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# Material Edit: Change Finishes Without Re-Rendering

See how to swap materials, textures, and finishes on existing renders without starting from scratch.

## About This Video

Material Edit is a powerful feature that allows you to change finishes, textures, and materials on existing renders without regenerating the entire image. This video walks through the complete workflow and shares tips for best results. Topics covered: • How Material Edit works under the hood • Selecting and masking areas for material changes • Material library and custom material prompts • Combining multiple material edits in a single image

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