Extensions/Apex Artist - Image Resize
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Apex Artist - Image Resize

Professional image resizing node with 6 advanced algorithms, intelligent aspect ratio handling, crop/pad options, and batch processing support. Perfect for AI workflows,…

By ApexArtist·Created 11 months ago·Updated 20 days ago· 4
ApexArtist/comfyui-apex-artist
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ComfyUI Apex Artist — Efficient Nodes to Make ComfyUI Convenient

A collection of efficient, easy-to-use nodes for ComfyUI that streamline image processing and prompt management.

🎨 Available Nodes

Image Processing

  • ApexSmartResize — AI-model-optimized resizing with presets (SDXL, Flux, ZImage, QwenEdit, Krea2, Ideogram4, FLUX.2, SD3.5)
  • ApexBlur — 9 blur algorithms (Gaussian, Motion, Radial, Lens, Spin, Zoom, etc.)
  • ApexSharpen — 8 sharpening methods (Unsharp Mask, High Pass, Clarity, etc.)
  • ApexLayerBlend — 25+ blend modes for layer compositing
  • ApexDepthToNormal — Convert depth maps to normal maps

LoRA & Workflow

  • ApexLoraLoader — Interactive browser with folder navigation and thumbnail preview support
  • ApexPromptPreset — Professional prompt presets across Environment, Lighting, and Style categories

✨ Key Features

Smart Resize

  • Presets for 2026 models (Z-Image Turbo, Qwen Edit, Krea2, Ideogram4, FLUX.2, SD3.5)
  • Divisibility control (8/16/32/64) for VAE/ControlNet compatibility
  • Multiple snap methods: keep_proportion, closest_area, closest_ratio, prefer_larger, prefer_smaller

LoRA Loader

  • Interactive modal browser with folder navigation
  • Optimized thumbnails reduce load times 100-200x
  • Smart preview detection (multiple naming patterns)
  • Handles large collections (1000+ LoRAs)

📦 Installation

  1. Navigate to ComfyUI custom_nodes directory
  2. Clone the repository:
    git clone https://github.com/ApexArtist/comfyui-apex-artist.git
    
  3. Restart ComfyUI
  4. Nodes appear under "Apex Artist" in the Add Node menu

📚 Documentation

For detailed documentation, see memory-bank/features.md.

🚀 Quick Start

Smart Resize

Add Node → Apex Artist → Image → Apex Smart Resize
- Preset: ZImage (or QwenEdit, Krea2, etc.)
- Snap Method: keep_proportion
- Enforce Divisibility: 64

LoRA Loader

Add Node → Apex Artist → Models → Apex LoRA Loader
- Click "Click to browse LoRAs" button
- Navigate folders with breadcrumb
- Click thumbnail to select

📊 Performance (RTX 3080, 1024×1024)

  • ApexBlur: 15-80ms depending on type
  • ApexSharpen: 18-25ms
  • ApexLayerBlend: 2-25ms depending on mode
  • ApexSmartResize: 8ms
  • ApexDepthToNormal: 12ms

🚀 Changelog

v2.0.2 - 2026-07-16 — Brand refresh: repositioned as efficient nodes to make ComfyUI convenient, removed VFX branding v2.0.1 - 2026-07-16 — Security fixes, performance optimizations, code deduplication (apex_utils.py) v2.0.0 — Previous release

📦 Requirements

  • ComfyUI (latest stable)
  • Python 3.8+
  • PyTorch (as provided by ComfyUI)
  • No additional dependencies required

📄 License

MIT License - See LICENSE file for details

🤝 Contributing

Issues and feature requests welcome on GitHub!