AI Creative Tools Hub

Curated, human-vetted directory of the AI-powered products and open-source projects creatives reach for when making images, video, sound, words, and everything in between.

Category Index

• Image Generation
• Video & Animation
• Music & Audio
• 3D & Spatial
• Avatars & VTubing
• Creative Coding & Workflows
• Collaboration Tools
• Multi-Modal Systems
• Evaluation & Control
• Datasets, Stock & Training

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Image Generation

Full entry template lives in categories/image-generation.md. Tag legend: proprietary-model marks first-party playgrounds, aggregator highlights multi-model front ends.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Adobe Firefly	Adobe's in-house diffusion family for brand-safe image, vector, and text effects with tight Creative Cloud integration.	proprietary-model, text-to-image, vector, brand-safe	Proprietary (Creative Cloud subscription)	Aug 2025 release notes highlight CMYK-safe typography upgrades	Generate production-ready marketing art with commercial-safe assets; Rapidly explore text effects, vector fills, and style variations from prompts
Adobe Photoshop	Photoshop's 2025 release layers Generative Fill, reference image matching, and non-destructive masks into the classic editor.	proprietary, editing-suite, generative-fill, workflow	Proprietary (Creative Cloud subscription)	Aug 2025 release notes cover Generative Fill 2.0 and Reference Match	Blend AI-generated elements with layered adjustments for production comps; Extend or repair imagery with contextual Generative Fill and outpainting
ComfyUI	Long-term support release of the open diffusion node editor with SD3/Flux compatibility and collaborative pipelines.	open-source, orchestrator, controlnet, workflow	Apache-2.0	Aug 2025 LTS build published on GitHub releases	Build versioned rendering graphs for studio-grade image production; Integrate depth and ControlNet modules for high-consistency renders
Flux	Open diffusion model from Black Forest Labs with an official playground offering ControlNet, depth, and style modules.	open-model, model-playground, controlnet, photoreal	Apache-2.0	Aug 2025 weights refresh announced on Black Forest Labs blog	Ship cinematic key art with fine control over lighting and composition; Fine-tune on internal datasets for typography-aware campaigns
Ideogram	Typography-focused text-to-image generator tuned for logo, poster, and headline compositions.	proprietary-model, typography, branding, prompt-friendly	Proprietary	Jun 2025 type pack update shared in release notes	Generate brand-aligned lettering concepts for marketing teams; Explore slogan and poster variations with crisp glyph control
Krea Canvas	Browser canvas that routes to multiple models while combining diffusion, vector layers, and frame-by-frame animation with prompt and brush control.	aggregator, canvas, vector, animation	Proprietary (subscription)	Sep 2025 canvas revamp detailed in Krea changelog	Sketch key visuals that export directly to SVG or layered PSD; Blend AI fills with manual animation frames for motion previews
Midjourney	Latest Midjourney release with improved typography, reference styling, and region-based remixing for concept artists.	proprietary, concept-art, typography, style-reference	Proprietary (subscription)	Jul 2025 beta feature drop announced in Discord changelog	Rapidly explore branded illustration directions for campaigns; Iterate stylized moodboards with consistent character treatments

