About Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium
SD 3.5 Medium is the 2.5-billion-parameter model in Stability’s current 3.5 family — the generation that finally moved past SDXL on prompt-following and quality, in an efficient size.
If you’ve outgrown SDXL but don’t need the heft of the Large variant, this is the natural next step: modern quality without the top-tier cost.
2 credits an image here.
Best for
- Modern, dependable general-purpose output
- A step up from SDXL
- Balanced quality and value
- A wide range of styles
Not ideal for
- Maximum detail (use SD 3.5 Large or FLUX 1.1 Pro)
- Readable text (use Ideogram V3)
- Free generation (use SDXL)
Example prompts
- “A serene desert landscape at twilight, layered dunes, soft gradient sky”
- “A detailed fantasy character portrait, ornate armor, dramatic lighting”
- “A modern architecture concept, glass and concrete, clean composition”
How it runs on ArtifyAI
SD 3.5 Medium runs with CFG 5, 40 steps and prompt strength 0.85, following your aspect ratio and output format.
Frequently asked questions
How is SD 3.5 Medium different from SDXL?
It is a newer generation with improved prompt adherence and quality. SDXL is free; SD 3.5 Medium costs 2 credits.
Medium or Large?
Medium (2.5B params, 2 credits) is efficient and balanced; Large (3 credits) maximizes detail and resolution.
How much does it cost?
It is a paid model at 2 credits per image on ArtifyAI.
Can I use the images commercially?
Yes, you retain full usage rights, including commercial use.
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