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Stable Diffusion
Stable Diffusion is Stability AI’s family of text-to-image models for photographic, illustrative, and concept visuals. Official options include downloadable models and hosted APIs, with requirements and licenses varying by model version.
Directory information is for reference. Check the official site for current features, pricing and availability. Listing does not imply hands-on testing or a purchase recommendation.
Key Features
- Generate images from text across photographic, painted, line-art, and 3D-inspired styles.
- The 3.5 Large model card documents local/self-hosted options and hosted API entry points.
Requirements
- Local use requires model files and a suitable inference environment; hardware needs depend on the model and configuration.
Quick Start
- Choose a model version on the official site and read its specific model card.
- For 3.5 Large, sign in to Hugging Face and accept the access conditions, then choose a documented interface or programmatic workflow.
Limitations and considerations
- Licenses vary by version. The Stability Community License for 3.5 Large should not be treated as a single license for the whole family.
Links
Pricing notes
- Downloadable weights do not make hosted APIs or compute free; check the selected version’s commercial-use terms.
Product information
- Deployment
- Local · Self-hosted · Cloud
Sources
Source review: 2026-11-07
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