# ControlNet

> Guide diffusion image generation with additional visual conditions.

ControlNet helps users guide diffusion image generation with additional visual conditions. The product supports conditional image generation and structure-guided diffusion. Starting points include control a generated image's layout and explore a visual idea from a structural reference. Check the documentation, license, supported models, hardware requirements, and any separate API or hosting costs. Test on a small representative project before integrating it into an existing system.

## Quick facts

- Categories: Image Generation
- Official site: https://github.com/lllyasviel/ControlNet
- Last checked: 2026-09-26

## Key features

- Conditional image generation
- Structure-guided diffusion

## Use cases

- Control a generated image's layout
- Explore a visual idea from a structural reference

## Links

- Nextool.ai page: https://nextool.ai/tools/controlnet/
- Alternatives: https://nextool.ai/alternatives/controlnet/

Source: Nextool.ai (https://nextool.ai/tools/controlnet/). Pricing and features change; confirm on the provider's site before relying on them.