AI Image Generation Setup

Let AI seamlessly extend your wallpapers to fit any screen.

What Is AI Border Fill?

When a wallpaper’s aspect ratio doesn’t match your monitor (for example, a 4:3 photo on a 16:9 screen), BioniX traditionally stretches, crops, or adds black bars. With AI Border Fill, BioniX uses artificial intelligence to extend the image borders naturally — generating new content that blends seamlessly with the original.

The result is cached locally so each wallpaper is only processed once. You can generate on demand (one image at a time) or pre-process your entire playlist in the background.

Local vs. Cloud Providers

BioniX supports two categories of AI providers. Pick whichever suits you best.

Local Providers

AI runs on your own computer using your GPU. Your images never leave your machine.

  • Completely free (no API fees)
  • Full privacy — nothing is uploaded
  • Requires a dedicated GPU (NVIDIA recommended)
  • Slower (30 sec–4 min per image depending on hardware)

Cloud Providers

AI runs on remote servers. You send images via the internet and receive results back.

  • No GPU required — works on any PC
  • Fast (5–30 seconds per image)
  • Pay-per-image (as low as $0.0006)
  • Images are sent to third-party servers

Setting Up ComfyUI

Local Free Most flexible option — supports any model you install.

  1. Download ComfyUI from github.com/comfyanonymous/ComfyUI and follow its installation instructions.
  2. Install an inpainting model. Download an inpainting checkpoint (for example, sd-v1-5-inpainting.ckpt or a Stable Diffusion XL inpainting model) and place it in ComfyUI’s models/checkpoints/ folder.
  3. Start ComfyUI. It usually runs on http://127.0.0.1:8188 by default.
  4. In BioniX Settings → AI tab, select ComfyUI as the provider and set the server URL to http://127.0.0.1:8188 (the default).
  5. Click “Test Connection”. BioniX will connect to ComfyUI and verify that an inpainting model is available. A green checkmark confirms everything is ready.
Tip: BioniX ships with a built-in outpainting workflow that uses only standard ComfyUI nodes — no custom nodes required. Advanced users can load their own workflow exported via ComfyUI’s “Save (API Format)” option.

Setting Up SD WebUI / Forge

Local Free Simpler local alternative. Forge is the actively maintained fork with better performance.

  1. Download Forge from github.com/lllyasviel/stable-diffusion-webui-forge (or the original Automatic1111 WebUI).
  2. Launch with the API flag. Edit the startup script and add --api to the command-line arguments. For example: webui.bat --api
  3. Install an inpainting model if you don’t have one already. Place it in the models/Stable-diffusion/ folder.
  4. In BioniX Settings → AI tab, select SD WebUI / Forge and set the URL to http://127.0.0.1:7860 (the default).
  5. Click “Test Connection” to verify.
Important: The --api flag is required. Without it, the WebUI won’t accept requests from BioniX. If you forget it, the “Test Connection” button will report a connection error.

Setting Up Cloud Providers

Cloud providers require an API key. Sign up on the provider’s website, generate a key, and paste it into BioniX.

Stability AI

Cloud Dedicated outpainting endpoint. ~$0.01 per image.

  1. Create an account at platform.stability.ai
  2. Go to API Keys and generate a new key
  3. In BioniX, select Stability AI as provider and paste the API key

Runware

Cloud The most affordable option — as low as $0.0006 per image.

  1. Create an account at runware.ai
  2. Go to your dashboard and generate an API key
  3. In BioniX, select Runware as provider and paste the API key

OpenAI (GPT Image)

Cloud Highest quality. $0.04–$0.12 per image.

  1. Create an account at platform.openai.com
  2. Go to API Keys and create a new secret key
  3. In BioniX, select OpenAI as provider and paste the API key

Replicate

Cloud FLUX.2 models — excellent quality. $0.03–$0.055 per image.

  1. Create an account at replicate.com
  2. Go to Account Settings → API Tokens and create a token
  3. In BioniX, select Replicate as provider and paste the token

fal.ai

Cloud Wide model selection. $0.01–$0.08 per image.

