Weavy AI - The Complete Master Guide

The AI creative landscape has fundamentally shifted. We've moved past the era of brand loyalty to a single model - no more "I'm a Midjourney person" or "I only use DALL-E." Today's creators are model-agnostic, understanding that different AI models excel at different tasks: Flux for photorealism, Ideogram for text rendering, Kling for video motion, Veo for cinematic quality.

The real power now lies in orchestration (chaining multiple AI tools together into seamless workflows). Generate an image with Nano Banana, enhance it with AI relighting, upscale with Topaz-quality models, then animate with Seedance or Runway. This is where Weavy enters the picture: a node-based platform that lets you build these multi-model pipelines visually, without jumping between 5 different apps and losing your mind (and your file versions) in the process.

Whether you're a solo creator exploring AI possibilities or a team scaling brand content, this guide covers everything you need to master Weavy, from basic navigation to advanced workflow strategies that will save you hours and credits.

📋 Table of Contents

• 📋 Table of Contents
• What is Weavy AI?
• The Problem Weavy Solves
• Who Uses Weavy?
• Platform Overview & Key Features
• The Node-Based Canvas
• Core Components
• Key Platform Features
• 1. Multi-Model Orchestration
• 2. Professional Editing Tools
• 3. Workflow Reusability
• 4. LoRA Support
• 5. Cloud-Based
• Pricing & Credit System
• How Credits Work
• Pricing Tiers
• Credit Top-Ups
• Credit Rollover Rules
• What Can You Create?
• Available AI Models
• Image Generation Models
• Video Generation Models
• Credit Costs Deep Dive
• Image Model Cost Analysis (per image)
• Video Model Cost Analysis (10 seconds)
• Strategic Credit Usage
• The Two-Pass Strategy
• Phase 1: Ideation (Budget Models)
• Phase 2: Final Production (Premium Models)
• Credit-Saving Tips
• Model Selection Guide by Use Case
• Popular Workflows & Use Cases
• 1. Product Photography Workflow
• 2. Multi-Model Comparison Workflow
• 3. Image-to-Video Pipeline
• 4. Character Swap / Face Swap Workflow
• 5. Brand Asset Machine
• 6. Motorsport/Product Video Workflow
• Step-by-Step Workflow Example
• Complete Tutorial: Product Scene Generation
• Step 1: Set Up Your Canvas
• Step 2: Create Input Structure
• Step 3: Add LLM Prompt Enhancer (Recommended)
• Step 4: Add Image Generation Nodes
• Step 5: Add Editing/Enhancement Nodes
• Step 6: Add Video Generation (Optional)
• Step 7: Run and Export
• Pro Editing & Compositing Tools
• Complete Editing Tool Reference
• ControlNet & Advanced Control
• Weavy vs Competitors
• Comparison Table
• When to Choose Each
• Weavy vs ComfyUI
• Weavy vs Krea
• Weavy vs Flora AI
• Weavy vs Freepik Spaces
• Pros & Cons Analysis
• ✅ Advantages
• 1. All-in-One Platform
• 2. Model Agnosticism
• 3. Professional Editing Built-In
• 4. Workflow Reusability
• 5. No Hardware Requirements
• 6. Figma Integration (Coming)
• 7. Data Privacy
• 8. Transparent Pricing
• ❌ Disadvantages
• 1. Learning Curve
• 2. Cost Adds Up
• 3. No Real-Time Preview
• 4. Limited Free Tier
• 5. Internet Dependent
• 6. Advanced Settings Hidden
• 7. Acquisition Uncertainty
• Tips & Best Practices
• Getting Started
• Workflow Design
• Prompt Engineering
• Team Collaboration
• 🔗 Quick Reference Links

What is Weavy AI?

Weavy AI is a browser-based, node-based creative platform that brings together multiple AI models (image, video, 3D) and professional editing tools into a single unified canvas.

