Create beautiful comic posts from your photos
Upload a photo, pick a style, tweak captions, and export a carousel-ready package. Fast, private, and simple — no design skills required.
Convert images into multi-panel comic posts with suggested panel crops, speech bubbles and export presets sized for Instagram. All processing happens on this instance by default so you retain control over your content.
What you need
- A modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari)
- A photo >= 1200px on the long edge for best results
- Optional: a few minutes to experiment with styles
What you get
- Styled comic images (JPEG/PNG) ready for Instagram
- ZIP export with carousel-ready assets
- Editable captions and bubble positions in the editor
/generated for examples)Why Comic Generator?
Social media performs best when it tells a story. Comic-style layouts are an approachable, highly visual way to tell short narratives that hook viewers and increase engagement. Comic Generator gives you tools to create consistent, on-brand content quickly — whether you want to share a personal story, promote a product, or simply add a playful twist to your photos.
The product is designed for speed and iteration: upload once, try different styles, tweak text and bubbles, then export a ready-to post package. Designers and non-designers alike can create polished posts without learning complex tools.
Built with privacy in mind — you decide whether images are kept temporarily for processing or retained for later edits. No third-party analytics are baked into the core pipeline by default.
Getting started — what you need to do
- Create an account and sign in. If this instance is single-user you may be able to continue without registering, but signing in lets you save projects and export multiple versions.
- Click "Try sample" to immediately preview a demo or go to the Upload page to choose a photo from your computer or device.
- Pick a style and apply quick presets. Each preset changes line weight, color palette and panel composition; you can always customize further in the editor.
- Adjust captions and bubble placement, then click Render. On larger images the render time may increase — the UI shows a progress indicator.
- Export a package sized for Instagram (feed/carousel) or story images. Download the zip and post or schedule using your usual social tools.
Quick checklist: a modern browser, a photo at least 1200px on the long edge for best results, and a stable internet connection for uploads. The rest is handled by the app.
What to expect
Processing time depends on image size and server capacity. On a modest VPS expect a small image (under 2MB) to finish in a few seconds; larger files or complex styles may take 10–30 seconds. If the instance is under heavy load it can take longer.
Outputs: you will receive rendered images in common formats (JPEG/PNG) and a ZIP package with the carousel-ready assets. A preview is displayed in-browser; use the Download button to save the full-quality exports.
Quality: the system prioritizes high-contrast line clarity and readable captions. Expect stylized results that retain the subject identity but embrace the chosen comic aesthetic.
Detailed processing pipeline
- Preflight validation — the image is checked for size, orientation and obvious corruption. If an image is too small you will be prompted to upload a higher-resolution file.
- Composition analysis — automatic detection of faces, subjects and regions of interest so the system can propose sensible panel crops and focal points.
- Style transfer & line extraction — a stylized rendering pass creates comic line-art or halftone effects depending on the preset. This pass preserves important details while simplifying background texture for clarity.
- Layout & bubbles — panels are arranged to maximize storytelling impact. Speech bubble positions are suggested and you can edit text directly in the editor.
- Render & export — the final pass composes panels, overlays, captions and optional branding, then encodes output files in the requested sizes.
Tips for best results
- Use well-lit photos with clear subject separation from background.
- Avoid motion blur — still shots produce crisper line-art.
- Crop in to focus on the subject before uploading for tighter panels.
- Experiment with different style presets; small changes to tone often have large visual impact.
- Short, punchy captions read better in small comic panels — keep text concise.
Troubleshooting & common issues
Admin notes (for instance operators)
- Default backend ports: frontend on 2339, backend on 2337. Adjust Caddy or your reverse proxy accordingly.
- Storage: periodically clear temporary processing folders to reclaim disk space. Consider automated cleanup for files older than N days.
- Scaling: for high traffic, run multiple workers behind a process manager and use a load balancer. Monitor CPU and memory.
- Security: enable HTTPS (Caddy is recommended), keep dependencies up to date, and configure proper database backups.
How it works
1. Upload
Start with a single high-resolution photo or a small batch. Our pipeline analyzes composition and suggests panel crops and framing that work well in multi-panel layouts.
2. Style & Edit
Choose from curated comic styles (line-art, pop-art, noir, pastel, and more). Edit captions, rearrange panels, add speech bubbles, and fine-tune tone and contrast before rendering.
3. Export & Share
Export a zip with JPEG/PNG assets sized for Instagram (feed, carousel) and optional story-sized images. Every export is ready to upload — no post-processing required.
Workflow examples
- Creator: Turn a behind-the-scenes photo into a 3-panel comic that explains a short process. Use a playful tone and export a carousel for Instagram.
- Small business: Show product steps in a visual sequence with captions and branding. Export high-quality images optimized for quick sharing.
- Personal: Convert vacation photos into a story with comic speech bubbles and a narrative flow — perfect for saved highlights or posts.
Examples & Downloads
A few sample comics are included in the repo under the/generated folder for quick preview.
Included samples
The repo contains several pre-rendered comics showcasing the different styles. Open /generated to preview the output and download source images.
Try it now
Click Try sample to see a quick demo. If you sign in you can save projects, revisit edits, and export multiple sizes.
Privacy & security
We believe in privacy-first design. Image uploads are processed on your instance. Temporary artifacts used for rendering are deleted by default after export unless you explicitly save a project. No tracking or analytics is included unless enabled by an admin.
If you are running a multi-user instance consider enabling access controls and regular backups. Admin pages allow you to manage users and system settings.