Artbreeder AI Image Generator

Artbreeder AI Image Generator

Generate AI images from text prompts using Artbreeder's text-to-image models. Choose from 7 AI models including Flux, Flux Krea, SDXL Lightning, and Stable Diffusion 3.5 — customize dimensions, guidance scale, and inference steps for full creative control. Export as JSON, CSV, or Excel.

Generate images from text prompts using 7 Artbreeder AI models (Flux, Flux Krea, SDXL Lightning, SD-3.5) with 5 aspect ratios, negative prompts, adjustable guidance scale and inference steps, automatic NSFW detection, and batch processing — ready for download or API integration.

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Apify Actor: parsebird/artbreeder-ai-image-generator — generates AI images from text prompts using Artbreeder. $0.005/image ($5/1000). Call via ApifyClient: client.actor("parsebird/artbreeder-ai-image-generator").call(run_input={"prompts": ["A cosmic tree with stars and galaxies"], "modelVersion": "flux-krea", "shape": "square", "guidanceScale": 5, "numInferenceSteps": 8}). Inputs: prompts (array of strings, required), negativePrompt (string, optional), modelVersion (string, flux-dev/flux-schnell/flux-krea/sdxl-1.0-lightning/sd-3.5-large/sd-3.5-medium/sdxl-1.0, default flux-krea), guidanceScale (integer 1–20, default 5), shape (square/wider/wide/tall/taller, default square), numInferenceSteps (integer 1–50, default 25), proxyConfiguration (object, optional). Output: dataset with prompt, image_url, image_size, is_nsfw. API docs: https://docs.apify.com/api/v2 Token: https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations

What does Artbreeder AI Image Generator do?

Artbreeder AI Image Generator is an Apify Actor that generates AI-powered images from text prompts using Artbreeder's text-to-image models. It provides a programmatic alternative to Artbreeder's web-based Prompter tool, allowing you to generate images at scale via API, schedule recurring runs, and integrate image generation into automated workflows.

Key features:

• 🎨 7 AI models — Flux (high quality), Flux Schnell (fast), Flux Krea (balanced), SDXL Lightning (fastest), SD 3.5 Large, SD 3.5 Medium, SDXL 1.0
• 📐 5 image shapes — Square (1024x1024), Wider (1256x840), Wide (1184x888), Tall (888x1184), Taller (840x1256)
• 🚫 Negative prompts — exclude unwanted elements like blur, text, or watermarks from generated images
• 🎛️ Fine-tuned control — adjust guidance scale (prompt adherence) and inference steps (quality vs. speed)
• 📦 Batch processing — generate multiple images from a list of prompts in a single run
• 🔍 NSFW detection — automatic content safety flagging for each generated image
• ⚡ Fast API-based generation — no browser needed, lightweight and cost-efficient
• 📅 Schedule and automate — run on a schedule via Apify Schedules for recurring image generation
• 🔌 Integrations — connect to Google Sheets, Slack, Zapier, Make, and more
• 📤 Multiple export formats — download results as JSON, CSV, Excel, XML, or HTML table

Artbreeder AI Image Generator uses Artbreeder's internal API — the same engine powering their Prompter tool — to generate images from your text descriptions. No Artbreeder account is required.

What data can you extract from Artbreeder?

Field	Description
prompt	The original text description used for image generation
image_url	Direct URL to download the AI-generated image
image_size	Image dimensions as [width, height] (e.g. [1024, 1024])
is_nsfw	Content safety indicator — true if potentially inappropriate content detected

How to generate images with Artbreeder AI Image Generator

1. Go to Artbreeder AI Image Generator on Apify Store and click Try for free
2. Enter your prompts — add one or more text descriptions of the images you want to generate
3. Choose an AI model — select from 7 models: Flux Krea (recommended), Flux Schnell (fast), SDXL Lightning (fastest), and more
4. Set image shape — pick an aspect ratio: Square, Wide, Wider, Tall, or Taller
5. Adjust quality settings (optional) — set guidance scale and inference steps for fine-tuned results
6. Add a negative prompt (optional) — describe what to exclude (e.g. "blurry, low quality, text, watermark")
7. Run the generator — click Start and wait for your images
8. Export your images — download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel, or access via API

