01Start with a thought.
Start with a thought.
See where it takes you.
Describe a scene or begin with a reference image. Create and edit images right from your desktop.
LightX2V
Create freely. Run locally.
A desktop app for local AI image creation.
- Open-source
- Free
- 100% Local
Less between you and your ideas
02Your creative space.
Your creative space.
Powered locally.
Run the image model on your own computer. Once the environment and models are ready, image generation happens locally.
An internet connection is needed for the initial environment and model downloads.
03
Make space for creating.
An app built around the essentials: prepare your model, describe what you want, and generate. Spend more time exploring the result.
Made with LightX2V
A few ideas.
Countless directions.
A little everyday magic
Blue in bloom
Paws on the keys
Download LightX2V
Stable
LightX2V for Mac
Download for MacmacOS 14 or later · Apple Silicon
Latest build
LightX2V for Windows
Download for WindowsWindows 11 · x64
A small first step. Then, create.
The app uses your own hardware. On first launch, follow the setup steps to prepare the environment and download the models. Hardware, memory, and storage requirements vary by model.
On Mac
Download and extract the ZIP, then open LightX2V. If macOS asks you to verify the developer, see the steps below.
On Windows
Extract the entire ZIP, open LightX2V.Windows.exe, and follow the setup wizard. Current builds are unsigned.
Before you begin.
What can I create with LightX2V?
The desktop apps support local text-to-image generation, reference-image editing, and optional prompt enhancement. Check each platform’s guide for the features available in its current build.
Can my computer run it?
The Mac app requires Apple Silicon and macOS 14 or later. It has been verified on an M4 Pro with 24GB of unified memory; that is a tested configuration, not a universal minimum. The Windows app targets Windows 11 x64, with AMD ROCm and NVIDIA CUDA support in preview. Memory and storage requirements depend on the selected model.
Windows tested hardwaremacOS cannot verify the developer. What should I do?
After attempting to open an app downloaded from the official repository’s Releases, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security. Find LightX2V, choose Open Anyway, and follow the system prompts.
Mac installation guideHow do I install the Windows app?
Extract the complete ZIP before opening LightX2V.Windows.exe. Follow the wizard to prepare the environment and download the models. Current Windows builds are unsigned; follow the official guide for the setup steps.
Windows installation guideWhat do Stable, Latest, and Preview mean?
Stable is the recommended release channel. Latest is a rolling build updated after successful builds; it is not a Stable release. Preview builds are available to try while features and compatibility are still being refined. Mac uses Stable. Windows prefers a downloadable Stable release, then Latest, then Preview.
Do I need an internet connection?
You need an internet connection to prepare the environment and download models. Image inference runs on your computer. Updating the app, adding models, or fetching additional dependencies requires a connection.
Is LightX2V free to use?
Yes. The app is free to use. Local creation uses your own computer, so the hardware, storage, and electricity are yours to provide.