Image generation
AI tools · Image generation · 11 verified
Text to image, editing, upscaling and product visuals. 11 tools, newest first, each with the review or discussion that verified it.
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DeepAI
AI image generator and editing tools accessible via web and API.
Generate images from text and apply basic edits using DeepAI's suite of tools.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by Wise Explainer (1K views, 1y ago); discussed on Hacker News (6 points, 2 comments, 2023-03-09).
- Hacker News discussion: Show HN: DeepAI Hotline – a conversational AI assistant over traditional phone (6 points, 2 comments, published 9 March 2023).
- YouTube review by Wise Explainer: DeepAI Review - Usage Experience (1K views, published 1y ago).
- Hacker News discussion: Show HN: DeepAI – Machine Learning APIs with a focus on video intelligence (8 points, 0 comments, published 25 April 2017).
Artbreeder
Collaborative AI art platform for creating and mixing images.
Create and remix images by blending existing artworks and using text prompts.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by Markiplier (3.6M views, 5y ago) and 2 more reviews; discussed on Hacker News (211 points, 73 comments, 2020-05-11).
- Hacker News discussion: Artbreeder – Extend Your Imagination with GANs (211 points, 73 comments, published 11 May 2020). What it found: Artbreeder is slow, taking about an hour per uploaded portrait, possibly due to exhaustive parameter search.
- YouTube review by Markiplier: We Need to Delete Artbreeder Before It's Too Late (3.6M views, published 5y ago). What it found: Artbreeder uses AI to generate images that can be disturbing or nightmarish.
- YouTube review by Gamefromscratch: ArtBreeder -- This is Magic! (40K views, published 5y ago). What it found: Artbreeder is a GAN-based tool that combines machine learning and art.
- YouTube review by Artof JoseVega: How To Use Artbreeder for Concept Art - UGEE Pen Tablet Review (2K views, published 5y ago).
DreamStudio
Official Stable Diffusion web app for generating and editing images from text.
Generate high quality images from text prompts using Stable Diffusion models.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Discussed on Hacker News (233 points, 48 comments, 2023-05-17).
- Hacker News discussion: StableStudio, an open-source release of DreamStudio (233 points, 48 comments, published 17 May 2023). What it found: The UI of DreamStudio is considered quite poor.
Getimg.ai
All in one AI image toolkit for generation, editing, and upscaling.
Generate, edit, and upscale images using text prompts and custom AI models.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by ToolTech (1K views, 1y ago) and 1 more review.
- YouTube review by ToolTech: Getimg ai Review 2025 Is It Still Worth Using (1K views, published 1y ago).
- YouTube review by Cybernews: Getimg AI review | Can this AI art generator really do EVERYTHING? (1K views, published 3w ago).
Photoroom
AI-powered photo editing for businesses
Remove backgrounds, retouch product photos, create marketing visuals.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by Photoroom (46K views, 1y ago) and 2 more reviews; discussed on Hacker News (18 points, 11 comments, 2024-02-02).
- YouTube review by Photoroom: How to use Photoroom in 2025 (46K views, published 1y ago). What it found: Video tutorial showing how to use Photoroom, described as a leading AI photo editor.
- YouTube review by Dan - Smart Tutorials: Photoroom Tutorial - 2026 | How I Automated Shopify Listings From Product Photos With This AI (32K views, published 6mo ago).
- YouTube review by Gaming Antidote: Photoroom AI क्या है | Photoroom AI Kaise Use Kare| Best AI Photo Editor|Photoroom Full Information (10K views, published 11mo ago).
- Hacker News discussion: Show HN: Use PhotoRoom for Free (18 points, 11 comments, published 2 February 2024). What it found: A discussion notes that Photoroom's background removal produces a low-resolution preview, which can be combined with the original image using external tools to obtain high-resolution cutouts.
Pixelcut
AI tools for product photos
Create professional product visuals with AI background removal and generation.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by DailyTUT (18K views, 3y ago) and 1 more review.
- YouTube review by DailyTUT: Pixelcut AI App Review | Tools & Is It Worth the Money? (18K views, published 3y ago). What it found: Pixelcut is an AI photo editor app for iPhone with over 10 tools to create studio quality product photos, posters, and flyers.
