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Fooocus
Fooocus is an open-source image project by lllyasviel (lllyasviel/Fooocus on GitHub). It has 53,274 GitHub stars and 8,627 forks, is released under the GPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 December 2025.
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★ 53.3k stars⑂ 8.6k forksGPL-3.0updated 2025-12
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- lllyasviel/Fooocus
- GitHub stars
- 53,274
- Forks
- 8,627
- License
- GPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 1 December 2025
- Category
- Image
- Listing
- Full install guide
- Official site
- Read the docs
// how it works
How it works
- Choose the right tool
Generation studio, upscaler, background remover, or photo library — match the tool to the task.
- Install it your way
Desktop apps, Docker images, and portable builds cover most platforms; pick the simplest for your OS.
- Add models if needed
Generation tools need checkpoint files; utilities like upscalers usually bundle everything.
- Create or organize
Generate, enhance, or import — then export, share, or keep building your library.
// features
Why people love it
No subscriptions
The defining trait of this whole category: professional results without monthly fees.
Runs locally
Your images stay on your machine — important for client work and privacy.
Model freedom
Bring any compatible open checkpoint; you are never locked to one vendor's style.
Purpose-built utilities
Single-job tools (upscale, de-background, restore) that do one thing excellently.
Smart photo libraries
Self-hosted managers with AI tagging, face recognition, and deduplication.
Extensible ecosystems
Extensions, scripts, and community presets extend the popular studios far beyond stock.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Step 1 — Clone the repo
Download the source and move into the project folder.
git clone https://github.com/lllyasviel/Fooocus.git cd Fooocus - Step 2 — Create an environment
Isolate dependencies so nothing clashes with your other projects.
python -m venv .venv source .venv/bin/activate # Windows: .venv\Scripts\activate - Step 3 — Install and launch
Install the requirements, then follow the README's launch command (it varies per project).
pip install -r requirements.txt
// use cases
What you can build
- Generate concept art and illustrations.
- Upscale and restore old photos.
- Remove backgrounds in bulk for product shots.
- Self-host a Google-Photos-style library.
Generation does not have to stay at a desk. local-dream runs Stable Diffusion directly on Android phones — Snapdragon NPU acceleration included — so the whole pipeline fits in a pocket instead of a PC.
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// faq
Questions, answered
Which should I start with?
For generation: a polished studio interface. For enhancement: a dedicated upscaler. For libraries: a photo manager. The guides above narrow it down.
Do I need a powerful GPU?
Generation benefits hugely from one; upscalers and photo managers are far lighter.
Who maintains Fooocus?
It is an open-source project at lllyasviel/Fooocus with 8,627 forks. Check the repo's contributors and recent commits to see how active maintenance is.
Are they free for commercial work?
Mostly yes under MIT/Apache/GPL — but verify each license, especially for client deliverables.
Can they match Midjourney quality?
With the right open checkpoints, absolutely — the interface matters less than the model you load.
Where do models come from?
Community hubs like CivitAI and Hugging Face host thousands of open checkpoints.
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Get Fooocus
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