? No worries! Play around with the same mask, try different prompts, or adjust your approach. It's like magic—you might discover the perfect combination.

5. Size Matters—Mark It Clearly: If you're getting "nothing" in the result, check your marked area. Ensure it's large enough for the tool to work its magic and match the size accurately.

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