Free · Pollinations · OpenAI · Gemini · Native macOS

Your superhero.
Forged by AI.

Design every detail — costume, powers, setting, mood — then watch artificial intelligence bring your hero to life in seconds. Start free with Pollinations, no account needed.

Download for macOS See how it works
∞ Unique heroes
Free To start
3 AI models
100% Native macOS
Hero Forge
Model
Pollinations Free
OpenAI
Gemini
Identity
Non-binary, Muscular
Powers
Magnetism control · Fire control
Costume
Trench coat & hat · Violet & Silver · Mask
Mood
Wise and serene
⚡ Generate Hero Image
AI-generated superhero
⚡ Dark gritty concept art, a superhero, trench coat and hat in violet…
The App

Everything you need to
forge a legend.

HeroForge is a native macOS app built around one idea: giving everyone the ability to create a superhero that's truly their own — no prompting expertise needed.

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Full creative control

Name, gender, build, powers, costume style, colors, cape, mask, mood, setting, art style — every detail is yours to set.

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One click randomize

No inspiration? Hit Randomize and get a fully configured hero in a split second. Regenerate as many times as you like.

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Three AI models

Start free with Pollinations — no account needed. Upgrade to OpenAI gpt-image-1 or Google Gemini for premium quality whenever you're ready.

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Persistent history

Every hero you generate is saved automatically. Revisit past creations, copy their prompt, or export them as PNG anytime.

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Your key, your data

Your API keys are stored locally in macOS preferences. No accounts, no subscriptions, no tracking — you stay in control.

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Italiano & English

Switch language in the toolbar. The entire UI — and the generated prompt — adapts instantly to English or Italian.

HeroForge V3 for macOS

Requires macOS 13 or later · Apple Silicon & Intel · Free

Download .app Unzip and double-click to open.
Right-click → Open on first launch.
⚠️ macOS says "damaged and can't be opened"? This is a macOS security warning for unsigned apps. Open Terminal and paste: xattr -cr ~/Downloads/HeroForgeV3.app Then double-click the app again.

Up and running in 3 steps

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Download & open the app Unzip, double-click HeroForge.app. If macOS blocks it: right-click → Open.
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2
Choose your model Pollinations works instantly, no setup required. Add an OpenAI or Gemini key in Settings for higher quality.
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Design & generate Fill the form (or hit Randomize), press Generate — your hero appears in seconds.
AI Models

Choose your
AI engine.

HeroForge supports three AI image models. Start free, upgrade anytime.

Pollinations Free

Open-source image generation. No key, no account, no cost. Perfect for exploring and getting started.

Cost Free
API key Not required
Quality ★★★☆☆
Speed ★★★★☆
Start free
OpenAI Paid

GPT-image-1 delivers cinematic quality. Ideal for sharing-ready, high-fidelity hero portraits.

Cost ~$0.04–$0.08 / image
API key OpenAI API key
Quality ★★★★★
Speed ★★★★☆
Get API key
Google Gemini Paid

Gemini imagen brings Google's AI to your hero. Rich detail, vivid colors, fast generation.

Cost ~$0.03–$0.06 / image
API key Google AI API key
Quality ★★★★★
Speed ★★★★★
Get API key
Support the project

If HeroForge made you smile,
buy me a coffee. ☕

HeroForge is a passion project, built and maintained in my spare time. If it brought you joy or saved you hours of prompting, a small contribution means the world and keeps the project alive.

Send any amount via PayPal — one-time or recurring, every contribution helps.

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Italian? Use Satispay for a fast, zero-fee payment directly from your phone.

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Even just sharing HeroForge with a friend is a huge help. Thank you. 🙏