Lexica Aperture
Lexica Aperture is an advanced AI tool that specializes in the creation of photorealistic images. It provides an intuitive interface that facilitates the easy g...
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What is Lexica Aperture?
Lexica Aperture is an AI-powered image generation platform built on the Stable Diffusion model that transforms text prompts into photorealistic, production-quality visuals. Users describe their desired image in natural language through a
Lexica Aperture pricing
Pricing model: Paid
Lexica offers a free tier and three paid membership plans. Free tier: 100 images per month (or 20 Aperture generations monthly), unlimited searching and community downloads, personal non-commercial use only, public images only. Starter Plan: $8/month billed annually (or $10/month monthly), includes 1,000 fast generations per month (monthly version: 800 images), no slow generations, personal commercial licenses for individual creators, custom aspect ratios, image uploads, optional credit top-ups. Pro Plan: $24/month billed annually (or $30/month monthly), offers 3,000 fast generations per month, unlimited slow generations, full commercial licenses, custom aspect ratios, image uploads, suitable for teams of 2-5 people. Max Plan: $48/month billed annually (or $60/month monthly), provides 7,000 fast generations per month (monthly version: 6,500 images), unlimited slow generations, full commercial licenses, custom aspect ratios, image uploads, private images not accessible to other users, recommended for larger teams of 5+ people. Yearly plans save 20%. Additional fast generations can be purchased at $0.01 per generation on-demand.
Lexica Aperture pros
- Generates photorealistic production-quality images at scale
- Built on Stable Diffusion open-source machine learning model
- Natural language prompt input for easy image description
- Negative prompt field to exclude unwanted elements from images
- 9 customizable aspect ratio variations from portrait to landscape
- Guidance scale adjustable from 2 to 13 for pose mimicry control
- Multiple model type options: Aperture v1, v2, and v5
- SlowFast generation speed option balancing quality and speed
- Image upscaling that adds more details beyond original resolution
- Style transformation to oil painting, watercolor, sketch, and more
- Browse community images and copy their prompts for inspiration
- High-resolution output up to 3072x2048 for landscape images
- Interactive history log to revisit and reuse past creations
- Social features to like and share favorite images with community
- API integration available for developers to embed functionality
- Commercial rights included in paid plans for monetized projects
- No technical Stable Diffusion installation required
- Free tier allows 100 images per month for personal use
- 20 images can be generated for free each month with Aperture
- Unlimited searching and previewing of community images at no cost
Lexica Aperture cons
- Cannot adjust specific image parameters like brightness or contrast
- Requires active internet connection, no offline functionality
- Limited to single resolution output at 960x1440 by default
- No batch processing, must generate images one at time
- Supports restricted number of image file formats for download
- Free tier images are personal use only, no commercial rights
- Every generate click produces 4 images, cannot reduce this number
- Limited customization options for creative flexibility
- Public images only on free tier, private images require Max plan
- Team size restrictions on commercial rights across paid plans
Frequently asked questions about Lexica Aperture
What is Lexica Aperture?
Lexica Aperture is an advanced AI-powered image generation tool that specializes in creating photorealistic images using the Stable Diffusion model. It transforms natural language text prompts into production-quality visuals, allowing users to generate concept art, product shots, illustrations, and social graphics in minutes without needing to install Stable Diffusion locally.
Is Lexica Aperture free to use?
Yes, Lexica offers a free tier that allows users to generate 100 images per month (or 20 Aperture-specific generations monthly). Free users can also search and download community images unlimitedly. However, images created on the free tier are for personal, non-commercial use only, and all images are public. Commercial rights require a paid membership plan.
How do I use negative prompts in Lexica?
Lexica has a dedicated Negative Prompt field separate from the main prompt description. Users can enter elements they wish to exclude from their generated images in this field. For example, entering 'text' in the negative prompt prevents text from appearing in the artwork, which is useful since Stable Diffusion often struggles with text rendering. This is the most powerful form of negative prompt support available.
What image dimensions can I generate?
Lexica Aperture supports 9 aspect ratio variations including 512x768 (portrait), 640x640 (square), 768x512 (landscape), and up to 960x1440 as the standard resolution. Upscaled images can reach 2048x3072 for portraits and 3072x2048 for landscapes. Custom aspect ratios are available on all paid plans (Starter, Pro, and Max).
What model types are available in Aperture?
Lexica Aperture offers three model type options: Aperture v1, Aperture v2, and Aperture v5. Users can select their preferred model through the Advanced settings section under the dimensions slider. Each version has different characteristics, with v2 being commonly used for detailed renders and v5 being the current version generating at 960x1440 resolution.
How does the guidance scale work?
The guidance scale parameter in Lexica Aperture determines the extent to which the AI should mimic the pose from an uploaded image or follow the prompt precisely. It can be adjusted from 2 to 13, with many users running renders at 7. Higher values make the AI adhere more strictly to the prompt, while lower values allow more creative interpretation.
Can I use Lexica images commercially?
Commercial use requires a paid membership plan with restrictions based on team size. Free tier images are for personal use only. Individual creators need the Starter plan for personal commercial licenses. Teams of 2-5 people require the Pro plan for commercial rights. Teams of 5+ people need the Max plan. All paid plans include full commercial licenses for monetized projects.
What is the SlowFast generation feature?
SlowFast is a generation speed option that provides flexibility in balancing between quality and speed of image production. Slow generation optimizes for higher quality output, while fast generation prioritizes time efficiency. Pro and Max plans include unlimited slow generations, while Starter plan has no slow generations. This feature makes Aperture suitable for various applications and user preferences.
Can I upload my own images to Lexica Aperture?
Yes, image uploads are available on all paid plans (Starter, Pro, and Max). Users can upload an image whose pose they want to replicate in their artwork. The guidance scale then determines how closely Aperture mimics the pose from the uploaded image. This feature is not available on the free tier. Max plan users can also create private images that are not accessible to other Lexica users.
How do I find and use prompts from community images?
On the Lexica homepage, users can explore pre-generated images created by other community members. Clicking on any image reveals the prompt used to create it. Users can copy the prompt by clicking the 'copy prompt' button, then paste it into the 'Describe your image' field in the Editor to experiment with the same prompt. They can also modify style, model details, guidance scale, dimensions, and upscale to create variations.