Invoke AI

Invoke AI is an open-source creative engine and web interface for AI-powered image generation. It is designed to run locally on compatible computer hardware, giving users control over their models, workflows, prompts, and generated images. The platform combines AI image generation with a layer-based canvas, image editing tools, model management, and node-based workflows. It supports open image models such as FLUX.1, SDXL, and Stable Diffusion.

How Invoke AI Works

Invoke AI runs a local web server that uses your computer's hardware to process AI image generation models.

• Local Execution: Install Invoke AI on compatible hardware and access its web interface locally. The system uses your computer's GPU to process image-generation models.
• Model Management: Download and manage supported models, including FLUX.1, SDXL, and Stable Diffusion, along with LoRAs and ControlNets through the Model Manager.
• Prompt Processing: Enter a text prompt or upload a reference image, configure the generation settings, and queue the job. The backend then processes the model to generate the image.
• Canvas Editing: Use the Unified Canvas to draw, mask, erase, inpaint, outpaint, and arrange elements across a workspace.
• Advanced Workflows: Experienced users can create and customize node-based workflows for more detailed control over image-generation pipelines.

How We Rated Invoke AI

We evaluated Invoke AI based on its image-generation capabilities, model support, Unified Canvas, editing tools, workflow customization, local execution, privacy, and overall usability. We also considered its hardware requirements, GPU compatibility, learning curve, and the level of control it provides over AI image-generation pipelines.