Input parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Default	Description
prompts	array	Yes	—	List of text prompts for generating images
negativePrompt	string	No	""	Elements to exclude from generated images
modelVersion	string	No	flux-krea	AI model: flux-dev, flux-schnell, flux-krea, sdxl-1.0-lightning, sd-3.5-large, sd-3.5-medium, sdxl-1.0
guidanceScale	integer	No	5	Prompt adherence (1–20). Higher = more literal
shape	string	No	square	Image aspect ratio: square, wider, wide, tall, taller
numInferenceSteps	integer	No	25	Quality steps (1–50). Higher = better quality, slower
proxyConfiguration	object	No	Apify Proxy	Proxy settings (residential recommended)

Notes:

• For the SDXL Lightning model, inference steps are capped at 8.
• For the Flux Schnell model, inference steps are capped at 12.
• For SDXL models (SDXL Lightning, SDXL 1.0), the guidance scale is capped at 12.

Output example

[
    {
        "prompt": "A beautiful sunset over the mountains",
        "image_url": "https://artbreederpublic-shortlived.s3.amazonaws.com/30d/imgs/4584b05006844909b61c364a.jpeg",
        "image_size": [1024, 1024],
        "is_nsfw": false
    },
    {
        "prompt": "A futuristic cityscape",
        "image_url": "https://artbreederpublic-shortlived.s3.amazonaws.com/30d/imgs/615e0dde14cc44449f517218.jpeg",
        "image_size": [1024, 1024],
        "is_nsfw": false
    },
    {
        "prompt": "A cosmic tree with stars and galaxies hanging from its branches",
        "image_url": "https://artbreederpublic-shortlived.s3.amazonaws.com/30d/imgs/082a2505084f41febd71a6e6.jpeg",
        "image_size": [1024, 1024],
        "is_nsfw": false
    }
]

Download results in JSON, CSV, Excel, or access via the Apify API.

Use cases

• Content creation — generate unique images for blog posts, articles, social media, and newsletters at scale
• Marketing and advertising — create custom visuals for campaigns, ads, and promotional materials without stock photos
• Game design and concept art — produce concept art, character designs, and environment sketches from text descriptions
• Social media automation — schedule recurring runs to generate fresh images for social media accounts on a regular cadence
• E-commerce product visualization — create product mockups and lifestyle imagery for online stores
• Education and training materials — generate illustrative images for presentations, courses, and learning content
• Creative exploration — experiment with different AI models, styles, and prompt techniques for artistic projects

How it works

1. Input parsing — the actor reads your prompts, model selection, shape, and quality settings
2. Model cap enforcement — inference steps and guidance scale are automatically capped based on the selected model (SDXL Lightning max 8 steps, Flux Schnell max 12 steps, SDXL models max 12 guidance)
3. Image generation — each prompt is sent to Artbreeder's text-to-image API with your configuration
4. Response processing — the generated image URL, dimensions, and NSFW flag are extracted from the API response
5. Dataset push — each result is pushed to the Apify dataset immediately after generation
6. Pay-per-event charging — one event is charged per generated image, with automatic budget limit detection

How to use via API — Python

from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("YOUR_API_TOKEN")

run = client.actor("parsebird/artbreeder-ai-image-generator").call(run_input={
    "prompts": [
        "A majestic lion with a crown of stars, in a cosmic nebula",
        "An enchanted forest library with glowing books floating in the air"
    ],
    "negativePrompt": "low detail, blurry, text, watermark",
    "modelVersion": "flux-krea",
    "shape": "square",
    "guidanceScale": 5,
    "numInferenceSteps": 8,
})

for image in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(f"Prompt: {image['prompt']}")
    print(f"Image URL: {image['image_url']}")
    print(f"NSFW: {image['is_nsfw']}")
    print()

