ComfyUI Node: Load Image

Load Image +Tumbnails:

The LoadImage node is designed to facilitate the loading of images into your AI art workflow. This node allows you to import images from specified file paths, ensuring they are correctly formatted and ready for further processing. It handles various image formats, applies necessary transformations, and converts images into a format suitable for AI models. This node is particularly useful for artists who need to incorporate external images into their projects, providing a seamless way to bring in visual assets without worrying about compatibility issues.

Load Image +Tumbnails Input Parameters:

image

The image parameter specifies the file path of the image you want to load. This path should point to a valid image file on your system. The node will read this file, process it, and prepare it for use in your AI art project. Ensure the file path is correct and the image format is supported. There are no specific minimum or maximum values for this parameter, but it must be a valid string representing the file path.

Load Image +Tumbnails Output Parameters:

output_image

The output_image parameter is the processed image tensor that the node outputs. This tensor is normalized and converted into a format that can be directly used by AI models. The output image retains the original dimensions and color information, making it ready for further manipulation or analysis in your workflow.

output_mask

The output_mask parameter is a tensor representing the mask of the loaded image. If the image contains an alpha channel, this mask will reflect the transparency information. If no alpha channel is present, a default mask is generated. This mask can be used for various purposes, such as masking out parts of the image during processing.

Load Image +Tumbnails Usage Tips:

• Ensure the file path provided in the image parameter is correct and points to an existing image file to avoid errors.
• Use images with consistent dimensions to prevent issues with mismatched sizes during processing.
• Take advantage of the output_mask to apply selective processing to specific parts of the image.

Load Image +Tumbnails Common Errors and Solutions:

FileNotFoundError

• Explanation: This error occurs when the specified file path does not point to an existing image file.
• Solution: Verify that the file path is correct and the image file exists at the specified location.

UnsupportedImageFormatError

• Explanation: This error is raised when the image format is not supported by the node.
• Solution: Ensure the image is in a supported format such as JPEG, PNG, or BMP. Avoid using formats like MPO.

DimensionMismatchError

• Explanation: This error occurs when the loaded image has inconsistent dimensions compared to other images in the batch.
• Solution: Use images with consistent dimensions to avoid this issue. Resize images beforehand if necessary.