Build a Python AI Image Generator in 15 Minutes (Free & Local)

Introduction

In this tutorial, you will learn how to build an AI image generator using Python in just 15 minutes. Whether you want to experiment with AI art or explore the capabilities of Python programming, this guide will walk you through two methods for creating your own image generator. No advanced programming skills are necessary, making this an excellent project for beginners.

Step 1: Choose Your Method

There are two main methods for running your AI image generator:

Running in Google Colab

• This method is the easiest and requires no local setup.
• You can access the code directly in your browser.

Running Locally

• This method requires you to set up your local environment.
• It gives you more control and the ability to run the generator offline.

Step 2: Setting Up Google Colab

1. Open the provided Google Colab Notebook link: Google Colab Notebook.
2. Click on "Open in Playground" to start editing the notebook.
3. Run the cells in the notebook sequentially by clicking the play icon next to each cell.
4. Input your desired text prompt in the designated cell to generate images.

Step 3: Setting Up Locally

1. Ensure you have Python installed on your machine. You can download it from python.org.
2. Install the necessary libraries. Open your terminal or command prompt and run:

   pip install torch torchvision
   pip install transformers
   pip install pillow
   

3. Clone the GitHub repository:

   git clone https://github.com/techwithtim/AI-Image-Generator.git
   

4. Navigate to the cloned directory:

   cd AI-Image-Generator
   

5. Open your preferred code editor and locate the main Python file.
6. Modify the script to include your desired text prompt.

Step 4: Running the Image Generator

1. If using Google Colab, simply run the last cell after entering your prompt.
2. If running locally, execute the script in your terminal:

   python your_script_name.py
   

3. The output will be the generated image based on your prompt. Check the output folder in the project directory for the image file.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully built and run an AI image generator using Python. You can now experiment with different prompts to create unique images. For further exploration, consider diving deeper into the libraries used or enhancing the project by adding more features. Happy coding!