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TextDiffuser-2: Unleashing the Power of Language Models for Text Rendering (2311.16465v1)

Published 28 Nov 2023 in cs.CV
TextDiffuser-2: Unleashing the Power of Language Models for Text Rendering

Abstract: The diffusion model has been proven a powerful generative model in recent years, yet remains a challenge in generating visual text. Several methods alleviated this issue by incorporating explicit text position and content as guidance on where and what text to render. However, these methods still suffer from several drawbacks, such as limited flexibility and automation, constrained capability of layout prediction, and restricted style diversity. In this paper, we present TextDiffuser-2, aiming to unleash the power of LLMs for text rendering. Firstly, we fine-tune a LLM for layout planning. The LLM is capable of automatically generating keywords for text rendering and also supports layout modification through chatting. Secondly, we utilize the LLM within the diffusion model to encode the position and texts at the line level. Unlike previous methods that employed tight character-level guidance, this approach generates more diverse text images. We conduct extensive experiments and incorporate user studies involving human participants as well as GPT-4V, validating TextDiffuser-2's capacity to achieve a more rational text layout and generation with enhanced diversity. The code and model will be available at \url{https://aka.ms/textdiffuser-2}.

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Introduction to TextDiffuser-2

Diffusion models have shown promising results in image synthesis, but their application to visual text rendering—creating images that contain text—has been challenging. Problems like unintended symbols and a lack of aesthetic layout are common. Text plays a major role in various contexts such as logos, banners, and book covers. Overcoming the difficulties in generating visual text that is not only accurate but also visually appealing is therefore an important step forward.

Related Work and Challenges

Prior research has made strides in visual text rendering. Incorporation of LLMs as text encoders has shown benefits. Some methods employ explicit guidance mechanisms for the placement and content of text. However, these have several limitations including lack of flexibility, limited layout prediction capabilities, and constrained style diversity. TextDiffuser-2 distinguishes itself by employing two LLMs--one for layout planning and another for line-level layout encoding which allows for more diverse text styles.

Methodology Behind TextDiffuser-2

TextDiffuser-2 trains two LLMs: the first transforms user prompts into layouts for text positioning and the second helps in encoding this layout information within a diffusion model. A significant improvement in this system is the method for encoding the position and content of texts at a line level instead of character level, which results in a richer variety of text images. Another focus was on optimizing the LLM to generate the correct layout with user-provided keywords or even to modify these layouts interactively through a chat interface.

Experimental Validation and Applications

Extensive experiments showed that TextDiffuser-2 produces rational layouts and a broader range of text styles, confirmed through both user studies and quantitative measures. It can perform text-to-image generation automatically, extract keywords efficiently, and offer a flexible, interactive way to modify layouts through conversation. A variety of applications also showcased TextDiffuser-2's adaptability, including generating images with templates, performing text inpainting tasks, and creating images without any text content.

Conclusions and Future Directions

TextDiffuser-2 presents a significant leap in visual text rendering, overcoming previous constraints and enhancing style diversity without sacrificing text accuracy. It does struggle with complex language texts due to character set limitations. The model's capability opens up new possibilities for creative industries and educational applications. Looking ahead, further exploration in multi-language character rendering and improved resolution of text images could be beneficial. While there is a risk of misuse in creating false information, the overall positive impact it can bring to design and education is noteworthy.

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Authors (6)
  1. Jingye Chen (16 papers)
  2. Yupan Huang (13 papers)
  3. Tengchao Lv (17 papers)
  4. Lei Cui (43 papers)
  5. Qifeng Chen (187 papers)
  6. Furu Wei (291 papers)
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