- YouTube review by qookgraphix: Only if Graphic Designers Knew This Ai website | Pixa ai for Beginners | The Best Pixelcut Review (2K views, published 7mo ago).
Let's Enhance
AI-powered image upscaling and enhancement
Improve image resolution and quality for print and web.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Discussed on Hacker News (21 points, 24 comments, 2018-01-18).
- Hacker News discussion: Let's Enhance – free online image upscale and enhancement with neural networks (21 points, 24 comments, published 18 January 2018). What it found: Users are frustrated by the email registration policy, and performance comparisons indicate the tool outperforms waifu2x except for some anime cases.
Upscayl
Free and open source AI image upscaler
Upscale images locally with various models.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by Upscayl (139K views, 1y ago) and 2 more reviews; discussed on Hacker News (318 points, 71 comments, 2024-03-31).
- YouTube review by Upscayl: Upscayl Tutorial - How to use Upscayl? | Best Free AI Image Upscaler for Linux, Mac and Windows (139K views, published 1y ago). What it found: Upscayl is presented as a free AI-powered image upscaler to enhance image quality.
- YouTube review by Bob Doyle Media: AMAZING! Free High-Quality Upscaling with Upscayl (18K views, published 2y ago). What it found: Upscayl is a free AI tool for high-quality upscaling.
- YouTube review by Philip Anders: DON'T FALL FOR THIS! How to Get Upscayl FREE on Mac (6K views, published 1y ago). What it found: The video shows how to obtain Upscayl for free on Mac.
- Hacker News discussion: Upscayl – Free and Open Source AI Image Upscaler (318 points, 71 comments, published 31 March 2024).
- Hacker News discussion: Upscayl – Free and Open Source AI Image Upscaler for Linux, macOS and Windows (296 points, 77 comments, published 28 August 2022). What it found: The commenter found Upscayl failed in their cases and Topaz performed better.
Topaz Labs
AI-powered photo enhancement and upscaling
Upscale and enhance image quality with AI.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by Andy Hutchinson (52K views, 1y ago) and 1 more review.
- YouTube review by Andy Hutchinson: TopazLabs Photo AI 4 - In-Depth Review - An Abysmal Photo App (52K views, published 1y ago).
- YouTube review by Marcus Lashah Walker: I Tested AIARTY Image Enhancer Against Topaz Labs Photo AI (2K views, published 4mo ago).
Runway ML
AI tools for video and image creation
Generate and edit images and videos for creative projects.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by Wise Explainer (6K views, 1y ago) and 1 more review; discussed on Hacker News (37 points, 10 comments, 2024-10-22).
- Hacker News discussion: RunwayML releases Act One: obsoleting traditional motion capture (37 points, 10 comments, published 22 October 2024). What it found: Commenters dispute that Runway ML's Act One makes traditional motion capture obsolete, noting mocap allows creative control and full-body rig animation.
- YouTube review by Wise Explainer: Runway ML Honest Review - Watch Before Using (6K views, published 1y ago).
- YouTube review by HOWLAB STATION: Runway ML Honest Review 2026 – What You Should Know Before Using It (4K views, published 8mo ago).
- Hacker News discussion: Stability.ai sent a take down request to Runway ML's SD v1.5 citing IP Leak (179 points, 72 comments, published 20 October 2022).
Stable Diffusion
Open source image generation model
Generate images locally or via cloud services.
Sources, checked 25 October 2026: Reviewed on YouTube by Toolhacker (8K views, 1y ago) and 2 more reviews; discussed on Hacker News (1368 points, 493 comments, 2022-11-24).
- Hacker News discussion: Stable Diffusion 2.0 (1368 points, 493 comments, published 24 November 2022). What it found: The discussion covers concerns about training models on artists' work and potential illegal art generation, with debate about pre-screening and latency.
- YouTube review by Toolhacker : Is Stable Diffusion Actually Worth Running Locally? (8K views, published 1y ago). What it found: The reviewer installed Stable Diffusion locally to avoid online filters and restrictions, highlighting no logins or content moderation.
- YouTube review by Wise Explainer: Stable Diffusion Review - Usage Experience (2K views, published 1y ago).
- YouTube review by Thrive Media: Stable Diffusion AI Review | Everything You Need to Know in 2026 (1K views, published 1mo ago).