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Stable Diffusion

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Open-source image generation you can run locally

4.4
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Overview

Stable Diffusion is an open-source image generation model that you can run on your own hardware. It offers maximum control and customization for technical users.

Features

Run locally

Generate images on your own GPU with no per-image cost.

Fine-tunable

Train custom models and use community LoRAs.

Open ecosystem

Thousands of community models and extensions.

How to use Stable Diffusion

A step-by-step guide to getting started.

  1. 1

    Install a UI

    Use Automatic1111, ComfyUI, or a hosted service.

  2. 2

    Download a model

    Pick a checkpoint from Civitai or Hugging Face.

  3. 3

    Generate

    Write a prompt and adjust sampler settings.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Free and open source
  • Maximum customization
  • No per-image fees when self-hosted

Cons

  • Requires a capable GPU
  • Steeper learning curve
  • Setup can be complex

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