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FineEdit: Fine-Grained Image Edit with Bounding Box Guidance

arXiv 2604.10954 ↗First posted 13 Apr 2026cs.CVcited by 1

On the map: Diffusion models → Image generation, text-to-image and editing

Abstract (arXiv)

Diffusion-based image editing models have achieved significant progress in real world applications. However, conventional models typically rely on natural language prompts, which often lack the precision required to localize target objects. Consequently, these models struggle to maintain background consistency due to their global image regeneration paradigm. Recognizing that visual cues provide an intuitive means for users to highlight specific areas of interest, we utilize bounding boxes as guidance to explicitly define the editing target. This approach ensures that the diffusion model can accurately localize the target while preserving background consistency. To achieve this, we propose FineEdit, a multi-level bounding box injection method that enables the model to utilize spatial conditions more effectively. To support this high precision guidance, we present FineEdit-1.2M, a large scale, fine-grained dataset comprising 1.2 million image editing pairs with precise bounding box annotations. Furthermore, we construct a comprehensive benchmark, termed FineEdit-Bench, which includes 1,000 images across 10 subjects to effectively evaluate region based editing capabilities. Evaluations on FineEdit-Bench demonstrate that our model significantly outperforms state-of-the-art open-source models (e.g., Qwen-Image-Edit and LongCat-Image-Edit) in instruction compliance and background preservation. Further assessments on open benchmarks (GEdit and ImgEdit Bench) confirm its superior generalization and robustness.

Key facts. Cited by 1 paper in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Placed in Image generation, text-to-image and editing, one of 14 directions in Diffusion models. Builds on 58 of its 69 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 13 Apr 2026.

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  12. 2023T2I-Adapter: Learning Adapters to Dig out More Controllable Ability for Text-to-Image Diffusion Models16 Feb
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