Independent guide · not affiliated with ArtCraft

ArtCraft AI, explained: downloads, pricing, models & workflows

ArtCraft is an open-source studio for AI image and video creation that lets you build a scene before you generate it. These guides cover what it is, how to install it, what it really costs, and how to get good results.

How to download ArtCraft Is ArtCraft free?

Latest version: v0.41.0; September 26, 2026
Platforms: macOS · Windows · Web; Linux: build from source
License: MIT or Apache-2.0; Open source on GitHub
Price: Free download; Pay for credits or bring your own keys
Models: 62 in the catalog; Image, video, 3D, audio, worlds

What is ArtCraft?

Its makers call ArtCraft “the IDE for artists”. Most AI image tools give you a prompt box and hope for the best. ArtCraft adds a canvas and a 3D stage: you arrange cutouts, backdrops, 3D meshes, and posed characters, set the camera, and then let an image or video model render the shot.

It is a Rust and Tauri desktop app for Windows and macOS with a matching web version, and the code is published on GitHub under the MIT or Apache-2.0 license. Inside, one interface connects to dozens of models from different providers.

Read our full ArtCraft review

Image to Location

Place virtual actors in a consistent environment and plan multiple shots in the same room.

3D compositing

Layer backdrops, foregrounds, and props in 3D space to build compositions with real depth.

2D compositing

Combine image layers, background removal, and drawing tools on a single canvas.

Image to 3D mesh

Turn an image into a 3D object you can position, rotate, and frame precisely.

Character posing

Pose characters and set the camera before you generate the final shot.

Background removal

Isolate subjects and reuse them as props, layers, or backdrops in 2D and 3D scenes.

Prompted editing

Describe changes to an image with editing models such as Nano Banana Pro and GPT Image.

Image to video

Animate a still frame with your choice of video models, including Seedance, Kling, and Veo.

Start here

The questions people ask most about ArtCraft, answered in depth.

How to Download and Install ArtCraftOfficial download links, the right installer for your system, step-by-step setup for Windows and macOS, and what Linux users need to know.Read Is ArtCraft Free? Pricing and Credits ExplainedThe app is free and open source. Generating images and videos is not. Here are the three ways to pay for generations and what each one costs.Read ArtCraft AI Review: Is It Worth Using in 2026?ArtCraft swaps the prompt box for a canvas and a 3D stage. Here is what it does well, where it falls short, and who should use it.Read The Best ArtCraft Alternatives in 2026ArtCraft is not the only way to make controlled AI images and video. Here is how the main alternatives compare and when each one makes more sense.Read How to Use the ArtCraft AI Image GeneratorFrom a simple text prompt to a fully composed 3D scene: the five image workflows in ArtCraft, the models behind them, and how to get better results.Read How to Use the ArtCraft AI Video GeneratorArtCraft's video workflow starts with a frame you control. Here is how to set up the shot, pick a video model, and write prompts that move the way you want.Read How to Use Seedance 2.0 in ArtCraftArtCraft was one of the first apps to offer Seedance 2.0. Here is how to use it, what it costs, and how to get cinematic results.Read Is ArtCraft Legit? A Safety Check and Official LinksArtCraft is a real, open-source project with public code and regular releases. The main risk is downloading it from the wrong place. Here is how to stay safe.Read

Tutorials

Step-by-step guides to ArtCraft's crafting tools and API.

All tutorials →

BeginnerGetting Started with ArtCraft: A Beginner's TutorialFrom install to your first video: the shortest path to understanding how ArtCraft works and which tool to reach for.Read tutorial IntermediateImage to Location in ArtCraft: Shoot Multiple Angles of One SceneKeep one room, street, or landscape consistent across a whole sequence of shots by staging it once and moving the camera.Read tutorial IntermediateCharacter Posing in ArtCraft: Control Pose, Camera, and IdentityPose a mannequin, frame the shot, then transfer your character onto it, so the pose is exactly what you planned and the character stays the same.Read tutorial Intermediate3D Compositing in ArtCraft: Build Scenes with Real DepthStage backdrops, props, and characters in real 3D space, set the camera, and let an image model turn the blockout into a finished shot.Read tutorial BeginnerHow to Fix Failed Generations in ArtCraftMost failed generations come down to a handful of causes. Work through this checklist from top to bottom.Read tutorial DeveloperArtCraft API Tutorial: Generate Video with the Omni APIThe Omni API lets you call ArtCraft's generation models from your own code with an API key. Here is the complete flow, from key to finished video.Read tutorial

Models available in ArtCraft

The official README lists a 62-model catalog. A few entries are marked as disabled or restricted at any given time; our model page shows the live status of each one.

Images

Nano Banana, GPT Image, FLUX, Seedream

Video

Seedance, Kling, Veo, Sora, Vidu, MiniMax

Music and sound

Suno, Seed Audio

3D meshes

Hunyuan 3D, Tripo3D, Meshy, Rodin

Worlds and Gaussian splats

Marble, TripoSplat

Full model catalog →Image generation guide →Video generation guide →Seedance 2.0 in ArtCraft →

Prompt library

32 copy-ready prompts for text-to-image, image editing, video, scene & composition, each with suggested models and tips.

Browse prompts

Changelog

Every ArtCraft release with dates, download files, and release notes, synced from GitHub.

See version history

ArtCraft FAQ

What is ArtCraft AI?

ArtCraft is an open-source desktop and web studio for AI image and video creation. Instead of relying on text prompts alone, it lets you compose scenes in 2D and 3D, pose characters, and place the camera before a model renders the result.

Is ArtCraft free?

The app is free to download and its source code is open on GitHub. Generations cost money because the AI models do: you can buy ArtCraft credit plans, or connect your own provider API keys and existing subscriptions.

Which platforms does ArtCraft run on?

Official builds are available for macOS (a universal build for Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows. There is also a browser version at app.getartcraft.com. Linux users currently need to build from source.

Who makes ArtCraft?

ArtCraft is developed by the ArtCraft team, whose contact address is on the storyteller.ai domain, together with open-source contributors. The code lives in the storytold/artcraft repository on GitHub.

Is this the official ArtCraft website?

No. ArtCraft Tips is an independent guide. The official website is getartcraft.com and the official source code is github.com/storytold/artcraft.