Artroom
ArtRoom AI is a local Graphical User Interface (GUI) tool that enables users to create AI-generated art without needing to write code. It uses a technology call...
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What is Artroom?
ArtRoom AI is a desktop‑first AI art‑generation platform that lets you create, edit, and enhance images using Stable Diffusion‑based models directly on your PC or via the cloud. It focuses on giving users deep control over the AI generation process, allowing you to generate original artworks, refine existing images, and produce high‑quality reference photos for creative projects. The tool is designed for both hobbyists and professionals who want to experiment with different characters, styles, and compositions without needing to write code.
A core feature of ArtRoom is its full‑service painting workflow with layers, which lets you adjust different parts of a generated image separately and iterate on details like lighting, poses, and textures. The app integrates ControlNets so you can preserve specific elements such as outlines, poses, or depth maps and then ask the AI to generate variations while keeping those anchors fixed. This makes it especially useful for character‑sheet creation, concept art, and iterative design work.
ArtRoom also emphasizes model flexibility through unlimited Loras and CivitAI integration, letting you mix and match trained character and style models directly inside the app. It includes a gallery of example artworks to spark inspiration and supports local generation on Windows PCs as well as cloud‑based GPU‑powered rendering at higher resolutions. This combination of desktop control and cloud scalability makes ArtRoom suitable for illustrators, concept artists, game designers, and content creators who want a powerful yet user‑friendly AI art studio.
Artroom pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
ArtRoom AI offers a free tier plus three paid plans, all billed monthly and centered around cloud generation shards. The free plan gives 120 shards per day, equivalent in features to the Basic tier but with daily caps. The Basic plan costs 9 USD per month, includes 10,000 shards, 10 GB storage, 1K resolution (1024×1024), background removal, ControlNet, unlimited Loras, and queued generations on premium cloud GPUs. The Pro plan costs 29 USD per month, includes 35,000 shards, 30 GB storage, 2K resolution (2048×2048), and the same AI features. The Premium plan costs 59 USD per month, includes 80,000 shards, 100 GB storage, 4K resolution (3840×3840), background removal, ControlNet, unlimited Loras, and cloud GPU generations.
Artroom pros
- Windows‑desktop app with one‑click install
- No‑coding interface for Stable Diffusion‑style AI art
- Full control over generations with layered editing
- Local generation on your own hardware for privacy
- Cloud‑based premium GPU rendering for faster results
- Support for both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards
- Integrated ControlNet for pose, depth, and outline control
- Unlimited Loras for custom characters and styles
- Direct CivitAI integration for easy model access
- High‑resolution outputs up to 4K in premium plans
- Daily shard‑based generation included in free tier
- Background removal and image enhancement tools
- Gallery of curated artworks for inspiration
- Suitable for commercial‑grade illustration and concept work
- Simple download and setup process for beginners
Artroom cons
- Windows‑only desktop client at launch
- No native macOS or Linux desktop version yet
- Requires a reasonably powerful GPU for best local performance
- Cloud plans are subscription‑based with shard limits
- Limited mobile experience compared to pure mobile apps
- No free trial of the paid tiers, only free capped plan
- Shard‑based billing can be confusing for new users
- Interface may feel complex for absolute beginners
Frequently asked questions about Artroom
What operating systems does ArtRoom support?
ArtRoom’s desktop application is currently available only for Windows, delivered as a one‑click installer .exe file. The web and cloud components can be accessed from any browser, but the main AI generation and editing experience is optimized for Windows PCs with compatible Nvidia or AMD GPUs.
Do I need a powerful GPU to use ArtRoom?
While ArtRoom can run on a range of Windows machines, a dedicated modern GPU (Nvidia or AMD) significantly improves generation speed and lets you push higher resolutions. If you lack a strong local GPU, you can rely on the cloud generation option, which runs on premium GPUs and only consumes your plan’s monthly shards.
What are shards and how do they work?
Shards are ArtRoom’s internal unit for tracking AI generation usage; each generated image consumes a certain number of shards depending on resolution and settings. Your plan (free, Basic, Pro, or Premium) specifies how many shards you get per month or per day, after which you must wait for your quota to refresh or upgrade your plan.
Can I use ArtRoom for commercial projects?
Yes, ArtRoom’s paid plans are designed for power users and commercial work, including illustration, concept art, and marketing visuals. The Premium tier in particular offers high shard counts, large storage, and 4K outputs tailored for professional pipelines, while the app aims to respect model‑creator licenses and only uses permitted models.
How does the local (desktop) version differ from the cloud app?
The local desktop app runs Stable Diffusion on your own hardware, giving you privacy and full control over models and prompts, while the cloud version offloads all generation to premium GPUs for faster rendering and higher resolutions. Both share the same core features like ControlNet, layers, and Loras, but the cloud version consumes your plan’s shards and is convenient if you lack a powerful local GPU.
What is included in the free plan?
The free plan includes 120 shards per day, which effectively mirrors the Basic‑tier feature set but with a strict daily cap. You get access to background removal, ControlNet, unlimited Loras, queued generations, and 100 MB of storage, allowing you to explore the app’s capabilities without an upfront payment.
How does ControlNet work in ArtRoom?
ControlNet in ArtRoom lets you anchor specific aspects of your image—such as pose, edges, or depth maps—so the AI recomputes style, clothes, or details while keeping those structural elements fixed. This is useful for iterating on character poses, product mockups, or complex compositions where you want to preserve outlines or perspectives.
Can I import my own Loras or models?
ArtRoom supports unlimited Loras and integrates with CivitAI, letting you import and use many third‑party Loras directly inside the app, provided they are licensed for use with AI generative services. The tool is designed to respect model creators’ terms and only allows models that are explicitly permitted for AI generation workflows.
Is there a mobile app or only desktop?
ArtRoom’s main AI generation workflow is centered on the Windows desktop app, but there is also a separate mobile app called ArtRoom AI Photo Editor for Android that focuses on quick edits such as background removal and stylization. The full‑featured AI art‑generation experience currently lives on the desktop and web/cloud versions rather than mobile.
How does ArtRoom handle image storage and privacy?
ArtRoom allocates per‑plan storage (from 100 MB on free up to 100 GB on Premium) for your generated images and project files saved to the cloud. Local desktop projects are stored on your own machine, but when you upload or store images in the cloud, they are governed by ArtRoom’s privacy policy and terms of service, which outline how user data and artwork are handled and protected.