Krita AI is a plugin that brings the Stable Diffusion generative model into the Krita graphics editor, adding AI-assisted tools to digital painting and design.
What you can do with Krita AI
Designed for artists and designers who work in Krita, the plugin supports local processing on capable GPUs and lets you create or edit images using text prompts.
- Generate images from text descriptions
- Inpaint to replace or remove elements
- Outpaint to extend image boundaries
- Enhance detail in existing artwork
- Use sketches to guide composition
- Upscale to 4K and higher
- Work with depth and normal maps
Installation and requirements
Krita AI runs as a desktop plugin for Krita on Windows, Linux, and macOS. You’ll need Krita installed and compatible hardware.
- Download Krita AI from GitHub
- In Krita: Tools → Scripts → Import Plugin, then select the plugin ZIP
- Restart Krita and enable the panel via Settings → Dockers
- Configure a server (local or remote)
Notes
- Local setup requires 6 GB of VRAM
- Compatible with NVIDIA, AMD, and Apple M1/M2
- Supports Stable Diffusion 1.5 and XL; partial support for Flux and SD3
- Can auto-connect to ComfyUI and includes a generation task queue
- Free and open source under the GNU GPL; English UI with Russian support
