InvokeAI
InvokeAI is a powerful, open-source creative engine for generating high-quality visual media with AI. Use the flexible web UI, custom workflows, and training tools—built for artists and developers.
About InvokeAI
Professional-Grade AI Image Generation
InvokeAI is a leading open-source creative platform designed for generating AI-powered art and media. Whether you're an artist, designer, or developer, InvokeAI offers a powerful toolkit for producing stunning visuals using state-of-the-art models like Stable Diffusion.
Built for Flexibility and Control
Unlike closed AI platforms, InvokeAI runs locally and is fully customizable. Users have complete control over their environment, model selection, generation workflows, and fine-tuning—ideal for professionals who need reliability, privacy, and advanced features.
Key Features
Web-Based Interface
InvokeAI provides an intuitive web-based UI that makes it easy to manage projects, configure prompts, visualize results, and control the entire generation pipeline without writing code.
Workflow System
Create complex image generation pipelines using nodes and workflows. Build multi-step processes involving inpainting, outpainting, upscaling, and blending—perfect for professionals and creators who want advanced creative control.
Model Compatibility
InvokeAI supports major Stable Diffusion model formats, including SD1.5, SDXL, and custom LoRA/Checkpoint models. Easily switch between models and tailor your generation process to different aesthetics or tasks.
Local Installation Options
- Use the Invoke Launcher for a hassle-free installation on Windows, macOS, or Linux
- Install as a Python package for developers
- Deploy using Docker for server environments and scalability
No Cloud Dependency
InvokeAI runs fully offline—your data, images, and models stay local. Ideal for environments that require privacy, data security, or internet-free operation.
Training and Fine-Tuning Tools
InvokeAI Training Suite
The training tools are housed in a dedicated repository, supporting features such as:
- Textual Inversion
- LoRA Training
- Custom Embeddings
This makes InvokeAI not just a generation tool, but a platform for creating personalized, fine-tuned models that match your creative vision.
Ideal Use Cases
Creative Professionals
Artists, illustrators, game designers, and storytellers use InvokeAI to prototype and develop visuals, scenes, and characters with full control and high fidelity.
Developers and Researchers
With its modular architecture, InvokeAI is ideal for developers who want to integrate AI image generation into their tools, workflows, or experiments.
Businesses and Studios
InvokeAI serves as a powerful base for commercial-grade applications requiring AI imagery—from advertising assets to branded content, or product visualization.
Contribute and Collaborate
InvokeAI is supported by a passionate open-source community. Developers, artists, and contributors around the world help shape the platform’s features, stability, and documentation. Contributions of all sizes are welcome.
Community and Support
Active GitHub and Discord
InvokeAI has a vibrant GitHub community and a dedicated Discord server where users can ask questions, share work, and get support from the core team and community contributors.
Comprehensive Documentation
From installation to advanced workflows, the documentation covers every aspect of using and extending InvokeAI. It's continuously updated alongside each release.