What it does
ArtCraft is a creative app for making AI images and videos with more control than typing a prompt. Its makers call it an "IDE for artists", meaning a workspace with many tools in one place.
You can lay out a scene first: place backdrops and props in 3D, pose characters, set the camera, cut out backgrounds or turn a picture into a 3D object. Then you generate the final image or video from that layout.
You can also start from a text prompt, edit images by describing changes or painting over areas, and animate a still image. It works with many image and video models from different providers.
Who it's for
Artists, designers and filmmakers who want precise, repeatable control over AI-generated pictures and video.
Can I use it without coding?
Yes. Download the desktop app. Many of the AI models it uses come from online providers. New to this? Start here.
Can I run it?
- API key
- Not needed
Try it
- Download ArtCraft from its website or the project's releases page.
- Compose a scene in 2D or 3D, then use a prompt to generate images or video.
Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?
Before you install
- Only download from the official GitHub page or the official download page above. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
- License (Apache-2.0): Permissive: free to use, change and share, including for business.
- More on staying safe
Where people are talking about it
- Open-Source Rust Alternatives to Adobe AppsHacker News · Oct 2026
- ArtCraft Apps – open-source Adobe compatible suite written in RustHacker News · Oct 2026