Creating digital art can be a demanding process, requiring not only creativity but also an efficient workflow. Stable.art is an open-source plugin designed for Photoshop (v23.3.0+) that harnesses the power of Stable Diffusion to streamline your artistic endeavors. With this guide, you’ll learn how to install and effectively use Stable.art to elevate your creative process.

How to Install Stable.art

• Download the CCX file.
• Open the Creative Cloud desktop app and ensure it’s running and up to date.
• Make sure you have the latest version of Photoshop installed. If not, update it through the Creative Cloud desktop app.
• Open Photoshop.
• Double-click on the downloaded CCX file.
• Follow the prompts, and the plugin panel should appear in Photoshop. If it does not, go to Plugins > Stable.art.

Starting the API Server

To use Stable.art, you’ll need to enable an API for your Automatic1111:

• If you are running Automatic1111 locally, follow this guide.
• If you’d rather use Google Colab, you can utilize fast-stable-diffusion, as it supports API out of the box.

Lastly, be sure to enter the URL of your Automatic1111 server (e.g. http://127.0.0.1:7860, https://***.gradio.live, https://***.loca.lt, https://***.gradio.app, etc.) in the Endpoint field.

Features of Stable.art

Discover the thrilling features that Stable.art offers to enhance your creative workflow:

Lexica.art Integration

Need a spark of inspiration? Utilize the Lexica.art search engine right inside the plugin to find assistance with prompts and come up with new ideas seamlessly.

txt2img

This feature generates an image with a default size of 512×512 pixels. However, you can scale images to fit your unique dimensions using the rectangular marquee tool and specifying any size (with any ratio!).

img2imginpaint

Creating with img2imginpaint is a cinch! Just select the area of your image that you want to modify using any selection tool—be it rectangular marquee, lasso, quick selection, magic wand, or any other available tool. Click the Generate button, and you’re all set—no masks or complicated processes!

Outpaint

Coming Soon.

Development Setup

If you’re looking to contribute to the development of Stable.art, here’s how to get started:

1. Install dependencies using the command:

npm install

2. Start a server to compile and hot-reload the plugin:

npm run serve

3. Open Photoshop, then launch the Adobe UXP Developer Tool. Click “Add plugin” and select manifest-dev.json from the public folder. Remember, use manifest-dev.json during development for testing purposes!
4. Locate the plugin under its ID dev.stable.art, click on its Actions, and then click Load.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation or usage, try the following tips:

• Ensure that you have the appropriate version of Photoshop and the Creative Cloud app is updated.
• Check the compatibility of the Automatic1111 API with your local setup or in Google Colab.
• Verify that the endpoint URL is correctly entered.
• If the plugin panel does not appear, navigate to Plugins > Stable.art.

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Conclusion

Stable.art simplifies the art-making process, promoting creativity and productivity. By following this guide, you’ll be set to dive into a new realm of rendering where AI meets artistry. Happy Creating!