Free guide · Oct 11, 2026

Plan a masked edit and check what changed

How to plan a mask, compare the edited image, and check the software and model terms.

The short version

Maestro's September 25 v2.4.1 changelog adds Qwen Image 2.1 control-image transfer, masked editing, LanPaint and outpainting. The Qwen-specific documentation explains the corresponding controls. These are distinct operations: extending a canvas, editing a marked area and using a control image should not be merged into one unqualified promise. Changelog, Qwen Image 2.1 documentation

What's in the full guide

  1. 011. Make the use decision once
  2. 022. Photograph one simple subject
  3. 033. Draw a mask that matches one decision
  4. 044. Compare three kinds of change
  5. 055. Change one variable when revising
  6. 06Your next action

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