
Stable Diffusion
: How to use it, features, and the business problems it solves
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What is Stable Diffusion?
An open-source AI image generation model that produces high-quality images from text prompts. Developed by Stability AI, it can be run locally and supports advanced customization through tools like ComfyUI and Automatic1111. Model weights are publicly available, enabling free fine-tuning and custom model creation.
Business problems it solves
About "Stable Diffusion"
How to Use
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Create an account
Create an account on the Stability AI official site and log in.
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Get an API key
Obtain an API key from your account page.
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Enter a prompt
Enter a text description (prompt) of the image you want to generate.
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Choose a model and settings
Select the model (e.g., Stable Diffusion 3.5) and configure image size, style, and other settings.
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Generate the image
Confirm your settings and run generation.
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Save and share
Save the generated image and share it as needed.
Features
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Text-to-image (txt2img)
Generates images from text input.
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Image-to-image (img2img)
Generates a new image based on an existing image.
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Inpainting
Edits or regenerates a specific part of an image.
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Outpainting
Extends the image beyond its original edges to generate new content.
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Custom model use
Users can apply their own trained models.
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API integration
An API is provided for integration with other applications and services.
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Multi-language prompt support
Accepts prompts in Japanese and other languages.
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Open-source license
Non-commercial use is free; commercial use is also free under certain conditions.
Pricing
| Local use | API | DreamStudio | StableStudio | |
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| Price | Free | Pay-per-use | £10 / 1,000 images | Free |
| Commercial use | Free under conditions | Free under conditions | Free under conditions | Free under conditions |
| Notes | High-performance PC required | Fast, high-quality | Beginner-friendly | Open source |






