v1.5May 16, 2026
Utilities Suite & Gen AI Styles — 10 New Tools + Style Engine
Phlegethon v1.5 introduces a complete image editing suite, 11 AI-powered style transformations, and outfit preset styles. Edit, enhance, and transform your images before forging for better results.
- NEWPhoto Enhancement (Standard & Advanced) — Sharpen, upscale, and restore photos with AI. Standard or Advanced deep restoration. Marked as POPULAR.
- NEWWatermark Removal — Intelligently removes watermarks, logos, and text overlays.
- NEWBackground Removal — Clean transparent PNG extraction with precise edges .
- NEWFace Cutout — Precise face and head extraction for compositing.
- NEWOld Photo Restoration — Restore faded, scratched, and damaged photos.
- NEWGenerate Background — Replace transparent backgrounds with AI-generated scenes.
- NEWID Photo (Standard & Advanced) — Passport-style photos with solid backgrounds. Standard or Advanced professional alignment . Consolidated into single card with mode toggle.
- NEWPhoto Colorization — Automatically colorize black-and-white photos with realistic colors.
- NEWImage Expansion — Extend canvas by outpainting new content around edges.
- NEWImage Compression — Reduce file size while preserving visual quality.
- NEWGen AI Styles — 11 AI-powered transformations: Custom Editor, Nude, Lace Lingerie, Bikini, Micro Bikini, Bunny Suit, School Swimsuit, Shibari, Tattoo, Stockings, Piercing.
- NEWStyle Presets — 9 preset outfit transformations within Gen AI for quick style changes.
- IMPROVEDWorkflow tip banners on Utilities and Gen AI pages remind users to edit first, then forge — editing after forging breaks the bypass engine.
- IMPROVEDHint tooltips now use blue color (#3B82F6) with circled ! icon for better visual distinction.
- IMPROVEDTool icon boxes retain square shape in expanded tool panels (fixed flex collapse issue).
v1Apr 16, 2026
Public API — Build Your Own Bypass Engine
Phlegethon is now open to developers. The same multi-layer forge pipeline that powers phlegethon.icu is available as a REST API — so you can integrate AI detection bypass into any platform, workflow, or product.
- NEWPublic REST API at /api/v1/ — submit images, poll job status, and check credits programmatically.
- NEWAPI key management in Settings — generate, copy, and revoke keys with one click.
- NEWFull pipeline control via API: intensity (light/normal/aggressive/max), cameraMode, doublePass, deviceProfile — every option the web UI has, now in code.
- NEWInteractive API documentation at /docs — with live cURL, JavaScript, and Python examples.
- NEWRate limiting (60 req/min per key) and per-key usage logging built in.
- IMPROVEDAPI uses your existing account credits — no separate billing or pricing tier required.
- IMPROVEDSupports white-label integrations, platform embeds, and batch automation workflows.
v0.9Mar 25, 2026
Pay by Card, Free Weekly Credits & Flexible Amounts
This is our biggest update since launch. We've made it easier and cheaper to get credits — and now you can get some for free every single week.
- NEWYou can now pay with a credit or debit card — the card form opens right inside the app, no redirects.
- NEWFree credits every week, automatically. Light users can keep forging without ever spending a cent.
- IMPROVEDNo more fixed volume options. Buy exactly the number of credits you want, at a lower price per image than before.
- IMPROVEDYour credit history is now visible in Settings — see every transaction at a glance.
- NEWDouble Pass — run the bypass pipeline twice for deeper stealth. Works on any mode, free, and great for squeezing out a better score without switching to a heavier mode.
v0.8Mar 23, 2026
Smoother Payments & Better Image Viewer
We polished the payment experience and gave the image results page a proper redesign.
- NEWAfter a successful payment, a satisfying animation shows your credits filling up.
- IMPROVEDImage results page redesigned: original and forged images are now shown side by side on desktop, stacked on mobile.
- FIXFixed a rare issue where credits could be deducted twice in a batch forge session.
v0.7Mar 21, 2026
Free Forever Mode
Phlegethon is now free for light users — no card, no commitment. Your free credits reset every week.
- NEWTry free — no card reset automatically every Sunday — just log in and forge.
- NEWFree credits are always used first, so your paid balance stays intact until you really need it.
- IMPROVEDYou can now type in any credit amount on the top-up page instead of choosing from fixed packs.
v0.6Mar 11, 2026
Cleaner Experience & Better Reporting
A round of UX improvements and a better way to report results that didn't go as expected.
- IMPROVEDThe homepage and onboarding copy has been rewritten to be clearer and more welcoming.
- NEWWhen reporting a failed result, you can now attach a screenshot so we can investigate faster.
v0.5Mar 2, 2026
Four Forge Modes, Promo Codes & Batch Download
More control over how your images are processed, plus a few quality-of-life additions.
- NEWFour forge intensity levels: Light, Normal, Aggressive, and Max — choose based on how strict your target platform is.
- NEWIf a lighter mode doesn't pass, you'll be offered a free retry at a stronger setting.
- NEWPromo codes — redeem codes in Settings for free credits.
- NEWDownload multiple forged images at once as a ZIP file.
- IMPROVEDThe forge layout on desktop now shows your image and controls side by side.
v0.4Mar 1, 2026
The Real Engine is Live
The actual bypass pipeline is now running. This is the real deal — not a demo.
- NEWFull bypass engine live — Light, Normal, Aggressive, and Max modes all active.
- NEWProcessed images are embedded with authentic device metadata (camera model, lens info, etc.) to further reduce detection.
- NEWEmail verification on signup to keep the platform secure.
- NEWForgot your password? Reset it directly from the login page.
- IMPROVEDAfter clicking Forge, you're taken straight to your results page where you can watch the job complete in real time.
v0.3Feb 28, 2026
Crypto Payments & Order History
You can now buy credits with crypto. Your full purchase history is also available in Settings.
- NEWPay with USDC on Polygon via PayGate — fast, low-fee crypto payments.
- NEWA second crypto payment option added for more flexibility.
- NEWOrder History in Settings — see all your past purchases, amounts, and statuses.
- IMPROVEDSignup bonus increased to 5 free credits (up from 2).
v0.2Feb 15, 2026
Dashboard & Image History
Your personal dashboard is here. See your stats, browse past results, and manage your account.
- NEWDashboard with a summary of your usage and quick links to forge and history.
- NEWMy Forge — a grid of all your processed images with status badges.
- NEWImage detail page with a before/after comparison, download button, and a way to report issues.
- NEWAccount settings page.
v0.1Feb 1, 2026
Phlegethon Launches
The first version of Phlegethon is live. Upload an AI image, run it through the engine, download the result.
- NEWLanding page, login, and signup.
- NEWForge page: upload your image, pick your target detector, and process.
- NEWTruthScan bypass — our primary supported detector.
- NEW2 free credits on signup. No card required.