Image Editing

Kamay lets you edit images in the project space canvas with annotations. Select a region, describe the change, add reference images, and generate a new result.

Add Annotations

Step 1: Open Image

In the project space canvas, select the image you want to edit.

Step 2: Enter Edit Mode

Click Smart Edit in the image toolbar.

Step 3: Select Area

Click and drag on the image to draw the area you want to edit.

Step 4: Add Annotation

After selecting an area, an input box will pop up:

Enter the edit request
Click Add reference image to choose from local uploads, conversation images, or project images
You can also paste an image directly as a reference image (Ctrl/Cmd + V)
Click Confirm to show the region as a numbered marker
If you want to close the editor for now, click Cancel or the close icon in the top right; the draft will be saved before it closes

Step 5: Submit Modification

You can keep adding more regions. When you're done, click Generate in the toolbar.

Tip Each region can have its own description and reference images. At least one region must include a description before Generate becomes available; reference images only support the request. You can also select multiple reference images at once.

Other Canvas Image Actions

When you select an image on the canvas, a toolbar appears above it. In addition to Smart Edit, you can use these actions:

Action	What it does
Crop	Remove unwanted parts of the image, with ratio presets, custom width and height, and aspect-ratio lock
Edit text	Detect text regions in the image, then smart edit text, delete text, or convert it to a text box
Resize	Generate new size versions using common ratios, Amazon presets, TikTok presets, or custom dimensions
Preview	Open a larger image preview, with zoom and drag controls
Download	Download the current image locally
Send to conversation	Add the image to the current conversation input for further AI analysis or processing
Save to project	Save the image into project resources
Copy	Copy the current image element
Delete	Remove the current image element from the canvas

Note Crop, Smart Edit, Edit text, and Resize all generate new image versions instead of overwriting the original image. Deleting a canvas element does not automatically delete the original file from the project resource library.

Crop Image

Select an image
Click Crop
Choose a ratio, or enter custom width and height
Turn aspect-ratio lock on or off as needed
Click Crop

Resize Image

Select an image
Click Resize
Select one or more sizes, or enter custom width and height
Click Generate N sizes

Tip You can generate up to 8 size versions at a time. If generation fails, you can retry or remove the failed item.

Edit Text in an Image

Select an image
Click Edit text
Wait for Kamay to detect text regions in the image
Select the text region you want to edit
Choose Smart edit text, Delete text, or Convert to text box
If you choose smart edit, enter the new text and save the change
Click Replace to generate the updated image

Tip If no text region is detected, the image may not contain clear editable text. Text editing collects changes first, then generates a new result image.

Annotation Types

Modify Content

Describe your desired modification:

Annotation Example	Description
"Change to white background"	Modify background
"Make the product more prominent"	Adjust subject
"Add industrial style elements"	Add elements
"Adjust brightness"	Adjust effects

Reference Images

You can:

Click Add reference image to open the menu
Upload a local image
Select from conversation images
Select from project images
Select from brand or product libraries
Choose multiple reference images at once

Brand and product sources are a two-step flow:

Pick a brand or product
Then select images from that source

You can also:

Search for images in the dialog
Add multiple reference images at once

Example:

"Change the background to the style of this reference image"

Multiple Annotation Modifications

Add Multiple Annotations

You can add multiple regions to one image:

Select the first region and add a description
Select the second region and add a description
Continue adding more regions
Click Generate

Modify Single Annotation

Click the existing region number
Edit the description or reference images again
Click Confirm to save

Tip If you only want to close the editor temporarily, click Cancel. Your current draft will stay there.

Delete Annotation

Select the region you want to remove
Click the delete button in the top right corner of the region
The region will be removed

Note Deleting a region only removes the annotation. It does not delete the original image.

AI Processing Flow

After Submission

After clicking Generate:

Kamay first creates a new pending image
AI generates the result from each region's description and reference images
When generation finishes, the new image appears as a new canvas image
While generating, the toolbar shows Generating...

