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Picsart Creative APIs desktop app for macOS and Linux

Use the legacy Creative APIs desktop beta to access Picsart image tools from a desktop workspace. The public v1.0.0 release provides macOS and Linux packages and uses a Picsart API key.

This page covers the Creative APIs beta, a separate product from the newer Picsart desktop apps. The artwork illustrates API-key setup.

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Illustrative API-key setup card, not a desktop app screenshot

Image tools in the legacy desktop workflow

  • Prepare image subjects

    The legacy app guide covers removing and changing image backgrounds.

  • Enhance source images

    Use the app’s available upscaling and enhancement options, then inspect the result at the size you need.

  • Explore generated images

    The guide includes prompt-based image generation. Available tools and processing costs depend on the app and your API account.

Set up the desktop beta

  • 1. Choose your platform

    Open the official GitHub release and select the macOS or Linux package. Check release information and compatibility before installing.

  • 2. Connect your API account

    Follow the API-key guide and enter your key in the app. Keep the key private.

  • 3. Test a representative image

    Start with one image, check the available action and credit requirements, and review the output before processing more files.

Desktop beta questions

  • This is the legacy Creative APIs desktop beta distributed through its own GitHub repository. For the newer desktop offering, see Picsart desktop apps.