Flux
Best Photorealism Checkpoints for Local Image Generation (2026)
Juggernaut XL, RealVisXL, Realistic Vision, and Flux compared for photorealistic AI images. VRAM requirements, recommended settings, sample prompts, and installation for ComfyUI and A1111.
Best Anime and Stylized Checkpoints for Local Image Generation (2026)
Illustrious XL, NoobAI-XL, Animagine, Pony Diffusion, and SD 1.5 anime models compared. VRAM requirements, Danbooru prompting, LoRA picks, and settings for ComfyUI and A1111.
Stable Diffusion on Mac: Image Generation with MLX and Draw Things
Draw Things generates SD 1.5 images in 8-15 seconds on an M2 Pro. ComfyUI takes 3x longer. MLX is fastest but code-only. Complete Mac image gen guide with speed tests.
SDXL vs SD 1.5 vs Flux: Which Image Model Should You Run Locally?
SDXL vs SD 1.5 vs Flux compared by VRAM, speed, and quality. SD 1.5 needs 4GB, SDXL needs 8GB, Flux needs 12GB+. Benchmarks on real GPUs inside.
ControlNet Guide: Precise AI Image Control on Your GPU
ControlNet guide for Stable Diffusion and Flux. Covers Canny, OpenPose, Depth preprocessors, VRAM needs, ComfyUI and A1111 setup, and practical workflows.
AI Art Styles & Workflows: SD and Flux Guide
Photorealism, anime, oil painting, concept art, and pixel art on 8GB+ VRAM. Model picks, LoRA stacking at 0.5-0.8 weight, and ComfyUI workflows for each style.
Flux Locally: Complete Guide to Running Flux on Your Own GPU
Flux needs 12GB VRAM with GGUF quantization or 24GB at full FP16. Generates images with readable text and correct hands in ~60 seconds. ComfyUI setup and optimization tips.