Chroma
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Try it on WaveSpeedAI!Chroma enables fully uncensored image generation for creative expression and artistic freedom. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.
Features
Chroma is a fully uncensored image generation versatile image generator for portraits, products, and scene renders. It’s tuned for crisp detail, pleasing color separation, and stable composition—great for ads, thumbnails, story art, and concept frames.
Highlights
- Clean, high-contrast renders with natural lighting and color harmony
- Strong prompt adherence for people, props, and environments
- Wide canvas support via freeform width/height (post-crop friendly)
- Fast, predictable outputs for batch or single-shot creation
Inputs & Parameters
- prompt (required): Describe subject, style, lighting, camera, and mood.
- size: Set width and height freely (e.g., 1024x1322), up to 1536×1536.
- seed:
- -1 = random seed (varied results)
- Any non-negative integer = reproducible output
- output_format: jpeg, png, or webp.
How to Use
- Write a tight prompt with subject + style + lighting + composition. Example: “A character-driven portrait of a middle-aged craftsman in a rustic workshop, shallow depth of field, golden hour rim light, 50mm photo, editorial realism.”
- Choose canvas width/height for your target platform.
- (Optional) Set a seed for repeatability.
- Pick output_format and Run. Iterate by tweaking prompt or seed.
Prompting Tips
- Structure: [subject] + [context] + [style] + [lighting] + [camera] + [mood].
- For portraits, add: “soft key light, catchlights, subtle skin texture, shallow DOF.”
- For products, add: “studio sweep background, three-point lighting, reflective control.”
- Keep negatives concise (e.g., “blurry, extra fingers, watermark, text”).
- Lock a seed once you like the look; only change details you intend to vary.
Output Guidance
- Prefer power-of-two-ish sides (1024, 1280, 1536) for speed/quality balance.
- Use png for transparency or sharp graphics; jpeg/webp for compact files.
- Upscale later if you need 2K/4K (try Ultimate Image Upscaler).
Pricing
- $0.015 per image
Notes
- Commercial use is allowed per WaveSpeedAI terms.
- Some prompts may be adjusted for safety/quality. If output diverges, simplify wording and iterate with seeds.
Authentication
For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.
API Endpoints
Submit Task & Query Result
set -euo pipefail
export WAVESPEED_API_KEY="your-api-key"
REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
"prompt": "A cinematic ocean wave at sunrise, highly detailed",
"size": "1024*1024",
"seed": -1,
"output_format": "jpeg"
}
JSON
)
# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
-X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/wavespeed-ai/chroma" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d "${REQUEST_BODY}")
TASK=$(printf '%s' "${SUBMIT_RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.id // empty')
if [ -z "${PREDICTION_ID}" ]; then
printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.urls.get // empty')
if [ -z "${RESULT_URL}" ]; then RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${PREDICTION_ID}/result"; fi
# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
"${RESULT_URL}" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}")
RESULT=$(printf '%s' "${RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
STATUS=$(printf '%s' "${RESULT}" | jq -r '.status // empty')
case "${STATUS}" in
completed) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
failed|cancelled|timeout) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
created|processing) sleep 2 ;;
*) printf 'Unexpected status: %s
' "${STATUS}" >&2; exit 1 ;;
esac
doneParameters
Task Submission Parameters
Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| prompt | string | Yes | - | The positive prompt for the generation. | |
| size | string | No | 1024*1024 | - | The size of the generated media in pixels (width*height). |
| seed | integer | No | -1 | - | The random seed to use for the generation. -1 means a random seed will be used. |
| output_format | string | No | jpeg | jpeg, png, webp | The format of the output image. |
| enable_base64_output | boolean | No | false | - | If set to `true`, the prediction's `output` strings are returned as **naked base64** (no `data:<mime>;base64,` prefix). When `false` (default), outputs are returned as URLs pointing to our CDN. |
| enable_sync_mode | boolean | No | false | - | If set to `true`, the request attempts to wait for the generated result and return outputs in the same response. If the result is not ready within the sync wait window, the API can return a timeout body while the task continues processing. This option is only available via the API and is supported only by some models. |
Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction, Task Id |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array | Output values, usually URL strings; some models return text strings or structured result objects (empty when status is not completed) |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to retrieve the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”) |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |
Result Request Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| id | string | Yes | - | Task ID |
Result Response Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| code | integer | HTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success) |
| message | string | Status message (e.g., “success”) |
| data | object | The prediction data object containing all details |
| data.id | string | Unique identifier for the prediction |
| data.model | string | Model ID used for the prediction |
| data.outputs | array<string | object> | Array of generated outputs (empty when status is not completed). Items are usually URL strings, but may be text strings or structured result objects, depending on the model. |
| data.urls | object | Object containing related API endpoints |
| data.urls.get | string | URL to poll for the prediction result |
| data.status | string | Status: created, processing, completed, or failed |
| data.created_at | string | ISO timestamp of when the request was created |
| data.error | string | Error message (empty if no error occurred) |
| data.timings | object | Object containing timing details |
| data.timings.inference | integer | Inference time in milliseconds |