Video & Animation

Full entry template lives in categories/video-animation.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Adobe Premiere Pro	Premiere Pro's 2025 release layers generative B-roll, automatic color matching, and transcript-driven edits into the industry NLE.	proprietary, editing, sensei, workflow	Proprietary (Creative Cloud subscription)	Aug 2025 release notes highlight Generative Extend and color match tools	Assemble multi-cam edits with AI-assisted rough cuts and dialogue search; Auto-balance color and generate filler shots for social or broadcast timelines
Kling	ByteDance's long-form text-to-video platform delivering high frame-stability and automated audio sync.	proprietary, text-to-video, long-form	Proprietary	Jul 2025 international beta noted on official announcements	Generate minute-long cinematic sequences for social or marketing edits; Prototype episodic content with repeatable characters and scenes
Luma Dream Machine	Second-generation Dream Machine with improved face retention, camera spline editing, and multi-shot storyboards.	proprietary, text-to-video, cinematic, multi-modal	Proprietary	Jul 2025 feature rollout summarized in Luma newsletter	Produce pitch-ready teaser shots with granular camera controls; Blend text, image, and video references into cohesive edits
Pika	Social-first video studio offering motion brushes, inpainting, and remix tools for rapid loop creation.	proprietary, text-to-video, community, remix	Proprietary	Aug 2025 community patch highlighted in Discord announcements	Share stylized animated loops for instant community feedback; Remix uploaded footage with AI-driven motion and style transfers
Runway Act Two	Runway's Act Two platform blends script breakdowns, shot planning, and generative previz for hybrid human+AI productions.	proprietary, live-action, director, workflow	Proprietary	Sep 2025 feature update detailed on Runway product blog	Translate scripts into shot lists, storyboards, and casting notes in one workspace; Coordinate human shoots with AI-generated animatics and lookbooks
Runway Gen-3 Turbo	Production-grade text-to-video model with camera path control, keyframe tracks, and character locking.	proprietary, text-to-video, cinematography, workflow	Proprietary	Aug 2025 Turbo upgrade captured in Runway changelog	Build broadcast-quality motion boards directly from scripts; Iterate live-action previz with consistent actors and sets
Sora (Preview)	OpenAI's Sora model generates photoreal video from text prompts with long scene coherence, currently limited to pilot partners.	proprietary, text-to-video, preview, cinematic	Proprietary (closed beta)	Aug 2025 partner feature showcase on OpenAI blog	Prototype narrative sequences with complex motion and lighting once access is granted; Explore cinematic concepts before committing to traditional shoots
Veo 3	Google's Veo 3 delivers 1080p/60fps generation with storyboard, camera, and style controls integrated into YouTube Create.	proprietary, text-to-video, google, control	Proprietary	Aug 2025 Veo 3 announcement on Google DeepMind blog	Generate marketing shorts with precise cinematography and style guides; Hand off storyboarded sequences directly into video editors for polish
Wonder Dynamics Studio 2	VFX pipeline that swaps actors with CG characters, auto-matching lighting and camera moves.	proprietary, vfx, character-replacement, workflow	Proprietary	Jun 2025 release notes detail Studio 2 improvements	Replace performers in live footage with rigged CG characters quickly; Accelerate mocap-heavy sequences before final VFX passes

Music & Audio

Full entry template lives in categories/music-audio.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Adobe Enhance Speech	AI-powered speech enhancement that removes noise, balances levels, and restores clarity in dialogue.	proprietary, audio-cleanup, speech	Proprietary (Creative Cloud subscription)	Jul 2025 release notes cover batch processing upgrades	Rescue on-location interviews with heavy ambient noise or echo; Prep clean voiceovers and podcasts before mixing or mastering sessions
Descript Sound Studio	Multitrack DAW with script-based editing, AI co-host voices, and collaborative review workflows.	proprietary, podcast, editing, overdub	Proprietary (subscription)	Jun 2025 Sound Studio relaunch announced on Descript blog	Edit podcasts by editing text transcripts with instant audio updates; Generate pickup lines or alternate reads using overdub voice models
ElevenLabs Voice Engine	Enterprise-grade voice cloning with emotion curves, safety filters, and multilingual dubbing support.	proprietary, voice, dubbing, localization	Proprietary	Jul 2025 release notes published in ElevenLabs newsroom	Localize scripted content across languages while preserving tone; Generate ADR passes with controllable inflection for post-production
OpenVoice 2	Open-source voice cloning toolkit supporting speaker prompts, pitch control, and fast inference on consumer GPUs.	open-source, voice, cloning, toolkit	MIT	Aug 2025 checkpoints released on GitHub	Prototype ADR or character voices locally without cloud dependencies; Build custom dubbing pipelines that integrate with DAWs and plugins
Suno	Text-to-music generator producing full songs with lyric guidance, stem exports, and structured arrangements.	proprietary, text-to-music, stems, songwriting	Proprietary (subscription)	Aug 2025 model update detailed on the Suno blog	Draft sync-friendly tracks with verse/chorus structure in minutes; Generate alternate mixes and instrumentals for social cutdowns
Udio	Social music generator offering collaborative sessions, structured songwriting, and instant vocal harmonies.	proprietary, text-to-music, collaboration, stems	Proprietary (subscription)	Aug 2025 release notes highlight collaborative rooms and stem exports	Co-write tracks with collaborators simultaneously editing lyrics and arrangement; Spin up alternate versions or instrumentals for campaign testing in seconds

