Update app.py

app.py

@@ -1,5 +1,8 @@
 import gradio as gr
 from PIL import Image
+import base64
+from io import BytesIO
+
 import torch
 #from diffusers import FluxControlNetModel
 #from diffusers.pipelines import FluxControlNetPipeline
@@ -70,6 +73,12 @@ def load_upscaling_model():
 # Preload the model once
 #upscale_pipeline = load_upscaling_model()
 
+def encode_image(orig_image):
+    buffered = BytesIO()
+    orig_image.save(buffered, format="JPEG")
+    img_str = base64.b64encode(buffered.getvalue())
+    return img_str
+
 def resize_image(orig_image):
     aspect_ratio = orig_image.height / orig_image.width
     old_width = orig_image.width