DiffusionBee is a macOS app for generating images with Stable Diffusion using local compute, keeping your prompts and results on your device. Enter a text prompt and the model creates an image from the description. It also includes tools to refine and extend images without relying on cloud services.
Key features
Text-to-image generation
Inpainting to edit specific areas of an image
Outpainting to extend beyond the original frame
Image upscaling
Import and use custom models
Requirements and limitations
macOS only; best performance on Apple Silicon (M1, M2)
Works on Intel Macs, but slower
No internet connection required; processing is fully local
Supports static images only (no animation or video)
Common use cases
Creating illustrations for design projects
Rapid visual prototyping for artists
Generating teaching materials for educators
