Stable Diffusion XL (SDXL)

Stable Diffusion XL is a versatile, open-source model known for its artistic flexibility and strong community support.

Overview

What It's Best For

• Artistic styles — Wide range of artistic interpretations
• Creative experimentation — Flexible and forgiving
• Concept art — Illustrations and artistic renders
• Style variety — From photorealistic to abstract
• Community resources — Extensive prompt guides available

Inputs

Prompt (Required)

Describe the image you want to generate.

Connection Color: 🟡 Yellow

Configuration

Width / Height

Type: Select
Options: 512, 768, 1024
Default: 1024

Negative Prompt

Type: Textarea

Describe what you don't want in the image.

Inference Steps

Type: Slider
Range: 1 - 100
Default: 50

More steps = better quality but slower.

Guidance Scale

Type: Slider
Range: 1 - 20
Default: 7.5

How closely to follow the prompt:

• Low (1-5): More creative freedom
• Medium (6-10): Balanced
• High (11-20): Strict prompt adherence

Output

Type: Image
Connection Color: 🟢 Green

Use Cases

Digital Art

Fantasy landscape with floating islands, magical crystals, 
ethereal lighting, digital painting style, highly detailed.

Character Illustration

Anime-style warrior character, detailed armor, dynamic pose, 
vibrant colors, professional illustration.

Concept Art

Sci-fi spaceship interior, control room, holographic displays, 
moody lighting, concept art style.

Abstract Art

Abstract fluid art, vibrant colors, flowing shapes, 
marble texture, high contrast.

Negative Prompt Tips

Use negative prompts to avoid common issues:

blurry, low quality, distorted, deformed, ugly, 
bad anatomy, extra limbs, watermark, text, signature

For portraits:

bad hands, extra fingers, missing fingers, 
crossed eyes, asymmetric face

Tips for Best Results

1. Use negative prompts — Essential for SDXL
2. Specify art style — "digital painting", "oil painting", "anime"
3. Include quality keywords — "highly detailed", "professional"
4. Adjust guidance scale — Higher for specific results
5. Experiment with steps — 50 is a good starting point

Comparison with Other Models

When to Choose SDXL

Choose SDXL when:

• You want artistic/creative styles
• You're familiar with SD prompting
• You want community-tested prompts
• Artistic interpretation is desired

Consider alternatives when:

• You need photorealism (Flux models)
• You need text in images (Qwen, Nano Banana)
• You need reference images

Related Models

• Flux 2 Flex — More photorealistic
• Qwen Image — Better text, similar price
• Flux Kontext Pro — Style transformations