Founded: Tel Aviv, 2024 Founders: Ex-Fiverr/Astria leaders (Lior Albeck, Yonatan Alumot, Itay Shiff, Yonatan Gor-Zeev) Acquired by: Figma (October 2025) → Now "Figma Weave"

The Problem Weavy Solves

The creative world faces a fragmentation crisis. Artists typically need to:

• Generate images in Midjourney or DALL-E
• Edit and mask in Photoshop
• Upscale in Topaz or Magnific
• Animate in Runway or Kling
• Export, re-import, lose track of versions...

Weavy eliminates this chaos by bringing everything into one visual, node-based workflow where each step is traceable, repeatable, and shareable.

Who Uses Weavy?

Trusted by NVIDIA, Wix, and design agencies worldwide:

• Creative Directors & Art Directors
• Video Artists & VFX Professionals
• Product Photographers & eCommerce Teams
• Marketing & Brand Teams
• Game Developers & Concept Artists

Platform Overview & Key Features

The Node-Based Canvas

Weavy uses a visual node-based interface similar to ComfyUI, Nuke, or After Effects. Each "node" represents an AI model, editing tool, or utility function. Connect nodes to create workflows ("flows").

Core Components

Key Platform Features

1. Multi-Model Orchestration

Access 50+ AI models from different providers: Google (Veo, Imagen, Nano Banana), OpenAI (Sora, DALL-E), Black Forest Labs (Flux), Runway, Kling, Luma, ByteDance (Seedance), and more.

2. Professional Editing Tools

Built-in compositing and editing that rivals professional software:

• Compositor: Multi-layer blending with blend modes
• Mask Extractor: AI-powered subject isolation
• Relight: AI relighting for scene lighting changes
• Upscale: Multiple AI upscalers (Topaz-quality)
• Levels: Brightness, contrast, tonal adjustments
• Z-Depth Extractor: Depth map generation
• Painter: Hand-paint masks and sketches
• Channels: RGB/Alpha channel manipulation

3. Workflow Reusability

Save workflows as templates, share with team, or convert to "App Mode" - a simplified UI for non-technical team members.

4. LoRA Support

Import custom LoRAs from Civitai, Hugging Face, or Replicate for style/character consistency.

5. Cloud-Based

100% browser-based with cloud processing. No GPU hardware needed.

Pricing & Credit System

How Credits Work

Weavy uses a credit-based system where different AI models consume different amounts of credits per generation. This standardizes payments across all models.

Pricing Tiers

Credit Top-Ups

• Starter Plan: $10 = 1,000 credits
• Professional/Team: $10 = 1,200 credits (better value!)
• Top-up credits roll over for 12 months
• Free plan does NOT allow top-ups

Credit Rollover Rules

Professional and Team plans: unused base monthly credits roll over, accumulating up to 3x your monthly allocation. Top-up credits always roll over for 12 months.

What Can You Create?

Available AI Models

Image Generation Models

Video Generation Models

Credit Costs Deep Dive

Image Model Cost Analysis (per image)

• Based on $10 = 1,200 credits (Pro/Team rate)

Video Model Cost Analysis (10 seconds)

Strategic Credit Usage

The Two-Pass Strategy

Phase 1: Ideation (Budget Models)

• Use Flux Fast (0.4 credits) or Minimax (1 credit) for prompt testing
• For video concepts, use Seedance Lite (18-36 credits) or Kling Standard
• Test compositions, angles, and timing with cheap generations
• Iterate rapidly until the workflow is solid

Phase 2: Final Production (Premium Models)

• Swap the image node to Flux 2 Pro, Ideogram V3, or Imagen 4
• Use Veo 3.1, Kling 2.6 Pro, or Runway Gen-4 for final video
• Only do 1-2 premium generations with your perfected prompt

Credit-Saving Tips

1. Use LLM nodes to enhance prompts - better prompts = fewer retries
2. For video, test with 5-second clips before generating 10-second versions
3. Use the text iterator node to batch-test multiple prompts at once
4. Build reusable workflows so you're not rebuilding each project
5. Use Fast/Turbo model variants when available
6. Upgrade to Professional plan - top-up rate improves from $10/1000 to $10/1200

Model Selection Guide by Use Case

Popular Workflows & Use Cases

1. Product Photography Workflow

Generate professional product shots without a studio.

