MangaNinja

MangaNinja: AI-Powered Line Art Coloring

MangaNinja is an AI-powered line art coloring tool using a reference-guided approach. It ensures accurate detail transfer, employing a shuffle module for improved reference image-to-line art matching and a point-driven control scheme for precise color matching. Developed by researchers from the University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Tongyi Lab, and Ant Group, MangaNinja boasts superior performance and is open-source.

Target Users

Professional artists such as comic creators, illustrators, and designers who need to color line art.

Use Cases

Comic creators can quickly color new line art, saving significant time.

Illustrators can achieve precise color matching using point control, even with complex poses and lighting.

Designers can leverage multiple reference images for unique designs.

Key Features

Reference-guided coloring for accurate color matching

Block shuffle module for improved reference image matching

Point-driven control for fine-grained color adjustments

Interactive point control for handling complex scenarios

Multi-reference coordination for resolving visual conflicts

Extensive testing to ensure reliability and accuracy

How to Use

1. Download the code and model from the MangaNinja project page.

2. Prepare reference images and line art.

3. Input images into the model for automatic color matching.

4. Use point control for precise color adjustments.

5. For complex scenes, use interactive point control for accuracy.

6. Export the colored image.