LocalForge AILocalForge AI

Setup Guide

Get LocalForge AI running on Windows, macOS, or Linux in under 10 minutes. Windows uses the Setup installer on /downloads/windows; macOS uses the DMGs on /downloads/macos; Linux uses the AppImage on /downloads/linux. No technical expertise required.

System Requirements

Minimum (Basic Use)

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    OS: Windows 10/11, macOS (Apple Silicon), or Linux
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    GPU / Memory: NVIDIA/AMD 6GB VRAM (Windows/Linux) or Apple Silicon with 16GB unified memory (macOS)
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    RAM: 8GB system RAM on Windows/Linux (16GB+ recommended)
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    Storage: 15GB free space
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    Generation Speed: ~30 seconds per image

Recommended (Best Experience)

Best
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    OS: Windows 11, recent macOS on Apple Silicon, or modern Linux
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    GPU / Memory: NVIDIA RTX 3060 12GB+ (Windows/Linux) or Apple Silicon with 32GB+ unified memory (macOS)
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    RAM: 32GB system RAM on Windows/Linux
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    Storage: 30GB+ SSD space
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    Generation Speed: ~5-10 seconds per image

Note: Windows uses the Setup installer on /downloads/windows. macOS uses the Apple Silicon or Intel DMG on /downloads/macos. Linux uses the AppImage (or optional .deb) on /downloads/linux. AMD GPUs are supported on Windows/Linux but may run slower than comparable NVIDIA cards. Intel Macs are not recommended — use Apple Silicon.

Unsure about your machine? Run the compatibility checker.

Quick Start (5 Steps)

1

Download the Installer

After purchase you'll receive an email with your license key and download links. On Windows, open /downloads/windows and download the Setup installer. On a Mac, open /downloads/macos and download the Apple Silicon or Intel DMG. On Linux, open /downloads/linux and download the AppImage (or the optional .deb).

2

Run the Setup Wizard

Windows: download and run OfflineCreator-Setup-1.6.2.exe. If Windows SmartScreen appears, click "More info" then "Run anyway". macOS: open the DMG from /downloads/macos and drag OfflineCreator into Applications. Linux: run chmod +x OfflineCreator-1.6.2-linux-x86_64.AppImage and launch the AppImage. A .deb is optional for Debian/Ubuntu.

3

Enter Your License Key

The installer will ask for your license key. Copy it directly from your purchase email and paste it in. It looks like this:

LFORGE-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX
4

Launch OfflineCreator

Once the installer finishes, launch the app from the desktop shortcut. On first launch the AI engine will download automatically — this takes a few minutes depending on your internet speed.

⏱️ First-time setup downloads models and dependencies. Subsequent launches are fast.
5

Start Creating!

You're ready to go! Type a prompt and click "Generate". Your first image may take a moment as the model loads into GPU memory.

Try this first prompt:

"a serene mountain landscape at sunset, highly detailed, professional photography"

What's Included

EpicRealism XL v5

Photorealistic image generation with stunning detail and lifelike quality.

  • • Text-to-Image generation
  • • Image-to-Image transformation
  • • Inpainting & outpainting

Realistic Vision v5.1

High-quality realistic portraits and scenes with natural skin tones and lighting.

  • • Portrait photography style
  • • Natural lighting
  • • Fine detail preservation

ADetailer Extension

Automatically detect and enhance faces and hands for professional-quality results.

  • • Automatic face detection
  • • Hand refinement
  • • Detail enhancement

Common Issues & Solutions

Windows SmartScreen blocks the installer

Solution: Click "More info" then "Run anyway". This is normal for new software that hasn't been widely distributed yet.

First launch takes a long time

Solution: On first launch the app downloads the AI engine and models. This is a one-time process and depends on your internet speed. Subsequent launches are much faster.

"CUDA out of memory" error

Solution: Lower your image resolution. Start with 512x512 instead of 1024x1024. Close other GPU-intensive applications like games or video editors.

Generation is very slow

Solution: Make sure you're using your GPU, not CPU. Check that NVIDIA drivers are up to date. Reduce image dimensions or sampling steps.

License key invalid error

Solution: Copy the license key directly from your email (don't type it manually). Make sure there are no extra spaces before or after. Contact support if the issue persists.

App shows a blank screen

Solution: Wait for the AI engine to fully load. A splash screen will show download progress on first launch. If the screen stays blank after several minutes, try restarting the app.

Video Tutorials (Coming Soon)

Installation Walkthrough

Complete installation guide from download to first image

Creating Your First Image

Learn prompting basics and generate amazing art

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