Amazing AI
Amazing AI is an application specifically designed for Apple silicon devices that harnesses the power of the Stable Diffusion deep learning model to generate im...
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What is Amazing AI?
Amazing AI is a macOS, iOS, and visionOS application developed by Sindre Sorhus that generates images from text prompts using Stable Diffusion 1.5. Simply describe the image you desire, and the app will generate it for you in a matter of seconds. The app runs entirely locally on your device, meaning no internet connection is required for image generation and your prompts stay private.
Key features include native macOS, iOS, and visionOS support with a user-friendly interface, batch generation of different prompts, automatic upscaling of generated images, Shortcuts support for automation, and metadata embedding (prompt, steps, etc.) when saving images on macOS. The app uses the Apple Neural Engine for optimized performance and includes preview mode with keyboard shortcuts for navigating generated images.
Amazing AI is designed for digital professionals and AI enthusiasts who want a simple, native tool for text-to-image generation on Apple devices. It is particularly suitable for users who value privacy (since it runs locally), want energy-efficient image generation, and prefer a native app over web-based alternatives. The app is developed exclusively for Apple silicon (M1/M2) and requires specific device minimums due to the system resources needed for Stable Diffusion.
The app uses Stable Diffusion 1.5, which is flexible but requires detailed descriptions to generate usable images. Users can write negative prompts (what to exclude) by adding ## followed by their negative prompt after their main prompt. The generated images can be used for commercial or non-commercial purposes while adhering to the Creative ML OpenRAIL-M license restrictions.
Amazing AI pricing
Pricing model: Free
Amazing AI is completely free without ads. The developer states 'Why is this free without ads? I just enjoy making apps.' The app is available on the App Store for free download. A non-App Store version (1.7.0) is also available for users who cannot access the App Store, which won't receive automatic updates but is updated once a year on the website.
Amazing AI pros
- Runs completely locally on your device for privacy
- Uses Apple Neural Engine for optimized performance
- Native user interface following platform conventions
- Faster and more energy-efficient than web alternatives
- Batch generation of different prompts supported
- Automatic upscaling of generated images
- Shortcuts support for automation workflows
- Metadata embedded when saving images (prompt, steps)
- Available on macOS, iOS, and visionOS
- Sandboxed for better security
- Available on the App Store for easy installation
- No internet connection required for generation
- User-friendly design with straightforward layout
- Preview mode with keyboard shortcuts
- Free without ads
Amazing AI cons
- NOT compatible with Intel Mac chips, only Apple silicon
- Requires iPhone 15 Pro or iPad with M1 processor minimum
- Uses Stable Diffusion 1.5 which needs detailed descriptions
- Only supports square aspect ratios, no other sizes
- No support for custom models
- No inpainting or outpainting features
- Cannot generate adult images (App Store restriction)
- Large disk and memory usage due to AI model size
- Generation can be slow depending on device performance
- macOS 15 required for latest version (1.6.0)
Frequently asked questions about Amazing AI
Why not use Stable Diffusion 3?
Stable Diffusion 3 will eventually be supported, but right now it's worse than 1.5. The app currently uses Stable Diffusion 1.5, which is flexible but requires detailed descriptions to generate usable images.
Why does the app require Apple silicon for Macs?
The app takes advantage of recent optimizations by Apple and is developed exclusively for Apple silicon (M1/M2). It uses the Apple Neural Engine for optimized performance, which is not available on Intel chips. The app is NOT compatible with devices running on Intel chips.
Why does the app require at least iPhone 15 Pro and iPad M1?
Generating images with Stable Diffusion requires a lot of system resources. It would not be a good experience on older devices. It could probably run fine on iPhone 15 and iPhone 14 Pro, but Apple does not allow fine-grained requirements. The developer must either require the current devices or support devices down to iPhone XS, which are not nearly powerful enough.
What are the usage restrictions for the generated images?
You can use the images for commercial or non-commercial purposes, but you must adhere to the Creative ML OpenRAIL-M license's usage restrictions. These restrictions include not using the images for illegal activity, false information, discrimination, or medical advice.
Can you support custom models?
The developer doesn't plan to support custom models. This app is intentionally simple. There are many other apps that support custom models, so users wanting that feature should consider those alternatives.
Can you support inpainting/outpainting?
The developer doesn't plan to support inpainting or outpainting. DiffusionBee supports these features. Users who need inpainting/outpainting should consider DiffusionBee instead.
Can it generate images with aspect ratios other than a square?
No, the Stable Diffusion library used by this app only supports squares. Users cannot generate images with aspect ratios other than square.
Why can it not generate adult images?
The app would not be allowed on the App Store if it allowed creating adult images. This is a restriction imposed by the App Store requirements.
Why does it take so long to generate?
Several factors can affect the speed of image generation, including the performance of your device and the amount of available memory and CPU. Try closing down other apps or restarting your device before generating images. Also, the initial generation after installing the app may take longer due to model validation.
How does it compare to DiffusionBee?
Amazing AI benefits include: faster and more energy-efficient performance using Apple Neural Engine, native user interface (DiffusionBee is a web app wrapped with Electron), batch generation of different prompts (DiffusionBee only supports batch for same prompt), Shortcuts support, automatic upscaling, sandboxed security, and App Store availability. DiffusionBee benefits include: inpainting, outpainting, image-to-image, and custom models support.