Image generation
Krita AI Diffusion
Integrate AI image generation into your free drawing software.
★ 11k
August 2026
GPL-3.0
Image generation
What we checked ourselves
Not copied from the project's own blurb. These are things we opened and verified, with the date.
- 23 Aug 2026We checked that the link to the project still resolves.
- 30 Aug 2026We read the project's own documentation and found no sign that development has stopped.
Where this sits among the 209 tools we list in Image generation
- Works without using a terminal179 of 209
- No API key required195 of 209
- Keeps your data on your own machine32 of 209
- Commercial use confirmed as allowed75 of 209
Only 9 of the 209 meet all of the conditions above.
Counted from our own checks: every tool we list is examined against the same criteria.
What it does
Krita AI Diffusion brings AI image generation and modification capabilities directly into Krita, a popular free drawing software. You can generate and refine selected areas of your artwork using AI, enhancing your creative workflow.
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.
Screenshots & visuals
Before you start
- Setup difficultyEasy to start
- Command lineNot required
- API keyNot required
- Sends data onlineNo
Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.
Krita AI Diffusion FAQ
- Is Krita AI Diffusion free?
- Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.
- Does Krita AI Diffusion work on a phone?
- No. It needs a computer.
- Can I use Krita AI Diffusion commercially?
- The licence is GPL-3.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krita AI Diffusion (this page) | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| ComfyUI | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| Upscayl | Not needed | Not needed | No | No | Yes |
| ImageToolbox | Not needed | Not needed | No | Yes | Yes |
"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.