
Image generation
img2img-turbo
Sketch to image in a single diffusion step
★ 2.5k
August 2025
MIT
Image generation
What it does
A research implementation that adapts a one-step diffusion model to sketch-to-image and style transfer, so the picture updates as you draw rather than after a long sampling loop. The demo Space linked from the README is currently failing to build (checked 2026-08-17), so trying it means running it yourself. Research code rather than a product, and output rights follow the underlying model's terms rather than this repository's MIT licence.
Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.
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Before you start
- Setup difficultyFor advanced users
- Command lineRequired
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
img2img-turbo FAQ
- Is img2img-turbo free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Do I need to install anything or write code to use img2img-turbo?
- It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.
- Does img2img-turbo work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use img2img-turbo commercially?
- The licence is MIT, which permits commercial use. Conditions such as keeping the copyright notice still apply, so read the licence text before shipping it inside something.
How it compares
The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.
| Tool | Command line | API key | Sends data out | Phone | Commercial use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| img2img-turbo (this page) | Required | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| dalle-playground | Required | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| MagicPrompt-Stable-Diffusion | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | No | Yes |
| stable-diffusion-3.5-large-turbo | Not needed | Not needed | Yes | Yes | With conditions |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.