3D & Spatial

Full entry template lives in categories/3d-spatial.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Hyperspace Gaussian Studio	Open-source Gaussian splatting toolkit for assembling and editing photoreal scenes in real time.	open-source, gaussian-splatting, realtime, desktop	GPL-3.0	Jun 2025 release published on GitHub	Iterate immersive environments with smooth playback for mixed-reality demos; Convert captures into shareable splat scenes with minimal cleanup
Kaedim	Artist-in-the-loop 3D asset service producing clean quad meshes, UVs, and stylized outputs from concept art.	proprietary, asset-creation, topology, stylized	Proprietary	Aug 2025 3.0 release covered on Kaedim blog	Turn 2D concept sheets into production-ready 3D assets with review cycles; Generate stylized character meshes ready for engine import
Luma Field	Text and image-driven asset generator producing PBR materials, HDRI lighting, and camera paths.	proprietary, text-to-3d, pbr, cloud	Proprietary	Aug 2025 update detailed on Luma Labs blog	Create hero assets and panoramic backgrounds for cinematic previz; Export USDZ/GLB assets to game engines with minimal cleanup
Polycam Atlas	Mobile-first photogrammetry suite with AI occlusion cleanup, LiDAR capture, and collaborative libraries.	proprietary, photogrammetry, lidar, mobile	Proprietary (subscription)	Jul 2025 Atlas update announced on Polycam blog	Scan practical sets or props and auto-clean meshes for DCC pipelines; Build shared spatial libraries for art departments on location
TripoSR	Fast open-source text-to-3D diffusion model producing watertight meshes and base textures for iteration.	open-source, text-to-3d, diffusion, research	Apache-2.0	Jul 2025 checkpoints released on GitHub	Kickstart ideation for stylized props before manual refinement; Generate baseline meshes to combine with sculpting or retopo workflows

Avatars & VTubing

Full entry template lives in categories/avatars-vtubing.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Animaze	Desktop VTubing suite with OSC support, prop system, and 60 fps capture for Live2D and 3D avatars.	proprietary, vtubing, face-tracking, streaming	Proprietary (subscription)	Jun 2025 feature update shared on Animaze blog	Run polished VTuber broadcasts with reactive props and scenes; Provide producers with OSC hooks for lighting, audio cues, and overlays
DeepMotion HyperBody	AI mocap service capturing full-body motion from video and outputting rig-ready animation files.	proprietary, mocap, animation, cloud	Proprietary	Jul 2025 release notes published on DeepMotion blog	Convert social footage into retargetable animation for VTuber rigs; Generate motion libraries for virtual characters without suits
HeyGen Live	Real-time photoreal presenter avatars with script ingestion, emotion sliders, and auto-translation.	proprietary, avatars, presenter, realtime	Proprietary	Aug 2025 live beta announcement on HeyGen blog	Host live product demos or webinars with AI-presented segments; Deliver multilingual video briefings without manual dubbing
OBS AvatarKit	OBS community plugin enabling ARKit blendshape, OSC, and MIDI-driven avatar puppeteering.	open-source, plugin, streaming, avatars	GPL-2.0	Aug 2025 release documented on GitHub	Integrate DIY avatar rigs into OBS scenes with custom controls; Sync lighting and camera cues via MIDI for live performances
VTube Studio Pro	Live2D-focused VTubing app with mobile tracking, physics tuning, and plugin ecosystem support.	proprietary, live2d, mobile, streaming	Proprietary	Jul 2025 Pro release highlighted on official channels	Stream Live2D avatars with high-fidelity tracking on desktop or mobile; Extend functionality using community plugins and hotkey automation

