PixelFlow introduces a novel approach to image generation by operating directly in raw pixel space, eliminating the need for pre-trained Variational Autoencoders. This method enhances the image generation process with efficient cascade flow modeling, achieving a competitive FID score of 1.98 on the ImageNet benchmark while offering high-quality and semantically controlled image outputs. The work aims to inspire future developments in visual generation models.
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