USER_GUIDE.md

# AI-Powered Facial and Body Feature Editor - User Guide

This document provides detailed instructions on how to use the AI-Powered Facial and Body Feature Editor application.

## Getting Started

### Uploading an Image

1. Launch the application in your browser
2. Click on the "Upload Image" area or drag and drop an image file
3. Supported formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP
4. Maximum file size: 10MB
5. For best results, use images with clear, well-lit faces

### Basic Editing

1. **Select Feature**: Choose the feature you want to edit from the dropdown menu:
   - Eyes
   - Nose
   - Lips
   - Face Shape
   - Hair
   - Body

2. **Choose Modification Type**: Select the type of modification you want to apply:
   - For Eyes: Larger, Smaller, Change Color, Change Shape
   - For Nose: Refine, Reshape, Resize
   - For Lips: Fuller, Thinner, Change Color
   - For Face Shape: Slim, Round, Define Jawline, Soften Features
   - For Hair: Change Color, Change Style, Add Volume
   - For Body: Slim, Athletic, Curvy, Muscular

3. **Adjust Intensity**: Use the slider to control how strong the effect should be:
   - 0.1: Subtle change
   - 0.5: Moderate change
   - 1.0: Maximum change

4. **Apply Edit**: Click the "Apply Edit" button to process your image
   - Processing may take a few seconds depending on the complexity
   - The edited image will appear in the right panel

### Advanced Editing

For more precise control over the editing process:

1. **Custom Prompts**: Enable the "Use Custom Prompt" checkbox
2. **Write Detailed Instructions**: Enter specific text describing your desired changes
   - Example: "blue eyes with long eyelashes"
   - Example: "defined cheekbones and slim jawline"
   - Example: "curly red hair with volume"
3. **Combine with Intensity Control**: Use the intensity slider to adjust the strength of your custom edit

### Managing Edits

1. **Reset**: Click the "Reset" button to clear the current edit and start over
2. **View History**: Open the "Edit History" accordion to see previous edits
3. **Save Results**: Right-click on the edited image and select "Save image as..." to download

## Tips for Best Results

1. **Start with Subtle Changes**: Begin with lower intensity values (0.1-0.3) and gradually increase if needed
2. **Use Clear Images**: Higher quality input images produce better results
3. **Lighting Matters**: Well-lit images with even lighting work best
4. **Face Position**: Front-facing or slightly angled faces work better than profile views
5. **Custom Prompts**: Be specific but concise in your custom prompts

## Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues:

1. **Image Not Processing**: Try uploading a different image or reducing the image size
2. **Poor Quality Results**: Try adjusting the intensity or using a different modification type
3. **Feature Not Detected**: Ensure the feature is clearly visible in the image
4. **Slow Processing**: Be patient, AI processing can take time especially for larger images

## Ethical Usage Guidelines

Please remember:

1. **Consent**: Only edit images you have permission to modify
2. **Realistic Expectations**: AI-generated modifications are artificial and may not represent reality
3. **Responsible Use**: Avoid creating misleading or harmful content
4. **Privacy**: Be mindful of privacy concerns when sharing edited images

## Technical Support

If you need assistance:

1. Check the documentation for guidance
2. Look for error messages in the status text area
3. Contact the developer through the provided support channels