Creative Coding & Workflows

Full entry template lives in categories/creative-coding-workflows.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
ComfyUI	Long-term support release that introduces pipeline diffing, collaborative sessions, and SD3/Flux compatibility.	open-source, orchestrator, controlnet, workflow	Apache-2.0	Aug 2025 LTS build available on GitHub releases	Build reusable image pipelines with version control for creative teams; Integrate depth and ControlNet modules for complex render graphs
Fal	Low-latency deployment platform that wraps Flux, SDXL, and other creative checkpoints with scalable inference endpoints and dashboards.	aggregator, inference, api, workflow	Proprietary (usage-based)	Aug 2025 platform update announced on Fal product blog	Launch production-ready APIs for diffusion, video, or audio models without managing GPUs; Prototype creative apps in notebooks or web frameworks using quick-start REST and WebSocket calls
Fooocus Control Suite	Lightweight diffusion interface that layers ControlNets, region painting, and LoRA management for rapid iteration.	open-source, diffusion, controlnet, desktop	GPL-3.0	Jun 2025 release introduces control suite presets	Spin up quick style explorations without deep ComfyUI knowledge; Run local diffusion with targeted ControlNet tweaks on laptops
Krea Workflows	Browser-based node editor for constructing image/video pipelines with shared canvases and automation triggers.	proprietary, workflow, browser, collaboration	Proprietary (subscription)	Sep 2025 release documented in Krea changelog	Collaborate on AI-assisted moodboards without local GPU access; Schedule automated renders that drop assets into shared libraries
ml5.js	Friendly machine learning library that brings models like StyleGAN and PoseNet into p5.js sketches with minimal code.	open-source, javascript, p5js, education	MIT	Community releases a few times per year	Prototype interactive installations that react to camera input in the browser; Teach creative coding workshops without deep ML prerequisites
Replicate	Model hosting service that turns open and proprietary creative models into versioned endpoints with web playgrounds and queue management.	aggregator, hosting, api, deployment	Proprietary (usage-based)	Jul 2025 infrastructure upgrades detailed on Replicate changelog	Ship web and mobile apps that call diffusion, video, or audio models via REST and webhook callbacks; Share reproducible prompts and checkpoints with collaborators through hosted demos and collections
RunDiffusion Control Panel	Managed diffusion platform offering reusable workflow templates, LoRA slots, and remote GPUs for teams.	proprietary, workflow, managed, cloud	Proprietary	Aug 2025 panel update covered on RunDiffusion blog	Outsource heavy diffusion renders while maintaining consistent pipelines; Share controlled model presets across distributed creative teams
Runway Workflows	Low-code workflow builder inside Runway that chains model tasks, feedback rounds, and asset exports.	proprietary, automation, collaboration, production	Proprietary	Updates ship alongside Runway product releases	Automate handoff from concept generation to editorial review in Runway; Build repeatable pipelines for episodic content delivery
TouchDesigner	Latest TouchDesigner build with AI TOP operators, GPU acceleration, and Python-friendly automation.	proprietary, realtime, installations, node-editor	Proprietary	Jul 2025 build detailed in Derivative changelog	Drive interactive installations combining live inputs and AI renders; Prototype generative stage visuals with real-time control
Unity Muse	AI-assisted suite inside Unity that generates code snippets, behaviors, and textures to accelerate prototyping.	proprietary, game-dev, copilot, workflow	Proprietary (Unity subscription)	Preview builds updated frequently during public beta	Draft gameplay systems using natural language prompts before polishing in C#; Spin up concept art textures and materials directly within the editor

