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ArtCraft is a desktop IDE for AI image and video creation, combining 2D compositing and 3D scene staging with a catalog of third-party image, video, and 3D models.

Open-source alternative to:MidjourneyAdobe Photoshop

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What is it?

ArtCraft is an application for artists, designers, and filmmakers that treats AI generation as a visual, composable workflow rather than a single text prompt. Users build scenes in 2D or 3D first, then generate images or video from that layout, which gives more control over composition, camera placement, character pose, and identity.

The toolset covers text-to-image, prompted and canvas-based image editing with masks and inpainting, image-to-video, background removal, image-to-3D mesh conversion, and character posing with a mannequin. Scenes can mix image cutouts, 3D meshes, and worlds in one project.

Models come from ArtCraft's own catalog of 62 models spanning images, video, music and sound, 3D meshes, and Gaussian-splat worlds, along with direct integrations for Grok, Midjourney, Sora, and World Labs. Prebuilt Windows and macOS downloads are available, and the project includes build instructions for Linux.

Key features

  • 01Build scenes in 2D or 3D before generating images or video.
  • 02Edit images with prompts, canvas drawing, masks, and inpainting.
  • 03Convert an image into a 3D mesh you can position and frame.
  • 04Pose characters with a mannequin and set the camera before generation.
  • 05Access a catalog of 62 image, video, audio, 3D, and world models.

Use cases

  • Previsualizing shots for a film or animation before committing to final generation.
  • Creating consistent characters and environments across multiple images.
  • Compositing cutouts and 3D props into illustrated or photographic scenes.
  • Turning concept images into 3D objects for layout and reference.

Quick start

  1. 1

    Download ArtCraft from the official website

  2. 2

    Or get a build from the GitHub releases page

  3. 3

    To build from source, follow the developer setup guide in the repository

Things to know

  • Many models are third-party hosted services, so their use depends on external providers.
  • Some catalog models are currently disabled or restricted and not available in the desktop app.

Topics

#ai-image-generation#ai-video#3d-graphics#filmmaking#image-editing#text-to-image#image-to-video#creative-tools#ai#aivideo

FAQ

What is artcraft?
ArtCraft is a desktop IDE for AI image and video creation, combining 2D compositing and 3D scene staging with a catalog of third-party image, video, and 3D models. ArtCraft is an application for artists, designers, and filmmakers that treats AI generation as a visual, composable workflow rather than a single text prompt. Users build scenes in 2D or 3D first, then generate images or video from that layout, which gives more control over composition, camera placement, character pose, and identity.
Is artcraft free to use? What license does it have?
artcraft is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Check the license terms before using it in commercial products.
Is artcraft still maintained?
Actively maintained. The last commit to artcraft was on Oct 18, 2026.
What can I use artcraft for?
Previsualizing shots for a film or animation before committing to final generation. Creating consistent characters and environments across multiple images. Compositing cutouts and 3D props into illustrated or photographic scenes. Turning concept images into 3D objects for layout and reference.
How do I install artcraft?
Download ArtCraft from the official website Or get a build from the GitHub releases page To build from source, follow the developer setup guide in the repository
Where can I get artcraft?
The source code and installation instructions are on GitHub: https://github.com/storytold/artcraft

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