Image
Legacy
Open weights
SDXL 1.0
The largest LoRA/ControlNet ecosystem
Release2023-07
Context77
Max output—
Parameters3.5B
Local / VRAM8–12 GB
LicenseOpen weights
Overview
SDXL 1.0 is a model in the Image category from Stability AI. It was released in 2023-07. The vendor is based in UK. Best for: The largest LoRA/ControlNet ecosystem.
Strengths
- Huge community
- ControlNet/LoRA
- 8 GB VRAM
Limits
- Older architecture
- Short prompt window
- Weak text rendering
Specifications
| Vendor | Stability AI |
|---|---|
| Category | Image |
| Release | 2023-07 |
| Status | Legacy |
| License | Open weights |
| License name | CreativeML OpenRAIL++-M |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 3.5B |
| Architecture | UNet diffusion |
| Context window | 77 |
| Input modalities | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Image |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | Yes |
| Max outputs | 1-8 |
| Resolution | 1024x1024 |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 8–12 GB |
| System RAM | 16–32 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | High |
| Vendor country | UK |
| Vendor type | Open lab |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 8–12 GB. Approximate system RAM: 16–32 GB. API access is available.