Wenxin Yige

Wenxin Yige is an AI art and creative assistance platform launched by Baidu, built on the Wenxin large model and PaddlePaddle technology. Officially released in August 2022, the platform aims to help users generate various styles of artwork through artificial intelligence.

Key Features

1. Image Generation Users can input simple text descriptions, and Wenxin Yige will generate corresponding images based on these descriptions. Whether it is a specific object (such as "a rose") or an abstract concept (like "the feeling of loneliness"), Wenxin Yige can accurately capture the keywords and generate matching images.

2. Various Art Styles Wenxin Yige supports multiple art styles, including oil painting, watercolor, sketch, manga, aesthetic anime, Chinese style, surrealism, pixel art, sci-fi, and more. Users can choose the style that suits their preferences for their creations.

3. Image Restoration The platform offers image restoration features, allowing users to repair damaged images, fill in missing parts, and even improve the overall quality of the picture. This is particularly useful for users looking to restore old or damaged photos.

4. Style Transfer Users can apply an art style to any image. For example, the style of Van Gogh can be applied to a regular landscape photo, creating a unique piece of art.

5. Action Recognition and Re-creation Wenxin Yige can recognize the actions of a character in an uploaded image and, combined with a description provided by the user, generate a new artwork with similar poses. This adds flexibility and variety to the creative process.

6. Batch Generation The platform supports batch generation, allowing users to input multiple text descriptions at once and generate several artworks simultaneously. This is convenient for users who need large volumes of artwork for design or creative purposes.

7. Advanced Customization Users can upload sketch images and combine them with AI-generated pictures for further creation. This feature allows for more personalized adjustments and creative enhancements.

8. Rich Artistic Materials Wenxin Yige provides a wide range of artistic materials, including images, text, and graphics. Users can choose from the platform's material library or upload their own materials for artistic creation.

9. Adjustable Artistic Parameters Users can adjust parameters like color, brush strokes, and transparency to alter the artistic effects, allowing for more detailed and refined creations.

10. Multiple Output Formats The platform supports various output formats, including images, videos, and GIFs, enabling users to save or share their works on social media.

Free and Paid Models

1. Free Usage Wenxin Yige offers a free version for basic usage. Users can generate single sets of artworks and use some of the available materials without any cost, which is sufficient for simple creative needs.

2. Paid Membership For users requiring advanced features and higher-quality services, Wenxin Yige offers multiple membership options:

   • Silver Membership: ¥69/month, allows the generation of 3 sets of artworks at a time, provides 3,600 energy units, and offers silver-tier queue acceleration and AI editing features.
   • Gold Membership: ¥139/month, supports the generation of 5 sets of artworks at a time, offers 13,700 energy units, and provides gold-tier queue acceleration, AI editing, and access to experimental features.
   • Platinum Membership: ¥339/month, enables the generation of 10 sets of artworks at once, offers 79,500 energy units, and includes platinum-tier queue acceleration, AI editing, and laboratory features.

3. Joint Membership Baidu also offers a joint membership for both Wenxin Yiyan and Wenxin Yige at ¥99/month. This includes the capabilities of Wenxin Yiyan 4.0 and the silver membership benefits of Wenxin Yige, such as quick generation of high-resolution images, poster creation, artistic typography, and AI editing for image correction.

Application Scenarios

1. Artistic Creation Wenxin Yige serves as a powerful tool for artists, enabling them to quickly generate various styles of artwork. Artists can use Wenxin Yige as a source of inspiration to create sketches, concept art, or complete works.

2. Advertising and Marketing Advertising creatives can use Wenxin Yige to generate a wide range of visual elements such as advertisements, posters, and promotional images, enriching their ideas, shortening production cycles, and reducing costs.

3. Game Development Game designers can use Wenxin Yige to quickly generate prototypes and concept art, including character designs, scene settings, and background images. This accelerates game development and enhances creative efficiency.

4. Education and Training Wenxin Yige can be used in art education, with teachers generating teaching materials to help students understand and master different art styles and techniques. Students can also explore and create their own artwork by entering text descriptions.

5. Cultural Preservation Wenxin Yige plays an important role in cultural preservation, such as restoring and recreating traditional art. For example, Baidu once used Wenxin Yige to complete an unfinished work by the late Chinese artist Lu Xiaoman and compared it with a version created by human artists.

6. Media and Publishing The media and publishing industries can use Wenxin Yige to generate high-quality illustrations and images to enhance the visual appeal of articles and books. This is especially useful for publications requiring a large number of images.

7. Personal Creation Ordinary users can use Wenxin Yige for personal creations, generating high-quality artwork without professional skills. Users can share their creations on social media or create personalized gifts.

8. Film Production Directors and filmmakers can use Wenxin Yige to generate storyboard designs and video materials, helping with quick conceptualization and production. This saves time and costs while improving creative efficiency.

9. Industrial Design Industrial designers can use Wenxin Yige to generate various design elements such as product appearance and packaging designs, thus improving design efficiency and shortening product development cycles.

10. Artifact Restoration Wenxin Yige is also applicable in artifact restoration, helping repair damaged images of cultural relics by filling in missing parts and restoring their original appearance.