Krea 2 Image Node Arrives in ComfyUI – New Partner Node for Tunable Creative Generation
ComfyUI has just added the Krea 2 Image node as a Partner Node, giving creators a foundation model that offers deep control over style, mood, and creativity. The update, posted on May 27 2026, introduces two model variants (Medium and Large) and new parameters such as moodboard conditioning, style‑transfer, and a four‑step creativity dial. The node is immediately usable in the latest ComfyUI release or via Comfy Cloud.
What the ComfyUI Blog Is Announcing
- Krea 2 Image Partner Node – an image‑generation model that supports prompt text, aspect ratio, seed, optional style‑reference image, and a suite of conditioning tools.
- Two model sizes:
- Krea 2 Medium – smaller, faster, cost‑efficient, optimized for stable, expressive styles (illustration, anime, painting).
- Krea 2 Large – over twice the size, delivering “raw”, textured outputs that excel at photorealism and more open‑ended aesthetics.
- Key controls:
- Creativity (Raw | Low | Medium | High) – balances literal prompt adherence against the model’s own aesthetic interpretation.
- Style transfer – feed a reference image via the
style_referenceinput to adopt its artistic look. - Moodboards – attach a curated set of images (by pasting a moodboard ID from Krea’s website) and adjust
moodboard_strengthfor precise visual direction.
A ready‑to‑run Krea 2 – Text‑to‑Image workflow is linked in the announcement:
api_krea2_t2i.json.
Key Features in This Release
| Feature | Description | Practical Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Prompt + Model Selection | Standard text prompt plus choice between Medium or Large model. | Lets users pick speed vs. fidelity on the fly. |
| Aspect Ratio & Seed | Full control over output dimensions and deterministic generation. | Ideal for batch workflows where consistent framing is required. |
| Creativity Slider | Four discrete modes to trade off strict prompt fidelity for richer visual depth. | Quick way to experiment with stylized vs. literal results. |
| Style Reference Input | Upload an image; the node extracts its style and applies it to the new generation. | Powerful for style‑transfer tasks without separate post‑processing. |
| Moodboard Conditioning | Provide a moodboard ID and set a strength level. | Guarantees visual consistency across a series of renders—perfect for branding, storyboarding, or studio pipelines. |
| Partner Node Integration | Accessible through the Node Library or via pre‑built templates. | No extra installation steps; works out‑of‑the‑box in the latest ComfyUI build or on Comfy Cloud. |
Why This Matters for Workflow Creators, Template Authors, and ComfyUITemplates.com Contributors
- Richer Creative Levers – The creativity and moodboard controls give template authors new knobs to expose to end‑users, making templates more adaptable to diverse artistic directions.
- Consistent Series Generation – Moodboard IDs enable studios to lock a visual language across dozens of images, a feature that many existing models lack.
- Style‑Transfer Made Simple – By feeding a reference image directly into the node, creators can bundle style‑transfer into a single workflow, reducing the need for separate nodes or external tools.
- Performance Flexibility – Medium and Large variants let authors design templates that run on consumer GPUs (Medium) while still offering a high‑quality “large” option for users with more powerful hardware.
- Easy Discoverability – Because the node is a Partner Node, it appears in the ComfyUI Node Library and can be showcased on ComfyUITemplates.com as a ready‑made building block, driving traffic to both the template directory and the new model.
How This Affects ComfyUI Templates and Apps
- Template Authors can now create a “Krea 2 Styled Portrait” or “Moodboard‑Driven Illustration” template and publish it on ComfyUITemplates.com, instantly giving the community access to the new model without any manual setup.
- App Builders on Comfy Cloud can embed the node in custom UI flows, exposing end‑users to the creativity slider or moodboard selector as interactive controls.
- Community Curators can tag templates with “Krea 2 Medium”, “Krea 2 Large”, “style‑transfer”, or “moodboard” to improve discoverability for creators seeking specific visual outcomes.
Getting Started
- Update ComfyUI to the latest version (or launch Comfy Cloud).
- Locate the Krea 2 Image node in the Node Library, or import the provided template from the Templates panel.
- Enter your prompt, add a style reference image or moodboard ID if desired, adjust the creativity and moodboard strength sliders, then run.
A quick‑launch link is available: Try Krea 2 on Comfy Cloud.
Further Reading
- Original announcement: Krea 2 Image is now available via Partner Nodes – blog.comfy.org/p/krea-2-image-is-now-available-via
- Krea 2 Text‑to‑Image workflow template:
api_krea2_t2i.json– GitHub link - Comfy Cloud platform: cloud.comfy.org
For more templates and to showcase your own Krea 2‑powered workflows, visit ComfyUITemplates.com, the curated directory for ComfyUI community assets.