How to use via API — JavaScript

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({ token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN' });

const run = await client.actor('parsebird/artbreeder-ai-image-generator').call({
    prompts: [
        'A majestic lion with a crown of stars, in a cosmic nebula',
        'An enchanted forest library with glowing books floating in the air',
    ],
    negativePrompt: 'low detail, blurry, text, watermark',
    modelVersion: 'flux-krea',
    shape: 'square',
    guidanceScale: 5,
    numInferenceSteps: 8,
});

const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach(image => {
    console.log(`Prompt: ${image.prompt}`);
    console.log(`Image URL: ${image.image_url}`);
    console.log(`NSFW: ${image.is_nsfw}`);
    console.log();
});

How much does it cost to generate Artbreeder images?

Artbreeder AI Image Generator uses pay-per-event pricing — you pay per generated image, not for platform compute time.

How much does it cost to generate 1,000 Artbreeder images?

$5.00. Each image costs $0.005. New users get a free trial with $5 of platform credit.

How much does it cost to generate 100 Artbreeder images?

$0.50. A quick batch of images for a single project.

Pricing

Event	Price per event	Price per 1,000
image-generated	$0.005	$5.00

Each image pushed to the dataset counts as one event. Apify platform usage (compute, proxy) is included in the event price.

Typical costs:

• 3 images (quick test): ~$0.015
• 10 images (small batch): ~$0.05
• 100 images (project batch): ~$0.50
• 1,000 images (large batch): ~$5.00

Is it legal to use Artbreeder's API?

This Actor accesses Artbreeder's publicly available text-to-image generation service — the same functionality any browser user can access through the Prompter tool. No login or authentication is required. Generated images are subject to Artbreeder's Terms of Service and content policies.

Web scraping of publicly available data is generally legal in the United States and the European Union, as established by the hiQ Labs v. LinkedIn ruling. For more information, see Apify's guide on the legality of web scraping.

Users are responsible for ensuring their use of generated images complies with applicable laws, Artbreeder's Terms of Service, and any relevant copyright or licensing requirements in their jurisdiction.

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FAQ

What AI models are available? Artbreeder AI Image Generator supports 7 models: Flux (high quality), Flux Schnell (fast, max 12 inference steps), Flux Krea (balanced quality and speed), SDXL Lightning (fastest, max 8 inference steps), SD 3.5 Large, SD 3.5 Medium, and SDXL 1.0. We recommend Flux Krea for the best balance of quality and generation speed.

What image sizes are supported? Five aspect ratios: Square (1024x1024), Wider (1256x840), Wide (1184x888), Tall (888x1184), and Taller (840x1256). Choose the shape that best fits your project needs.

What does the guidance scale do? Guidance scale controls how closely the AI model follows your text prompt. Higher values (closer to 20) produce images that match your prompt more literally, while lower values (closer to 1) give the model more creative freedom. The default is 5. For SDXL models, guidance scale is capped at 12.

What are inference steps? Inference steps control image quality. More steps generally produce more detailed, refined images but take longer to generate. The default is 25. Model-specific limits: SDXL Lightning caps at 8 steps, Flux Schnell caps at 12 steps.

Can I schedule recurring image generation runs? Yes. Use Apify Schedules to generate images on a daily, weekly, or custom interval. Combine with dynamic prompt lists to automate content creation workflows.

Can I access the results via API? Yes. Use the Apify API or the official Python and JavaScript client libraries to run the actor and retrieve generated images programmatically. See the API usage examples above.

What export formats are supported? JSON, CSV, Excel (XLSX), XML, HTML, and RSS. Download directly from the Apify Console or via the API.

Does it detect NSFW content? Yes. Each generated image includes an is_nsfw field indicating whether potentially inappropriate content was detected. This flag is provided by Artbreeder's API.

Does it require an Artbreeder account? No. This actor accesses Artbreeder's public text-to-image generation service. No Artbreeder login, account, or API key is needed.

Is there a free trial? Yes. New Apify users get $5 of free platform credit, which covers approximately 1,000 generated images.

I found an issue or have a feature request. Open an issue on the Issues tab or contact ParseBird via the Apify Console.