Retro Diffusion Extension for Aseprite
Rapid designing with AI
Create, change, and refine artwork in minutes.
What is Retro Diffusion?
This extension for the popular pixel art software Aseprite allows the easy installation and use of Stable Diffusion AI image generator from inside Aseprite. It also adds advanced features like smart color reduction, and text guided palette creation. In combination with the state of the art pixel model, you can design incredible pixel art pieces in record time.
Learn MoreCustom pixel art AI model
Retro Diffusion comes with its own pixel art model, which returns results astronomically better than any competing model or AI. If you have tried to get Dall-e 2, Stable Diffusion, or even Midjourney to create accurate pixel art before, you know that they just don't get it.
The best part is, this model has been trained on licensed assets from Astropulse and other pixel artists with their consent.
Select the pixel art model and watch as near perfect pixel art is made in seconds!
Check out my site for more images!
View Image GalleryConvert any image to pixel art
Using the "Neural Pixelate" tool, easily turn images into pixel art versions with style accurate colors, or choose to keep the original colors!
Transform your art
Traditionally, resizing pixel art doesn't produce good results, as it either destroys detail when downscaling, or makes the image blurry or blocky when upscaling. "Neural Resize" allows you to change the size of pixel art image and generate entirely new details.
You can also use "Neural Detail" to add higher levels of detail to simple pixel art designs.
Control Generations
Using a unique pipeline, Retro Diffusion allows you to control lighting, colors, and other image features from an ultra-simple interface.
These settings are applied in-generation, not as post processing effects. This allows the images to change and adapt to the color and lighting conditions.
Large Language Model Prompt Helper
We also leverage the abilities of a LLM to make prompting dead simple. Type anything, and it will be converted into the best format for the image generator to understand. You can even just ask for "something" and the AI will invent amazing ideas for you!
Minecraft assets
Several models have been developed specifically for Minecraft style assets, making developing good looking mods and resource packs easier than ever!
All these assets took under an hour to create, with most of the time spent generating images.
Additionally, if you enable the "Tiling" modifier, you can create beautiful seamless block textures in record time.
I also have a great tool for Aseprite that lets you see a freely rotating 3D block in your editor window: https://astropulse.gumroad.com/l/BlockPreview
Game items
Generate creative and interesting game assets just by describing them, no more need for dreaded 'programmer art.'
Palettize
Using the Palettize feature, you can easily reduce the number of colors in an image, or change the colors entirely in just a couple clicks.
Built in styles
Retro Diffusion has different pixel art styles available at the click of a button. In addition to the "Game item" and "Tiling" modifiers there are:
Top-down
Front-facing
Flat shading
1-Bit
Game Consoles
Including NES, SNES, Sega Genesis, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, NeoGeo, and PlayStation styles.
These modifiers can even be applied at different strengths to achieve different styles!
Pixel Art Background Removal
Quickly and easily remove backgrounds in one click.
Compatibility
Ensure you have the latest version of Aseprite.
On setup, please make sure to read through the installation instructions thoroughly, and that you are connected to a stable wifi network (mobile hotspots will not work).
Refer to the chart below for exact compatibility information:
Learn more about your hardware and if you meet the requirements here:
System CompatibilityDon't meet the hardware requirements? Use the website and don't worry about putting strain on your own computer!
Generate Now* Linux support is not guaranteed. The number of distros, environments, and the commonality of user system modifications makes assured support next to impossible. Retro Diffusion has been tested on stock Ubuntu, Mint, and Fedora. Customized versions of these distros may not be supported. If you have any issues with compatibility on Linux be sure to contact me directly via Discord.
NOTE: The first generation will take a while, as it may need to install additional models.
Performance statistics
GPU:
Nvidia GTX 1050 TI: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 2.5 minutes.
Nvidia GTX 960: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 2 minutes.
Nvidia GTX 1660 Super: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 2 minutes.
Nvidia RTX 3060: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 5 seconds.
Nvidia RTX 3090: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in <2 seconds.
Radeon RX 6650 XT: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 20 seconds.
Mac M1 Pro 64gb: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 26 seconds.
Mac M2 Air 16gb: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 50 seconds.
CPU:
Intel i5-8300H: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 10 minutes.
Ryzen 2600X: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 10 minutes.
Intel i7-1065G7: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in 5 minutes.
Ryzen 5800X: 20 steps 512x512 (64x64 pixel model) in <4 minutes.
Aseprite not for you?
Check out the standalone models!
Buy just the ModelsThese models are ALSO included with the Aseprite extension!
Check out the image generation website!
Generate in the CloudFuture versions
Any future versions or patches of Retro Diffusion will be given to previous buyers at no additional cost. Make sure to check your email for new versions!
The current version is 11.0.0.
Previews and updates
The best place to go for any information on the current state of Retro Diffusion, or previews of upcoming content is my Twitter profile: https://twitter.com/RealAstropulse
Contact information
The best place to reach me is by joining the Retro Diffusion Discord server!
Join Retro Diffusion DiscordAlternatively, use the contact form on my website.
ContactAfter purchasing, unzip the file and open "README.txt" for installation instructions. Please make sure your computer meets the minimum requirements for running Aseprite Diffusion.