📦 Workflow: Product Image → Nano Banana (background exchange) → Relight → Upscale → Export

Steps:

1. Upload your product image (white background preferred)
2. Use Mask Extractor to isolate the product
3. Connect to Nano Banana or Ideogram Background Exchange
4. Add Relight node to adjust scene lighting
5. Upscale to final resolution
6. Export multiple variations for A/B testing

2. Multi-Model Comparison Workflow

Test the same prompt across multiple AI models simultaneously.

🔀 Workflow: Single Prompt → [Flux, Ideogram, Imagen, DALL-E] → Visual comparison grid

Ideal for:

• Finding which model works best for your style
• Client presentations showing multiple options
• Learning model strengths and weaknesses

3. Image-to-Video Pipeline

Generate a hero image, then animate it.

🎬 Workflow: Prompt → Image Gen → [Kling, Runway, Luma, Seedance] → Compare videos → Export best

Pro tip: Generate your image first, perfect it with editing tools, THEN animate. More control than text-to-video alone.

4. Character Swap / Face Swap Workflow

Replace characters in existing footage using Kling's capabilities.

👤 Workflow: Reference Face + Target Video → Kling Character Swap → Motion Control → Output

Best practices:

• Use high-res reference images (min 512x512, ideally 1024x1024)
• Provide 3-5 reference angles of the face
• Use neutral backgrounds in reference images
• Consistent lighting across all training images

5. Brand Asset Machine

Create reusable workflow that outputs brand-consistent assets.

🎨 Workflow: Brand Guidelines (LoRA) → Prompt Template → Multi-format Export

Features:

• Train a LoRA on your brand assets
• Create templates for common asset types
• Auto-resize and export for different platforms
• Share workflow with team via App Mode

6. Motorsport/Product Video Workflow

Generate dynamic product videos (viral Rory Flynn example).

🏎️ Workflow: Base Image (Weavy) → Multiple Camera Angles → Veo3 Animation → Cinematic Export

Key technique: Use detailed prompts with camera terminology (dolly, pan, tracking shot) and specific visual directions ("sunset lighting," "shallow depth of field").

Step-by-Step Workflow Example

Complete Tutorial: Product Scene Generation

Step 1: Set Up Your Canvas

1. Log in to app.weavy.ai
2. Click "New Workflow" or open existing
3. Your blank canvas is ready

Step 2: Create Input Structure

1. Drag "Input Image" node onto canvas
2. Upload product image (PNG with transparent background works best)
3. Drag a "Prompt" node and write scene description

Step 3: Add LLM Prompt Enhancer (Recommended)

1. Add "LLM Text" node between prompt and image generator
2. Configure system prompt: "You are a professional image prompt engineer. Enhance the following scene description into a detailed, photorealistic prompt..."
3. Connect your basic prompt as input

Step 4: Add Image Generation Nodes

1. Drag "Nano Banana" or "Ideogram Background Exchange V3" onto canvas
2. Connect enhanced prompt to model's prompt input
3. Connect product image to image reference input
4. Set aspect ratio and quality parameters

Step 5: Add Editing/Enhancement Nodes

1. Add "Relight" node and connect generated image
2. Add "Upscale" node (Topaz or similar) for final resolution
3. Optionally add "Levels" for contrast adjustments

Step 6: Add Video Generation (Optional)

1. Add video model node (Seedance, Kling, or Wan)
2. Connect final image as "First Frame"
3. Add motion prompt describing movement
4. Set duration (5s or 10s)

Step 7: Run and Export

1. Click "Run Model" on each node in sequence
2. Review outputs in gallery panel
3. Select best version and export
4. Save workflow for future use

