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title: Image Editing Masterclass: All 10 Edit Modes Explained
description: DatBot can do more than generate images. Here's every edit mode and when to use each one.
date: January 12, 2026
author: Robert Soares
category: guide
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Image generation is cool. But sometimes you already have an image and just need to fix or change something.

That's where edit modes come in. DatBot has 10 of them.

## How to Access Edit Mode

1. Go to Media → Images
2. Switch from "Generate" to **"Edit"** tab
3. Upload your image
4. Pick an edit type
5. Add instructions if needed
6. Generate

Now let's go through each mode.

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## 1. None (General Edits)

**What it does:** Applies whatever instructions you give. No specific transformation—just follows your prompt.

**Use when:** Your edit doesn't fit the other categories.

**Example prompt:** "Add a sunset in the background" or "Put a party hat on the dog"

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## 2. Enhance

**What it does:** Improves overall image quality. Sharpens details, improves colors, reduces noise.

**Use when:** Your image looks a bit soft or low-quality.

**Example:** Phone photos that could use some polish.

**Note:** Works with one image at a time.

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## 3. Upscale

**What it does:** Increases resolution. Makes small images bigger without turning them into blurry messes.

**Options:** 2x or 4x size increase.

**Use when:** You have a small image that needs to be larger.

**Example:** That 400px thumbnail needs to be a 1600px hero image.

**Note:** Works with one image at a time.

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## 4. Colorize

**What it does:** Adds realistic color to black and white photos.

**Use when:** You have old B&W photos you want in color.

**Example:** Grandma's 1950s wedding photo.

**Note:** Works with one image at a time. AI guesses colors based on context—results vary.

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## 5. Restore

**What it does:** Fixes old, damaged, or degraded photos. Removes scratches, repairs tears, fixes fading.

**Use when:** You have vintage or damaged photos.

**Example:** That water-stained family photo from the 80s.

**Note:** Works with one image at a time. Major damage may need multiple passes.

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## 6. Remove Background

**What it does:** Cuts out the subject and removes the background. Makes it transparent.

**Use when:** You need a subject isolated for use elsewhere.

**Example:** Product photos for your website, headshots for profiles.

**Output:** PNG with transparency.

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## 7. Remove Object

**What it does:** Erases something from the image and fills in the space naturally.

**Use when:** There's something in the image you don't want.

**Example prompt:** "Remove the person in the red shirt" or "Remove the trash can on the left"

**Tip:** Be specific about what to remove. "Remove clutter" is too vague.

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## 8. Replace Background

**What it does:** Keeps the subject, replaces everything behind it.

**Use when:** Great subject, bad background.

**Example prompt:** "Replace the background with a professional office" or "Put them on a beach at sunset"

**Tip:** Describe the new background in detail.

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## 9. Fix Lighting

**What it does:** Corrects lighting issues. Brightens dark areas, tones down overexposed spots, balances overall exposure.

**Use when:** Good photo, bad lighting.

**Example:** Indoor photos that are too dark, outdoor photos with harsh shadows.

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## 10. Stylize

**What it does:** Applies an artistic style to your image. Can make photos look like paintings, cartoons, etc.

**Use when:** You want to transform the aesthetic.

**Example prompt:** "Make this look like a watercolor painting" or "Convert to anime style"

**Tip:** Combine with a style preset for more control.

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## Quick Reference

| Mode | Best For | One Image Only? |
|------|----------|-----------------|
| None | Custom edits | No |
| Enhance | Quality improvement | Yes |
| Upscale | Making images bigger | Yes |
| Colorize | B&W to color | Yes |
| Restore | Fixing old/damaged photos | Yes |
| Remove Background | Isolating subjects | No |
| Remove Object | Deleting unwanted things | No |
| Replace Background | New backgrounds | No |
| Fix Lighting | Exposure/lighting fixes | No |
| Stylize | Artistic transformations | No |

## Tips

- **Quality matters for edits.** Higher quality settings give better edit results.
- **Be specific.** Vague prompts get vague results.
- **Combine modes.** Restore an old photo, then colorize it, then enhance it.
- **Original is safe.** Edits create new images. Your original stays untouched.
- **Credits vary.** More complex edits use more credits.

## Common Issues

| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Edit looks wrong | Add more detail to your prompt |
| Upscale looks blurry | Try 2x instead of 4x, or use Enhance first |
| Background removal has rough edges | Use higher quality setting |
| Colorize looks unrealistic | It's AI guessing—some images work better than others |
| Object removal left artifacts | Be more specific about what to remove |

That's the full edit toolkit. Stop settling for "good enough" photos.