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Best Image Generation Open Source Projects

This hub collects the best open source projects in Image Generation and ranks them by both momentum and authority.

Data window: Last 7 days (with 24h tie-breakers for Trending now)

Last updated: Sep 18, 2026

Projects

130

GitHub stars

16.7K

Hugging Face likes

7.9K

Replicate runs

222.7M

Authority projects

Projects with the strongest long-term signal in Image Generation, ranked by total stars, likes, or runs on their primary platform.

stable-diffusion

Generate images using a private stable diffusion model instance.

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55.1Mruns

seedream-4.5

Generate high-quality images with advanced spatial understanding and world knowledge.

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36.5Mruns

nano-banana-pro

Generate and edit images with accurate text and professional-grade controls using AI.

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35.3Mruns

flux-2-klein-4b

Generate high-quality images with fast inference time for production and real-time applications.

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31.9Mruns

nano-banana-2

Generate high-quality images from text with conversational editing and multi-image fusion capabilities.

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19.1Mruns

flux-2-pro

Generate high-quality images from text descriptions or edit existing ones with precise control.

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11.1Mruns

hidream-l1-fast

Generate images efficiently with this optimized model.

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8.5Mruns

grok-imagine-image

Generate vivid images from text prompts for marketing and entertainment.

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5.5Mruns

flux-2-max

Generate high-fidelity images with a powerful AI model.

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4.1Mruns

flux-2-klein-9b

Generate and edit images with a flexible foundation model.

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3.6Mruns

seedream-5-lite

Generate high-quality images with built-in reasoning and example-based editing.

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3.4Mruns

qwen-image

Generate and edit images using natural language with advanced text rendering capabilities.

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2Mruns

Hidden gems

Smaller projects with unusually strong momentum. We look for lower total metrics plus positive 7-day growth.

HY-SOAR

Improves diffusion models by correcting exposure bias and reducing denoising failures.

GitHub
130stars
1297d

html-in-canvas

Render HTML in canvas for unique visuals

GitHub
117stars
1167d

comfyui-mesh

Split diffusion models across two GPUs for fast image generation.

GitHub
98stars
977d

hot-eva-1

Generate images with an uncensored AI model.

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2.3Kruns
3867d

entropixel

Simulate real camera effects and create realistic images with a powerful engine.

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354runs
2727d

SlideSmith

Generate engaging slideshows for social media with AI-powered tools.

GitHub
247stars
2477d

Local-AI-Image-Generator

Generate images using AI models offline on Windows with ease.

GitHub
172stars
1667d

sprite-maker

GitHub

GitHub
181stars
1817d

AI-Canvas

GitHub

GitHub
160stars
1097d

pMF

Generate high-quality images with pixel mean flows.

GitHub
114stars
897d

OmniLottie/OmniLottie

Generate animations from text, image, or video inputs.

Hugging Face Space
49likes
237d

NS-FW-AI-Image-and-Video-Generator-Uncensd

AI-driven image generation toolkit for creative expression and content creation.

GitHub
142stars
927d