Inpainting and outpainting in DALL-E 2

Open AI offered inpainting and outpainting as additional features for a short time on DALL-E 2. Inpainting and outpainting are two distinct processes in image processing and computer graphics that deal with the restoration or generation of image content.

Inpainting is the process of filling in missing or corrupted parts of an image with plausible data derived from the surrounding pixels. Using the inpainting feature in DALL-E 2 allowed users to repair damaged areas of an image or fill in missing parts with content generated based on the surrounding area.

Outpainting is the process of extending the boundaries of an image by generating new content around the existing canvas based on the contextual information of the current image content. This feature allowed users to extend the boundaries of an existing image, generating additional content seamlessly connected to the outer edges of the original canvas.

These features were an enormously...