Detection priority (probed once, cached): 1. Real-ESRGAN PyTorch + CUDA GPU → fastest, best quality 2. Real-ESRGAN PyTorch + Apple MPS → fast on Apple Silicon 3. Real-ESRGAN NCNN Vulkan binary → fast on any GPU via Vulkan (no CUDA needed) 4. Real-ESRGAN PyTorch CPU → works, slow (warned in UI) 5. Lanczos → always available, instant fallback Backend: - services/upscale.py: full capability probe (probe_upscale_capabilities), implementations for PyTorch (CUDA/MPS/CPU auto-device) and NCNN binary, upscale_sync() resolves method with fallback chain, async upscale_image() runs in thread pool - print_tools.py: /api/print/upscale uses new service; method="auto" by default; GET /api/print/upscale/available returns full capability map with device info and recommended_label; POST /api/print/upscale/refresh-caps busts cache without restart (useful after installing NCNN binary into container) Frontend: - upscale.js: fetches capability map on first open; builds method selector showing only available options; labels recommended method with ★; shows device info (CUDA/MPS/CPU/NCNN) in dialog; maps display label back to method key on submit; shows actual method used in success toast and undo history entry Scripts: - scripts/download_realesrgan.py: downloads NCNN Vulkan binary for current platform (Linux/macOS/Windows) to /app/data/models/realesrgan/; makes executable; run inside container or locally https://claude.ai/code/session_01B58MaJCU1R6KwBDJCp8AfN
Classic Eyes Scripts
This directory contains scripts for generating and importing classic eye images into the AI Photo Edit patch library.
Overview
The scripts generate a variety of classic eye styles that can be used as reusable patches for photo editing:
- Realistic eyes - Detailed eyes with gradient irises and realistic highlights
- Anime eyes - Large, expressive eyes in anime style with prominent highlights
- Cartoon eyes - Simple, bold cartoon-style eyes
Each style is available in multiple iris colors: blue, green, brown, hazel, grey, and amber.
Scripts
1. generate_classic_eyes_ppm.py
Generates classic eye images using only the Python standard library (no dependencies required).
python scripts/generate_classic_eyes_ppm.py
This creates PPM format images in data/classic_eyes_ppm/. PPM is a simple image format that can be converted to PNG later.
2. download_classic_eyes.py
Full-featured script that generates eyes and imports them directly into the patch library. Requires PIL/Pillow.
# Run inside the backend container
docker exec -it ai-photo-edit-backend python /app/../scripts/download_classic_eyes.py
# Or with the API running
python scripts/download_classic_eyes.py --api --base-url http://localhost:8101
# Or save to a directory for later import
python scripts/download_classic_eyes.py --output-dir ./my_eyes
3. startup_import_eyes.py
Converts PPM files to PNG and imports them into the patch library. Run this inside the backend container.
docker exec -it ai-photo-edit-backend python /app/../scripts/startup_import_eyes.py
4. import_saved_eyes.py
Import previously saved eye images from a directory.
python scripts/import_saved_eyes.py /path/to/saved/eyes
Quick Start
-
Generate the eye images (no dependencies needed):
python scripts/generate_classic_eyes_ppm.py -
Start the application:
docker compose up -d -
Import the eyes:
docker exec -it ai-photo-edit-backend python /scripts/startup_import_eyes.py -
Verify in the app: Open the patch library in the UI to see the imported classic eyes.
Generated Eyes
| Style | Colors Available | Size |
|---|---|---|
| Realistic | Blue, Green, Brown, Hazel, Grey, Amber | 200x200 |
| Anime | Blue, Green, Brown, Hazel, Grey, Amber | 200x200 |
| Cartoon | Blue, Green, Brown, Hazel, Grey, Amber | 200x200 |
Total: 18 unique eye variants
Extending
To add more eye styles or colors, edit the generate_classic_eyes_ppm.py or download_classic_eyes.py scripts:
# Add new color
colors["purple"] = (128, 0, 128)
# Add new style in create_classic_eye() function
elif style == "fantasy":
# Your custom eye drawing code
pass
File Formats
- PPM: Portable Pixmap format - simple, universal, generated without dependencies
- PNG: Preferred format for the patch library - converted from PPM using PIL
License
The generated eye images are created programmatically and are free to use without restrictions.