ComfyUI engine, Cubric workflow
ComfyUI powers the backend while Cubric Vision handles the workflow UI, so creators get production tools without node-graph overhead.
Shipping soon Q3 2026 Day-1 builds on Patreon Pro
AI made easyThe output leads. The app follows.
Cubric Vision gives artists a familiar desktop interface for local AI generation. Install models, generate images, refine details with masks, preview video motion in stages, and keep every file on your machine.
GenerationImage and video
PrivacyRuns offline
Learning CurveMinutes, not weeks
SourceOpen and free
Interface
A desktop workspace, not a prompt toy.
ComfyUI's engine, without the engine room. Generate, mask, stage video, install models, and manage projects from one window — sane defaults instead of parameter sliders, no Python, no node graph.
Features
Built for artists getting into AI.
No node graph required. Cubric Vision packages powerful local workflows behind controls that feel closer to a creative tool than a research project.
Familiar interface
A desktop app with project history, previews, controls, and media workflows that make sense to visual creators.
Curated local models
Curated lineup tuned for 8GB+ VRAM, so you can create without hunting model setups or hardware guides.
Stable on every update
Every ComfyUI update can break custom nodes and workflows. Cubric Vision ships portable, tested, and version-locked, so generations keep working release after release.
Mask and detail any area
Target faces, hands, backgrounds, and local regions for controlled refinements exactly where the image needs work.
Video in stages
Preview motion first, then commit to a final render so GPU time goes where it matters instead of discarded full outputs.
Free forever
Cubric Vision is open source. Patreon supports development and early access, not a paywall around the core app.
Video combine
Select clips in order and combine them into a single output video without leaving your project workflow.
Custom upscalers and LoRAs
Use your own upscale models and LoRAs to push detail and style while staying inside Cubric Vision workflows.
Auto-masking and mask export
Use auto-masking plus manual refinement, then export masks as real files for Photoshop or other tools in your pipeline.
SDXL realism
The model setup, already done.
Hand-merged SDXL checkpoints with the right LoRAs, the right samplers, the right defaults. Photoreal, uncensored, 8GB VRAM minimum. v1 ships with two realism models — more, and stronger, are coming.
Workflow
One workflow, your file at the end.
Pick a model
Install and run local image and video models without manual setup.
Create
Generate images or clips from a prompt, reference, or existing project work.
Refine
Mask, detail, upscale, crop, or build on existing work.
Keep or take further
Save outputs to your project folder, ready to share, post, or take into Photoshop, DaVinci, or any tool you already use.
Image to video
Direct the motion, not just the prompt.
First-frame, last-frame, or single-frame workflows. Trim, reverse, interpolate, upscale, capture stills. Anime production quality today, realism scaling with each release.
Illustrious
Anime that looks made, not generated.
Illustrious is the SDXL family built for anime — sharp lines, clean shading, strong character work. Stylized characters and scenes by default, 10× faster than the bigger modern anime models. Detailing pipeline closes the gap on sharpness and text.
Shipping soon · Q3 2026
Cubric Vision ships Q3 2026.
Portable Windows, Mac, and Linux. Free, open source. Patreon Pro subscribers get Day-1 builds, two weeks ahead of Early Access and one month ahead of public release.
Become a Patron for Day-1
Watch on GitHub
Track progress on GitHub. Ping in Discord when builds drop.
Support the project
Keep Cubric independent.
Patreon support helps keep Cubric apps free and funds the wider Studio hub. The Patreon and Discord community are run under MadPonyInteractive, the studio behind Cubric.
£1 / month
- Supporter Discord role (custom colour + badge)
- Name credited in Cubric apps About panel
- Behind-the-scenes dev posts before YouTube
£5 / month
- Portable builds two weeks before public
- Tutorial project files (workflows, prompt packs)
- Early Access Discord role + private channels
- Everything in Supporter
£15 / month
- Day-1 builds (2 weeks ahead of Early Access)
- Pro Project Templates (drag-and-drop, tutorial-paired)
- All paid Mad Pony tools free
- Everything in Early Access
Pony
A different anime grammar.
Pony is SDXL re-trained on its own visual diet — 3D-leaning characters, bold scenes, tag-driven prompting. Custom merges and dialed-in defaults handle the tag syntax for you. Different model, same Cubric workflow.
FAQ
Questions creators ask before installing.
Can I use my own models?
Cubric Vision uses a curated lineup selected from the open ecosystem. Workflows and models are fine tuned to deliver stronger results with less parameter fiddling.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Cubric Studio apps are free and will stay free. Patreon gates timing, not ownership. Patrons get new builds first, including earlier access to the newest model updates.
Is it cross-compatible?
Yes, it is built for cross-platform use. Early testing has been mainly on Windows, so first releases on other platforms may have bugs. Built-in error dialogs can submit reports directly to GitHub Issues, and those reports help us improve quickly.
Can I use my creations commercially?
Yes. Creations you make with Cubric apps are yours to use commercially.
Can I use the code to build my own commercial app?
No. Code you use or fork from the Cubric repositories must remain in open-source apps, per the project license.
Do I need internet to use Cubric Vision after install?
After engine and model install, no internet is required for local inference. We plan optional cloud execution paths for lower-end machines in the future. If you choose those services, then internet is required.
Where are my projects and outputs stored?
If you do not choose a custom path, projects are stored in your Documents folder. Generated media is saved into each project together with project-level settings you changed.
What GPU and VRAM do I need for image vs video workflows?
SDXL, Illustrious, and Pony-style image models can run on 8GB VRAM with about 16 to 32GB system RAM. Flux and newer image models are more comfortable around 12GB VRAM with at least 32GB system RAM. Video workflows usually need about 12 to 16GB VRAM and roughly 32 to 64GB system RAM.
Can I move a project between two computers?
Yes. Drag and drop a project folder onto the Projects page and Cubric Vision loads the assets and project data. To reproduce the same generation settings, install the same models on the target machine.
Can I run Cubric Vision alongside Photoshop or DaVinci on the same machine?
Yes. Use the release-memory action in Cubric Vision to free VRAM when needed, especially on lower-VRAM GPUs. You can export assets to external folders, edit in other apps, then re-import and continue.
How do I report bugs or request a model or workflow addition?
When an error occurs, you usually get a popup that can send a report to GitHub. Please use it when possible. For model and workflow requests, use the Discord community.
Does Cubric Vision upload prompts or media to any cloud service?
By default, no. Prompts, images, and videos stay local. A future optional RunPod path is planned, where processing runs on infrastructure you control and rent. If you opt in to that mode, cloud transfer is expected.
Can I roll back to an older version if an update breaks my workflow?
Yes. You can install a previous release. Because models can live in a separate models folder, rolling back can avoid re-downloading large model files.