How to Use Stable Diffusion to Remove & Change Clothes

Stable Diffusion has taken the AI art world by storm, generating stunning visuals based on simple text prompts. But its capabilities extend beyond creating entirely new images. This powerful tool can also be used to manipulate existing photos, including the fascinating ability to change and remove clothing. This guide will delve into the exciting world of using Stable Diffusion to remove clothing in images with the inpainting features.

Note: It's crucial to acknowledge the ethical concerns surrounding AI-powered clothing removal. Stable Diffusion should only be used to remove clothes from images you own or have explicit permission to modify.

Part 1. How to Remove Clothes in Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion makes it possible to effortlessly remove clothing from photos. So everyone can become a fashion editor. The steps are simple. Here's the guide on using Stable Diffusion to remove clothing in images:

Step 1. Load your photo to Stable Diffusion

Launch your Stable Diffusion interface. Navigate to the img2img tab. This section focuses on manipulating existing images. Within the img2img tab, locate the inpaint sub-tab. This specific area is designed for editing and filling in specific portions of an image and you can remove cloth here.

Drag and drop your image into the designated image upload area, or click the area to select a file from your computer.

Step 2. Masking the clothing that you want to remove

After your photo is imported into Stable Diffusion, you need to choose the cloth that you want to remove. With the Draw mask option still active, you can meticulously paint over the clothing you want to remove. You can drag the provided slider to adjust the brush size for detailed masking.

Remember, avoid the face and any other element you want to remain unchanged. The more detailed and accurate your mask is, the better the final results will be.

Step 3. Crafting the prompt and adjust the inpainting settings

Once you've meticulously masked the clothing you want to remove using the brush tool, you need to provide a prompt to remove the area.

• Describe the desired outcome: Provide clear and concise instructions. In my example, Iwant to remove the high collar of the cloth in my photo. So words like "remove collar," "no collar," or "V-neck" work well.
• Enhance quality: To encourage a high-quality result, you can add "high quality" or "realistic" to your prompt.
• Refine with negatives: While not always necessary, you can add negative words like worst quality, low quality, cartoon, etc. to avoid wrong result.

Fine-Tuning Inpainting Settings for Optimal Results

• Resize mode: Crop and resize
• Maks mode: Inpaint masked
• Masked content: original
• Inpaint area: Whole picture
• Denoising strength: it  controls how much change it will make compared with the original image. Nothing will change when you set it to 0. You will get an unrelated inpainting when you set it to 1. 0.75 is usually a good starting point. Decrease if you want to change less.
• Latent noise or latent nothing: These advanced settings are for complete removal and creative exploration. Choose them if you want to generate something entirely new in the masked area, like removing a limb or hiding a hand.

Step 4. Start to remove clothes

Once you're satisfied with your mask and prompt settings, click the orange "Generate" button. Stable Diffusion will then take your image, analyze the masked area, and use your prompt to remove the clothing you selected.

The magic of Stable Diffusion lies in its iterative process. Here are some ways to achieve your desired outcome:

• Target Specific Areas: Want to remove just the sleeves? Simply adjust your mask to focus on those areas while leaving the rest of the clothing intact.
• Refine the Prompt: Don't be afraid to experiment with different prompts! Describing the desired result as "sleeveless" for this image is a great start. You can further refine it by specifying the style (e.g., tank top, off-the-shoulder) or adding details like straps or a bare midriff.
• Generate and Repeat: The first attempt might not be perfect. Based on the initial results, you can fine-tune the mask or prompt and try generating again for a more polished outcome.

With this approach, you can achieve precise clothing removal and explore a variety of creative possibilities in your images.

Part 2. How to Change Clothes in Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion's capabilities extend far beyond simply removing clothing. This AI tool empowers you to become a virtual fashion designer, allowing you to modify existing outfits and create entirely new looks within your images. While the core steps remain similar to removing clothes, you need to provide a clear and detailed description of the desired clothing you want to replace the existing outfit in the prompts.

When writing a prompt for changing clothes in Stable Diffusion, mention the type of clothing (e.g., dress, shirt, pants), style (e.g., casual, formal), and desired color. Here are some additional details that can enhance your prompt:

• Material: Specify the fabric (e.g., silk, cotton, leather) for a more realistic outcome.
• Style details: Include details like buttons, pockets, collars, or patterns for a more specific look.
• Context: Consider the overall scene in the image. Does the new outfit fit the environment?

Conclusion

Stable Diffusion has opened up a captivating realm of possibilities, allowing you to effortlessly transform and manipulate clothing within your images. With the above steps, you should be able to seamlessly remove existing outfits, replace them with entirely new ensembles, and even explore a variety of creative fashion styles.