Getting Started
- Try Stable Diffusion online at DreamStudio or community platforms like Civitai for instant access.
- Install locally using Automatic1111’s WebUI or ComfyUI for full control over generation settings.
- Download the latest SDXL or SD3 model weights from Hugging Face or Stability AI’s official channels.
- Explore community-created LoRAs and fine-tuned models on Civitai to achieve specific art styles and subjects.
Key Features
- Fully open-source with weights and code available for unrestricted local use, modification, and redistribution.
- Massive community ecosystem with thousands of fine-tuned models, LoRAs, embeddings, and custom workflows.
- ControlNet support enables precise control over composition through pose, depth, edge, and other guidance methods.
- Runs on consumer hardware optimized for GPUs with 8GB+ VRAM, making high-quality generation accessible to everyone.
- img2img and inpainting transform existing images and selectively edit regions for precise creative control.
- ComfyUI and WebUI provide powerful node-based and traditional interfaces for building complex generation workflows.
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