View Results

The new image appears on the canvas
Select it to zoom in
If generation fails, you can retry or remove the failed item

Tip The original image is not overwritten. You can keep it, edit the new image, or save the new image to the project.

Use Cases

Case 1: Change Background

Annotation:

Select background area
Enter: "Change to white background"

Case 2: Highlight Subject

Annotation:

Select product area
Enter: "Make the product more prominent"

Case 3: Add Elements

Annotation:

Select area to add elements
Enter: "Add industrial style decorative elements"
Or upload reference image

Case 4: Adjust Effects

Annotation:

Select area to adjust
Enter: "Increase brightness" or "Adjust color tone"

Save Modified Images

Auto Save

Newly generated images will automatically appear on the canvas.

Save to Project

Select the newly generated image
Click Save to Project
Choose the project and folder
Confirm the save

Replace Original

You cannot directly overwrite the original image. Save the new image to the project and handle the original separately.

Next Steps

Image Generation - Learn more image generation techniques

Frequently Asked Questions

What if the annotation is not satisfactory?

You can:

Click the region number to edit it
Delete the region and add it again
Click Generate again

What if AI doesn't understand my annotation?

Try:

Be more specific about your desired modification
Upload reference images
Provide more context information

Can I add only reference images?

No. Each region needs a description. Reference images only help AI understand your request more accurately.

What happens when I click Cancel?

The editor saves your current draft first, then closes. You can click the region again later to keep editing.

Can I undo modifications?

The generated result is a new image and does not overwrite the original. You can delete the result you do not need or generate a new version.

Kamay lets you edit images in the project space canvas with annotations. Select a region, describe the change, add reference images, and generate a new result.

Add Annotations

Step 1: Open Image

In the project space canvas, select the image you want to edit.

Step 2: Enter Edit Mode

Click Smart Edit in the image toolbar.

Step 3: Select Area

Click and drag on the image to draw the area you want to edit.

Step 4: Add Annotation

After selecting an area, an input box will pop up:

Enter the edit request
Click Add reference image to choose from local uploads, conversation images, or project images
You can also paste an image directly as a reference image (Ctrl/Cmd + V)
Click Confirm to show the region as a numbered marker
If you want to close the editor for now, click Cancel or the close icon in the top right; the draft will be saved before it closes

Step 5: Submit Modification

You can keep adding more regions. When you're done, click Generate in the toolbar.

Other Canvas Image Actions

When you select an image on the canvas, a toolbar appears above it. In addition to Smart Edit, you can use these actions:

Action	What it does
Crop	Remove unwanted parts of the image, with ratio presets, custom width and height, and aspect-ratio lock
Edit text	Detect text regions in the image, then smart edit text, delete text, or convert it to a text box
Resize	Generate new size versions using common ratios, Amazon presets, TikTok presets, or custom dimensions
Preview	Open a larger image preview, with zoom and drag controls
Download	Download the current image locally
Send to conversation	Add the image to the current conversation input for further AI analysis or processing
Save to project	Save the image into project resources
Copy	Copy the current image element
Delete	Remove the current image element from the canvas

Crop Image

Select an image
Click Crop
Choose a ratio, or enter custom width and height
Turn aspect-ratio lock on or off as needed
Click Crop

Resize Image

Select an image
Click Resize
Select one or more sizes, or enter custom width and height
Click Generate N sizes

Tip You can generate up to 8 size versions at a time. If generation fails, you can retry or remove the failed item.

Edit Text in an Image

Select an image
Click Edit text
Wait for Kamay to detect text regions in the image
Select the text region you want to edit
Choose Smart edit text, Delete text, or Convert to text box
If you choose smart edit, enter the new text and save the change
Click Replace to generate the updated image

Tip If no text region is detected, the image may not contain clear editable text. Text editing collects changes first, then generates a new result image.

Annotation Types

Modify Content

Describe your desired modification:

Annotation Example	Description
"Change to white background"	Modify background
"Make the product more prominent"	Adjust subject
"Add industrial style elements"	Add elements
"Adjust brightness"	Adjust effects