StableMorph: High-Quality Face Morph Generation with Stable Diffusion

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2511.08090v1
• Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:39:05 GMT
• Title: StableMorph: High-Quality Face Morph Generation with Stable Diffusion
• Authors: Wassim Kabbani, Kiran Raja, Raghavendra Ramachandra, Christoph Busch,
• Abstract summary: Face morphing attacks threaten the integrity of biometric identity systems.<n>We introduce StableMorph, a novel approach that generates highly realistic, artifact-free morphed face images.<n>We show that StableMorph images not only rival or exceed the quality of genuine face images but also maintain a strong ability to fool face recognition systems.
• Score: 9.45633874048024
• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: Face morphing attacks threaten the integrity of biometric identity systems by enabling multiple individuals to share a single identity. To develop and evaluate effective morphing attack detection (MAD) systems, we need access to high-quality, realistic morphed images that reflect the challenges posed in real-world scenarios. However, existing morph generation methods often produce images that are blurry, riddled with artifacts, or poorly constructed making them easy to detect and not representative of the most dangerous attacks. In this work, we introduce StableMorph, a novel approach that generates highly realistic, artifact-free morphed face images using modern diffusion-based image synthesis. Unlike prior methods, StableMorph produces full-head images with sharp details, avoids common visual flaws, and offers unmatched control over visual attributes. Through extensive evaluation, we show that StableMorph images not only rival or exceed the quality of genuine face images but also maintain a strong ability to fool face recognition systems posing a greater challenge to existing MAD solutions and setting a new standard for morph quality in research and operational testing. StableMorph improves the evaluation of biometric security by creating more realistic and effective attacks and supports the development of more robust detection systems.

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