Collaboration Tools

Full entry template lives in categories/collaboration-tools.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Figma AI + Dev Mode	Figma's AI-assisted Dev Mode pairs design-to-code specs with generative layout and content suggestions.	proprietary, design, handoff, collaboration	Proprietary (subscription)	Aug 2025 Dev Mode release notes published on Figma blog	Summarize feedback threads and generate annotated dev handoff packages; Explore alternate layouts or copy variants without leaving shared files
Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud AI	Cloud-native video collaboration with automatic proxy ingest, AI transcripts, and compare stacks for editors.	proprietary, video-review, transcription, workflow	Proprietary	Jul 2025 Camera-to-Cloud update covered on Frame.io blog	Review 4K footage with synchronized comments and version comparisons; Generate transcripts and highlights for faster post-production turnover
Krock.io AI Review	Pipeline tool for animation and storyboard teams featuring AI summaries, status rules, and client review portals.	proprietary, storyboard, animation, review	Proprietary	Jul 2025 platform update outlined on Krock.io blog	Manage storyboard approvals with automated summaries for stakeholders; Keep animation projects aligned with status-driven workflows and notes
Notion AI Workspaces	Embedded AI partner that drafts briefs, summarizes feedback, and automates content within shared Notion databases.	proprietary, documentation, workspace, copilot	Proprietary (add-on subscription)	Jun 2025 product update announced in Notion changelog	Turn meeting notes into structured creative briefs for distributed teams; Generate project timelines and blockers for weekly creative reviews
Weavy 2025 SDK	Drop-in collaboration SDK adding AI summaries, chat, annotations, and asset review to custom creative tools.	proprietary, embeddable, collaboration, sdk	Proprietary	Aug 2025 SDK release detailed on Weavy blog	Embed AI-assisted review threads inside design systems or DAM platforms; Provide clients with branded portals for annotating assets in context

Multi-Modal Systems

Full entry template lives in categories/multi-modal-systems.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Anthropic Claude Sonnet 4	Anthropic’s current balanced Claude model (Sonnet 4) offering 200K context, tool calling, and image understanding with strict safety controls across API, Bedrock, and Vertex.	proprietary-model, assistant, safety-first, api	Proprietary	Aug 2025 model refresh; API priced from $3/M input and $15/M output tokens	Generate creative briefs or coverage reports that blend text, tables, and image callouts within policy guardrails; Run production review assistants that summarize assets while logging interactions for compliance
Google Gemini 2.5 Pro / Deep Think	Google’s latest multimodal suite delivering Gemini 2.5 Pro with Deep Think reasoning plus Veo 3 video on AI Ultra, integrated across Workspace and the Gemini apps.	proprietary-model, workspace, reasoning, video	Proprietary (Gemini AI Pro/Ultra)	Aug 2025 AI Pro/Ultra rollout; subscription includes expanded context and Veo 3 credits	Spin up cross-app campaign plans that auto-sync briefs, budget sheets, and Veo 3 storyboard shots for stakeholders; Pair brainstorming sessions with Deep Think long-form reasoning for treatments or shot lists
Llama 4 (Scout/Maverick) via Llama Stack	Meta’s Llama 4 Scout and Maverick weights delivered through the MIT-licensed Llama Stack, enabling on-prem multimodal assistants with evaluator, tool, and telemetry modules.	open-model, self-host, llama-stack, multi-modal	Llama 4 community license	Sep 2025 Llama Stack 0.2 release adds Llama 4 support and documents 8×H100 realtime guidance	Deploy privacy-sensitive creative directors in-region using Llama Stack components on managed H100 clusters; Fine-tune Scout/Maverick variants for studio pipelines while monitoring performance through built-in telemetry
OpenAI Realtime API (gpt-realtime)	OpenAI’s GA Realtime API delivering the gpt-realtime family with streaming voice, vision, and SIP/MCP integrations for always-on creative collaborators.	proprietary-model, realtime, audio, vision	Proprietary	Aug 2025 GA; usage billed from $32/M audio in and $64/M audio out plus standard token rates	Build live creative review copilots that listen to meetings, iterate assets, and push actions into production tools; Power voice-controlled edit sessions with sub-second response and tool execution over MCP
xAI Grok 4	xAI’s Grok 4 blends multimodal reasoning with live search and developer APIs, tuned for trend-aware creative ideation across social and news data.	proprietary-model, realtime, search, api	Proprietary	Jul 2025 Grok 4 release; available via Premium+ subscriptions and paid API tiers	Draft culturally relevant campaign copy or motion prompts sourced from live platform trends; Feed newsroom dashboards or alerting systems with Grok’s API for rapid fact-check prompts under xAI’s data-use policy

