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easydiffusion

An easy 1-click way to create beautiful artwork on your PC using AI, with no tech knowledge. Provides a browser UI for generating images from text prompts an…

★ 10.5k stars⑂ 862 forksUnknownupdated 2026-09
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// project facts

Project facts

easydiffusion is an open-source image project by easydiffusion (easydiffusion/easydiffusion on GitHub). It has 10,471 GitHub stars and 862 forks, is released under the Unknown license, and was last updated on GitHub on 11 September 2026.

GitHub stars
10,471
Forks
862
License
Unknown
Last updated on GitHub
11 September 2026
Category
Image
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Full install guide
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Choose the right tool

    Generation studio, upscaler, background remover, or photo library — match the tool to the task.

  2. Install it your way

    Desktop apps, Docker images, and portable builds cover most platforms; pick the simplest for your OS.

  3. Add models if needed

    Generation tools need checkpoint files; utilities like upscalers usually bundle everything.

  4. Create or organize

    Generate, enhance, or import — then export, share, or keep building your library.

// features

Why people love it

Batch processing

Run whole folders through upscalers and converters unattended.

Extensible ecosystems

Extensions, scripts, and community presets extend the popular studios far beyond stock.

Smart photo libraries

Self-hosted managers with AI tagging, face recognition, and deduplication.

Purpose-built utilities

Single-job tools (upscale, de-background, restore) that do one thing excellently.

Model freedom

Bring any compatible open checkpoint; you are never locked to one vendor's style.

Runs locally

Your images stay on your machine — important for client work and privacy.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 — Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/easydiffusion/easydiffusion.git
    cd easydiffusion
  2. Step 2 — Check the README

    Every project documents its own setup; start with install requirements.

    cat README.md | head -60
  3. Step 3 — Run it

    Follow the project's launch command — Docker, pip, npm, or a binary release.

    # see README for the exact launch command
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Who maintains easydiffusion?

It is an open-source project at easydiffusion/easydiffusion with 862 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.

Is easydiffusion free for commercial use?

Licensed under Unknown — check the repo for commercial-use terms.

Can they match Midjourney quality?

With the right open checkpoints, absolutely — the interface matters less than the model you load.

Are they free for commercial work?

Mostly yes under MIT/Apache/GPL — but verify each license, especially for client deliverables.

Do I need a powerful GPU?

Generation benefits hugely from one; upscalers and photo managers are far lighter.

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// alternatives

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Get easydiffusion

Free and open — grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.