Stable Diffusion XL: The Foundation of Modern AI Art
Create stunning high-resolution images with Stability AI's flagship open-source model. 3.5 billion parameter UNet for unparalleled quality and versatility.
About Stable Diffusion XL
Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) 1.0 is Stability AI's flagship text-to-image model, featuring a 3.5 billion parameter UNet backbone for generating high-resolution, photorealistic, and artistic images across diverse styles.
Example Generations
See what Stable Diffusion XL can create with the right prompts
1girl, beautiful woman with flowing auburn hair, elegant portrait, detailed eyes, soft natural lighting, professional photography style, masterpiece, best quality, extremely detailed, perfect features, absurdres
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1boy, handsome man in futuristic cyberpunk city, neon lights reflecting, detailed face, dramatic lighting, sci-fi aesthetic, urban environment, masterpiece, best quality, extremely detailed, perfect features, absurdres
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majestic fantasy landscape, floating islands in the sky, waterfalls cascading into clouds, magical atmosphere, golden sunset, ethereal scenery, no humans, masterpiece, best quality, extremely detailed, perfect features, absurdres
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High Resolution Native
Native 1024x1024 resolution output with support for multiple aspect ratios. Generate detailed images without upscaling artifacts.
3.5B Parameter UNet
Massive UNet backbone with 3.5 billion parameters for unprecedented image quality, coherence, and detail retention.
Enhanced Text Rendering
Improved ability to generate readable text within images, a significant advancement over previous models.
Versatile Styling
Generate photorealistic photography, digital art, illustrations, anime, and more with a single model.
Better Prompt Adherence
Enhanced understanding of complex prompts and better adherence to user specifications.
Open Source Foundation
Fully open-source model serving as the foundation for countless fine-tuned variants and community innovations.
Prompting Guide
Learn how to get the best results from Stable Diffusion XL
Use Quality Tags
Include "masterpiece, best quality, extremely detailed, perfect features, absurdres" for optimal results.
Be Descriptive
SDXL responds well to detailed descriptions. Include lighting, atmosphere, style, and composition details.
Specify Art Style
Mention specific styles like "professional photography", "digital art", "oil painting", or "anime style" for targeted results.
Negative Prompts Help
Use negative prompts to exclude unwanted elements like "low quality, worst quality, blurry, watermark".
Recommended Settings
masterpiece, best quality, extremely detailed, perfect features, absurdreswings, nsfw, low quality, worst quality, normal qualityRecommended Tags
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stable Diffusion XL?
Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL) 1.0 is Stability AI's flagship open-source text-to-image model released in July 2023. It features a 3.5 billion parameter UNet for generating high-quality images at 1024x1024 resolution and serves as the foundation for many fine-tuned models in the AI art community.
What are the best settings for SDXL?
For best results, use Euler A scheduler with 30 steps and a guidance scale of 7.5. Include quality tags like "masterpiece, best quality, extremely detailed" and use negative prompts to avoid low quality output. Supported sizes include 1024x1024, 832x1216, and 1216x832.
What makes SDXL different from previous Stable Diffusion versions?
SDXL features a significantly larger 3.5 billion parameter UNet compared to 860 million in SD 1.5. It supports native 1024x1024 resolution, has improved prompt understanding, better text rendering capabilities, and produces more coherent and detailed images overall.
Can SDXL generate anime-style images?
Yes, SDXL is versatile and can generate various styles including anime. However, for dedicated anime art, consider using anime-focused fine-tuned models like AnimagineXL that are built on the SDXL architecture but specifically trained on anime data.
Is Stable Diffusion XL free to use on Anifusion?
Yes! Stable Diffusion XL is available on Anifusion with 20 free credits to start. After that, you can subscribe for unlimited generations or purchase additional credits.
What image sizes does SDXL support?
SDXL natively supports 1024x1024 (square), 832x1216 (portrait), and 1216x832 (landscape). These aspect ratios are optimized for the SDXL architecture and produce the best results.
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Stable Diffusion XL Anime Final
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