Evaluation & Control

Full entry template lives in categories/evaluation-control.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Diffusion Inspector	CLI toolkit for diffing prompts, comparing seeds, and flagging safety concerns in diffusion workflows.	open-source, prompt-management, safety, cli	MIT	Jun 2025 release published on GitHub	Audit image generations before client delivery with reproducible metadata; Integrate prompt QA into automated CI pipelines for creative content
Iterate Playbook	Creative experiment platform that tracks prompt variants, human scores, and performance dashboards.	proprietary, evaluation, ab-testing, analytics	Proprietary	Aug 2025 product update summarized on Iterate blog	Run structured A/B tests on imagery or copy prompts across campaigns; Capture reviewer feedback and translate results into actionable prompts
Luma Gauge	Automated video quality scoring for motion, face lock, and artifact detection compatible with modern TTV models.	proprietary, qc, video, metrics	Proprietary	Jul 2025 launch detailed on Luma Labs blog	Flag flicker or motion glitches in generated sequences before delivery; Monitor quality trends for teams generating large batches of footage
PromptLayer 2	Hosted prompt versioning platform offering experiment tracking, annotations, and API monitoring.	proprietary, prompt-management, logging, collaboration	Proprietary	Jul 2025 relaunch announcement on PromptLayer changelog	Keep a single source of truth for prompts across creative teams; Analyze performance metrics to retire underperforming variants
Rightsify Radar	Rights clearance service scanning references against licensed catalogs to flag risk for enterprise campaigns.	proprietary, licensing, compliance, audit	Proprietary	Aug 2025 platform update documented on Rightsify blog	Verify generative assets against existing catalogs before publishing; Produce audit trails demonstrating rights compliance for clients

Datasets, Stock & Training

Full entry template lives in categories/datasets-training.md.

Tool	Description	Tags	License	Update Pulse	Use Cases
Adobe Stock Generative Credits	Generative credit system providing rights-cleared stock content and prompt-driven generation with commercial indemnification.	proprietary, stock, licensing, workflow	Proprietary (subscription)	Sep 2025 credit refresh announced in Adobe Stock release notes	Source licensed imagery or generate assets with Adobe-backed usage rights; Track credit consumption across teams for budget and compliance audits
Civitai Secure	Curated diffusion model hub with trust scores, license clarity, and scanning for sensitive content.	open-source, diffusion-models, licensing, community	Various (curated open licenses)	Aug 2025 scan cycle communicated on Civitai blog	Discover commercial-safe LoRAs and checkpoints for production workflows; Vet community models against licensing requirements before deployment
Freepik	Global stock marketplace pairing licensed vector, photo, and AI-generated assets with tools for attribution and usage tracking.	stock, assets, licensing, dataset	Proprietary (subscription)	Jul 2025 AI generator and licensing update covered on Freepik product blog	Source commercially-cleared imagery or AI renders for campaign work without manual rights review; Build moodboards and training datasets from curated packs with consistent licensing metadata
Krea Styles Library	Collection of curated style presets and datasets with licensing tags for diffusion finetuning.	proprietary, styles, presets, diffusion	Proprietary (free tier available)	Aug 2025 library update noted in Krea changelog	Kickstart LoRA training with vetted style packs and metadata; Share style references across creative teams without manual tagging
Scenario 3.0	Consent-driven platform for training, managing, and monitoring custom LoRAs compatible with SD3/Flux ecosystems.	proprietary, finetune, style-training, compliance	Proprietary	Jul 2025 platform release summarized on Scenario blog	Train brand-safe style models with clear permissions and audit trails; Track usage analytics and distribute LoRAs across production teams

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