  1. Create an account at fal.ai
  2. Go to Keys in your dashboard and generate one
  3. In BioniX, select fal.ai as provider and paste the key

Cost Comparison

Estimated cost to process a typical playlist of 500 wallpapers (assuming ~30% need border fill = 150 images).

Provider Per Image 150 Images Speed
ComfyUI / Forge (local)FreeFree30s – 4 min
Runware$0.0006~$0.095 – 10s
Stability AI~$0.01~$1.505 – 15s
Replicate (FLUX.2)$0.03–$0.055$4.50 – $8.2510 – 30s
OpenAI (GPT Image)$0.04–$0.12$6 – $185 – 10s
Tip: When using cloud providers for batch processing, BioniX shows the estimated total cost and asks for confirmation before starting.

Settings Explained

Enable AI border fillMaster switch. When off, BioniX uses traditional resize modes.
ProviderChoose which AI service to use for image generation.
Server URLFor local providers only. The address where ComfyUI or SD WebUI/Forge is running.
Test ConnectionVerifies the provider is reachable. For ComfyUI, also checks that an inpainting model is installed.
API KeyFor cloud providers only. Your authentication key from the provider’s website.
WorkflowFor ComfyUI only. Use the built-in workflow or browse for your own (must be exported in API format).
Quality sliderBalances speed and quality. “Fast” uses fewer AI steps (faster, slightly lower quality). “Best” uses more steps (slower, higher quality).
PromptInstructions for the AI. The default works well for most images. Customize if you want a specific style.
Negative promptThings to avoid in the generated areas (e.g., “ugly, distorted, watermark”).
Processing modeOn demand: generates when each wallpaper is displayed. Background: pre-processes your entire playlist ahead of time.
CacheAI-generated images are cached locally so each wallpaper is only processed once. You can clear the cache at any time to free disk space.

GPU Recommendations for Local Providers

Local AI image generation is GPU-intensive. An NVIDIA GPU with at least 6 GB of VRAM is recommended. AMD GPUs work with some setups but NVIDIA has the broadest compatibility.

GPUVRAMApprox. Speed (1024×1024)
RTX 306012 GB~3–4 minutes
RTX 407012 GB~1–2 minutes
RTX 409024 GB~20–40 seconds
RTX 508016 GB~30–90 seconds

Don’t have a powerful GPU? No problem. Cloud providers work on any computer — even without a dedicated graphics card.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an internet connection?
Only for cloud providers. Local providers (ComfyUI, SD WebUI/Forge) run entirely on your machine with no internet required.

Are my wallpapers uploaded anywhere?
With local providers: no. Your images stay on your computer. With cloud providers: images are sent to the provider’s servers for processing. BioniX shows a one-time privacy notice when you first select a cloud provider.

What happens if the AI provider is unavailable?
BioniX falls back to its standard resize mode (stretch, crop, or letterbox). No error is shown — it just works the traditional way.

Can I use this with multiple monitors of different sizes?
Yes. BioniX generates a separate variant for each unique monitor resolution. If you have a 1920×1080 and a 2560×1440 monitor, both get their own optimized version.

What about 4K or ultrawide monitors?
Most AI models have a maximum output resolution. BioniX generates at the model’s maximum and then upscales to your monitor’s resolution using high-quality Lanczos resampling. The result is cached at full resolution.

How much disk space does the cache use?
Each cached image is typically 2–8 MB. A playlist of 500 images would use roughly 300 MB–1.2 GB of cache. You can see the current cache size and clear it from the AI settings tab.

The “Test Connection” fails. What should I check?

  • Make sure the AI provider is running (ComfyUI or SD WebUI/Forge must be started separately)
  • Verify the server URL and port number in BioniX settings
  • For SD WebUI/Forge, make sure you started it with the --api flag
  • Check that your firewall isn’t blocking the connection
  • For cloud providers, verify your API key is correct and your account has credit

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