Glaze

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Glaze is a University of Chicago SAND Lab tool that helps artists disrupt AI style mimicry by applying minimal perturbations artworks so humans see no change but models perceive a different style. It complements Nightshade and WebGlaze as part of the lab's artist-protection research program.

Updated 2026-10-04View sources

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Free access: Download page offers Glaze 2.2 for Windows and other releases without charging a fee
API access: Not confirmed

Is Glaze right for you?

A good fit for

Visual artists publishing online who want to reduce unauthorized AI training or style copying of their work.

Before you choose

Glaze is a desktop research tool with version-specific GPU support rather than a hosted SaaS with commercial plans.

Protecting Artists from Generative AI

The Glaze project from UChicago SAND Lab offers downloads, documentation, and research explaining how Glaze disrupts AI style mimicry for human artists.

What it can do

Features & capabilities

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Capability	Value	Evidence	Checked
Style disruption	What-is-Glaze page explains computing minimal changes so AI models perceive a different art style while humans see the original.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Artist protection mission	Site frames Glaze as protection against generative AI style mimicry and unauthorized training on artists' work.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04
Glaze 2.2 release	Homepage announces Glaze 2.2 for Windows with support for newer NVIDIA 50xx GPUs.	Facts sourced	2026-10-04

Understand the total cost

Glaze pricing & plans

Free

Download page offers Glaze 2.2 for Windows and other releases without charging a fee

Access: Download page offers Glaze 2.2 for Windows and other releases without charging a fee

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The practical questions

Frequently asked questions

What is Glaze used for?

Does Glaze have a free plan?

Download page offers Glaze 2.2 for Windows and other releases without charging a fee. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.

How much does Glaze cost?

No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.

Can I use Glaze through an API?

Not confirmed. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.

What should I check before choosing it?

Glaze is a desktop research tool with version-specific GPU support rather than a hosted SaaS with commercial plans.

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