Introducing Stable Diffusion 3.5: A New Era of Image Generation
Stability AI has launched the highly anticipated Stable Diffusion 3.5, featuring a range of models designed to empower creators and businesses alike. This release includes Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo, and the soon-to-be-released Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium, which debuts on October 29th. These models promise superior customizability, high-quality image generation, and efficient performance—all while being accessible for both commercial and non-commercial use under the Stability AI Community License.
What’s New in Stable Diffusion 3.5?
Stable Diffusion 3.5 brings multiple model variants to cater to different user needs. These include:
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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large: The most powerful model of the series, boasting 8 billion parameters. It delivers top-tier image quality and is perfect for professional-grade use, offering 1-megapixel resolution.
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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo: A faster, streamlined version of the Large model. While maintaining impressive image quality and prompt adherence, it can generate images in just four steps, significantly speeding up the workflow.
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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium (available October 29th): With 2.5 billion parameters, this model is optimized for consumer hardware. It balances image quality with ease of use, making it ideal for users who need versatility and efficiency. Capable of generating images up to 2 megapixels, it's well-suited for a wide range of creative projects.
Customization and Performance
One of the standout features of Stable Diffusion 3.5 is its flexibility. Each model can be fine-tuned to meet specific creative needs, whether you’re working on unique artistic styles, optimizing the workflow, or building entirely new applications. This customizability makes it a powerful tool for scientific researchers, hobbyists, startups, and enterprises.
Additionally, the models are designed to run on consumer-grade hardware, reducing the need for expensive, specialized equipment. This focus on accessibility doesn’t compromise on performance—Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo, for instance, delivers some of the fastest image generation speeds for its size while maintaining high image quality.
A Model for All Needs
Stable Diffusion 3.5 caters to a wide array of creative and professional needs. Whether you’re focused on fine-tuning models, optimizing performance, or producing artwork across various styles, the models excel in delivering diverse and dynamic outputs. With the ability to generate images in multiple visual styles, from photography to line art, the platform supports a vast spectrum of use cases.
Open Access and Licensing
The Stable Diffusion 3.5 models are available for download through Hugging Face, with inference code accessible on GitHub. They can be freely used for non-commercial purposes and by businesses with annual revenues under $1 million, under Stability AI’s Community License. This permissive license allows creators to retain full ownership of their outputs, encouraging innovation and commercialization for smaller businesses and individuals.
Stability AI continues to push forward, with the release of ControlNets on the horizon. These advanced control features will further enhance the capabilities of Stable Diffusion 3.5, offering even greater control for professional use cases.
