CodeFormer

What is CodeFormer?

CodeFormer is a robust face restoration algorithm designed for enhancing old photos or AI-generated faces. Developed for research purposes, CodeFormer leverages a Codebook Lookup Transformer to achieve reliable face restoration results. This algorithm specializes in stable-diffusion generation, offering improved image quality and fidelity. CodeFormer is open source and can be run on personal computers using Docker, making it accessible for various applications in image processing and restoration projects.

Who created CodeFormer?

CodeFormer was created by Shangchen Zhou. It is a robust face restoration algorithm for old photos or AI-generated faces, focusing on stable-diffusion generation. The project is available on GitHub under the username "sczhou".

How to use CodeFormer?

To use CodeFormer, follow these steps:

1. Import the Client:

   • In Python, import CodeFormer by adding the line: import replicate.

2. Run CodeFormer using Replicate’s API:

   • Use Replicate’s API to run CodeFormer with specific inputs and outputs. Refer to the model's schema for details.

3. Install Cog (Optional):

   • Install Cog by running brew install cog if you have Homebrew. For alternative installation options, refer to the Cog documentation.

4. Pull and Run CodeFormer using Cog:

   • Execute the command cog predict with the necessary input parameters to download and run the model in your local environment.

5. Run CodeFormer using Replicate’s API:

   • Utilize the API by sending a POST request with the required parameters, including the version, input image, upscale value, face_upsample option, background_enhance setting, and codeformer_fidelity.

6. Run CodeFormer using Docker (Alternative):

   • Pull and run CodeFormer using Docker with GPU support by running the appropriate Docker command and sending a POST request to the local environment.

These steps provide a comprehensive guide on using CodeFormer efficiently. For more details, refer to the relevant documentation provided by Replicate.