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IP Adapter SDXL Models: Canny, Depth & Openpose

IP Adapter XL models (Canny, Depth & Openpose), offer enhanced capabilities to transform images seamlessly. Learn more about these models in this blog post.

Shanmukha Karthik

Dec 16, 2023 • 6 min read

Segmind has introduced new models, IP Adapter XL models (Canny, Depth & Openpose), which offer enhanced capabilities to transform images seamlessly. These models are built on the SDXL framework and incorporate two types of preprocessors that provide control and guidance in the image transformation process. One type is the IP Adapter, and the other includes ControlNet preprocessors: Canny, Depth, and Openpose.

Unlike other models, IP Adapter XL models can use image prompts in conjunction with text prompts. The fundamental concept is that the IP adapter processes the image prompt (or IP image) and the text prompt, combining features from both to create a modified image. This image is then blended with the input image processed by a preprocessor (like Canny, Depth, or Openpose), resulting in an image that incorporates elements from each image, guided by the text prompt.

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How do IP Adapter XL Models Transform Images?

Let's try to understand the inner workings of the IP Adapter XL model's workflow.

1.Input Image: The process begins with an input image, which will serve as the subject of the modifications.

2. Preprocessors on Input Image:

Canny Preprocessor: Applies edge detection to highlight edges and contours in the image, maintaining structural clarity for further processing. Depth Preprocessor: Analyzes depth information within the image to understand spatial relationships and dimensional aspects. OpenPose Preprocessor: Identifies human poses and figures, mapping positions and orientations of body parts if present.

3. Image Prompt (IP Image) and Text Prompt:

IP Image: A secondary image, such as a specific scene/background/person, etc, is provided as an image prompt, setting the context for the final composition. Text Prompt: A descriptive text accompanies the IP image, specifying desired transformations or integrations within the image prompt.

4. IP Adapter Processing with Prompt Image and Text Prompt:

The IP Adapter processes the prompt image and the text prompt, integrating contextual information from both. The image and text prompts are processed through separate encoders, converting the IP image into image features and the text prompt into text features. These features are then merged by the IP Adapter, aligning text-based modifications with the image. The IP Adapter uses the combined features to start creating a modified image, iteratively refining it based on the text description.

5. Feature Integration and Synthesis:

The detailed information from the preprocessors (Canny, Depth, OpenPose) is integrated with the processed prompt image and text features. The synthesis stage combines these elements, integrating the subject into the new scene with considerations for edges, depth, and human poses.

6. Output Image:

The final output is an image that creatively blends the subject into the new scene as dictated by the text prompt. The subject retains its clarity and detail, ensuring it looks naturally placed in the new environment, in alignment with the specific instructions of the text prompt.

IP Adapter Canny XL

The IP Adapter and the Canny edge preprocessor enhance the capabilities of the SDXL model by providing additional control and guidance. The Canny edge preprocessor extracts the outlines of the input image, aiding in retaining the composition of the original image. The IP adapter enables the SDXL model to utilize an image prompt in conjunction with a text prompt, combines both features in creating a modified image, and iteratively refining it based on the text prompt. This combination results in the creation of intricate and context-rich images, skillfully merging aspects from both the input image and the image prompt guided by the text prompt.

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Example: Here the input image of a car is enhanced with the Canny preprocessor to detect its edges and contours. This is combined with an IP image of a forest scene, and a text prompt, like "A light golden color SUV car, in a forest, cinematic, photorealistic, dslr, 8k, instagram" using the IP Adapter. The IP adapter skillfully merges the car's detailed edges into the forest scene, resulting in a final image that seamlessly integrates the car into the new setting, as dictated by the text instructions.

IP Adapter XL Canny seamlessly transforming images: Changing the background/scene of the SUV car.

IP Adapter Depth XL

The IP Adapter, when combined with the Depth Preprocessor, significantly boosts the SDXL model's functionality. The IP adapter y enables SDXL to utilize image prompts in conjunction with text prompts. On the other hand, the Depth Preprocessor plays a crucial role by analyzing and extracting depth cues from images, which contributes to a better understanding of the spatial dimensions in the original scene. Together, these tools are instrumental in generating images that are not only detailed but also rich in contextual depth, blending elements seamlessly from the provided original image and the image prompt as refined by the accompanying text prompt.

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Example: Using the image of a football/soccer player, the Depth preprocessor understands the spatial dimensions of the player. This player image is then combined with an IP image of a gym setting, along with a detailed text prompt "a man working out in a gym, wearing a superman tank top, with an intense look and screaming, in 3D avatar style". The IP Adapter merges these inputs, focusing on the depth aspects to realistically integrate the football player into the gym environment. The end result is an image that transforms the football player working out in the gym.

IP Adapter XL Depth seamlessly transforming images: Faceswap of a man working out in a gym.

IP Adapter Openpose XL

The combination of the IP Adapter and the Open Pose Preprocessor significantly enhances the SDXL model's capabilities. The IP adapter enables SDXL to utilize image prompts in conjunction with text prompts. The Openpose Preprocessor specializes in analyzing and identifying human poses and gestures within images. This is essential for accurately interpreting human figures and their movements in the original image. Together, these components enable the creation of visually rich and contextually detailed images, harmoniously blending the elements from the original image with nuanced interpretations guided by the text prompt, especially in scenarios involving human subjects.

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Example: In this example, the OpenPose preprocessor accurately maps the lady's posture and gestures. This input image is then combined with an IP image of a beach scene, along with a detailed text prompt "blonde lady standing sideways, hands folded, smiling, in the beach, cinematic, photorealistic, dslr, 8k, Instagram style." The IP Adapter ensures that the lady's new pose and appearance align precisely with the text description. The final output is an image that portrays the lady as blonde, standing in the specified pose on the beach, transformed to match the photorealistic and cinematic style detailed in the text prompt.

IP Adapter XL Openpose seamlessly transforming images: A blonde lady at the beach.

Use cases of IP Adapter XL models

We explored the functionalities of different IP Adapter models with Canny, Depth, and OpenPose preprocessors.

The IP Adapter Canny XL model is ideal for scenarios requiring precise edge and contour definition in images.
The IP Adapter Depth XL model is best suited for applications needing realistic depth and spatial representation.
The IP Adapter OpenPose XL model excels in accurately rendering human poses and is ideal for images involving human figures.

Each of these models has unique applications depending on their specific strengths in edge detection, depth perception, or pose estimation.

Conclusion

In this blog post, we delved into the advanced capabilities of the IP Adapter, focusing on the Canny, Depth, and OpenPose preprocessors for image generation using the SDXL model. We explored practical examples demonstrating how these preprocessors work in tandem with the IP Adapter to transform images. This post highlights the versatility and effectiveness of IP Adapter models in creating intricate and contextually rich images, showcasing their potential in various applications.

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