Pro Editing & Compositing Tools

Complete Editing Tool Reference

ControlNet & Advanced Control

• Canny edge detection for structure preservation
• Depth maps for 3D-aware generation
• Pose reference for character consistency
• Camera angle control for video generation

Weavy vs Competitors

Comparison Table

• ComfyUI can access any model you can run locally

When to Choose Each

Weavy vs ComfyUI

• Choose Weavy: Cloud convenience, team features, curated model library, no hardware requirements
• Choose ComfyUI: Powerful GPU, unlimited free usage, bleeding-edge models, air-gapped deployment

Weavy vs Krea

• Choose Weavy: Complex multi-step workflows, professional compositing, team collaboration
• Choose Krea: Instant visual feedback, concept art/mood boarding, simpler canvas approach

Weavy vs Flora AI

• Choose Weavy: Maximum model flexibility, professional editing tools
• Choose Flora: Storyboarding, character consistency, fashion/architecture/filmmaking focus

Weavy vs Freepik Spaces

• Choose Weavy: Premium model access, professional editing without stock library lock-in
• Choose Freepik: Real-time collaboration, starting from professional stock images

Pros & Cons Analysis

✅ Advantages

1. All-in-One Platform

No more juggling Midjourney, Photoshop, Topaz, Runway. Everything in one workflow. Saves hours and eliminates version hell.

2. Model Agnosticism

Access 50+ models from Google, OpenAI, Black Forest Labs, ByteDance without separate subscriptions.

3. Professional Editing Built-In

Photoshop-grade editing in the same canvas as generation.

4. Workflow Reusability

Build once, reuse forever. Save as templates, share with team, convert to App Mode.

5. No Hardware Requirements

100% browser-based. No GPU setup, no driver issues.

6. Figma Integration (Coming)

Deep integration with Figma ecosystem as "Figma Weave."

7. Data Privacy

Weavy explicitly states they do not train on user creations.

8. Transparent Pricing

Clear credit costs per model, visible before generation.

❌ Disadvantages

1. Learning Curve

Node-based interfaces require 2-5 hours to become comfortable.

2. Cost Adds Up

Credit markup means paying more than direct API access. Power users may prefer ComfyUI.

3. No Real-Time Preview

Unlike Krea's instant feedback, full generation required to see results.

4. Limited Free Tier

150 credits/month barely enough to explore. Upgrade needed quickly.

5. Internet Dependent

No offline mode. ComfyUI better for air-gapped security.

6. Advanced Settings Hidden

Some parameters simplified/abstracted for beginner-friendliness.

7. Acquisition Uncertainty

Figma acquisition may significantly change features, pricing, availability.

Tips & Best Practices

Getting Started

1. Start with templates: Explore workflow library before building from scratch
2. Watch official tutorials: "How to Build Your First AI Workflow" video
3. Join Discord: Active community at discord.gg/jB6vn2ewxW
4. Use free tier fully: 150 credits teaches you what costs what

Workflow Design

1. Name nodes descriptively: "Hero Image Flux" beats "Node 1"
2. Use color coding to group functional areas
3. Build modular sub-workflows for reuse
4. Add text nodes documenting workflow purpose
5. Version workflows: duplicate before major changes

Prompt Engineering

• Be specific about camera: "shot on 35mm film," "shallow depth of field"
• Specify lighting: "golden hour," "dramatic backlighting"
• Use LLM nodes to enhance prompts automatically
• Include negative prompts: "no text, no watermark, no artifacts"

Team Collaboration

• Use App Mode for non-technical team members
• Set credit limits per user (Team plan feature)
• Create brand-specific LoRAs for consistent output
• Establish naming conventions for workflows

🔗 Quick Reference Links

• Weavy Platform: app.weavy.ai
• Knowledge Center: help.weavy.ai
• Pricing Page: weavy.ai/pricing
• Discord Community: discord.gg/jB6vn2ewxW
• Model Comparison Docs: help.weavy.ai/en/collections/15482954-models-comparison