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Modyfi

Browser-based, AI-native design platform that fuses image editing, vector tools, generation, and animation into one node-based canvas.

Freemium· Free tier available; paid plans not publicly listedImage GenerationMulti-model6.8 / 10
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In short

Modyfi offers a single, non-destructive canvas where generative AI steps function as editable nodes alongside traditional design operations. It is best for brand designers, illustrators, and motion designers who need fine-grained control over AI outputs within a collaborative, browser-native environment.

Best for

Pick Modyfi if you want a single browser-native canvas where AI generation is a first-class, editable node alongside traditional raster and vector tools.

Skip if

Skip it if you need a stable, long-horizon production tool with public pricing and an API, given the pending Figma acquisition.

Modyfi is a multidisciplinary design platform built for the browser on WebGPU, combining raster image editing, vector tooling, AI image generation, and looped animation in a single non-destructive, node-based workspace. The pitch is that designers stop hopping between Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, and a separate generative-AI app — everything lives on one canvas with shared assets and real-time collaboration, driven by a command-bar-first UI.

The differentiator is the node graph: generative AI steps (text-to-image, restyles, variations) sit alongside conventional filters and vector operations as editable nodes, so any AI output remains tweakable rather than baked in. It targets working creative professionals — brand designers, illustrators, motion designers — who want generative AI without giving up fine-grained art direction. Pricing isn't publicly listed on the marketing site; access has historically been invite/waitlist with a free tier.

Important context: Modyfi announced in 2024 that it is joining Figma. The standalone product is still live and the technology is expected to inform Figma's design surface, but anyone betting a workflow on it should treat its long-term independent roadmap as uncertain.

Editor's take

Modyfi was one of the more ambitious attempts to build an AI-native design tool from the canvas up, and the node-graph approach is genuinely smart. The Figma acquisition validates the team but muddies the product's future — treat it as a glimpse of where Figma's generative tooling is heading more than as a tool to standardize on today.

— The AI Tool Bible editorial team

Pros

  • Node-based, non-destructive pipeline keeps AI generations editable rather than flattened
  • Combines raster, vector, generation, and animation in one browser canvas
  • WebGPU rendering makes it fast without local installs
  • Collaboration and shared assets remove export-handoff friction

Cons

  • ⚠️ Joining Figma — standalone product roadmap is now uncertain
  • ⚠️ Pricing and plan tiers not publicly documented
  • ⚠️ No public API or open-source components
  • ⚠️ Learning curve for designers new to node graphs

Use cases

ai-image-generationimage-editingvector-designlooping-animationcreative-collaboration

Frequently asked

What features does Modyfi combine?
Modyfi combines raster image editing, vector tooling, AI image generation, and looped animation into one node-based workspace. It allows users to mix generative AI steps with conventional filters and vector operations on a single canvas.
Who is Modyfi best suited for?
It targets working creative professionals such as brand designers, illustrators, and motion designers. The tool is ideal for those who want to use generative AI without sacrificing fine-grained art direction or needing to switch between multiple applications.
Is Modyfi open source or does it have an API?
No, Modyfi is not open source and does not offer a public API. Access has historically been via invite or waitlist with a free tier, though specific paid plan details are not publicly listed.
What is the current status of Modyfi?
Modyfi announced in 2024 that it is joining Figma. While the standalone product remains live, its long-term independent roadmap is uncertain, and the technology is expected to inform Figma's design surface.

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