Discover SDXL Turbo: Real-Time Text-to-Image Generation with Unmatched Speed and Quality

About stability

Stability AI has unveiled SDXL Turbo, a groundbreaking real-time text-to-image generation model that sets a new standard in the field. This innovative model leverages a cutting-edge distillation technology known as Adversarial Diffusion Distillation (ADD), which allows for single-step image generation with remarkable quality. By reducing the required step count from 50 to just one, SDXL Turbo not only enhances efficiency but also maintains high fidelity in the generated images.

### Key Features and Benefits

1. SDXL Turbo achieves exceptional results by utilizing a novel distillation technique that combines adversarial training with score distillation. This advancement ensures that the model produces high-quality images rapidly, making it a game-changer for both researchers and enthusiasts.

2. The model's ability to generate images in real-time is a significant leap forward. Users can experience instantaneous results, which is particularly beneficial for applications requiring quick visual feedback, such as design and content creation.

3. Unlike traditional diffusion models, SDXL Turbo avoids common pitfalls such as artifacts and blurriness. This is achieved through its unique architecture, which draws on the strengths of Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) while eliminating their weaknesses.

4. On an A100 GPU, SDXL Turbo can generate a 512x512 image in just 207 milliseconds. This rapid processing time, which includes prompt encoding and a single denoising step, positions SDXL Turbo as one of the fastest models available.

5. Interested users can explore SDXL Turbo's capabilities through Stability AI's image editing platform, Clipdrop. This beta demonstration allows for hands-on experience with the model's real-time generation features, all accessible via most web browsers.

### Performance Comparison

In rigorous testing against other leading models, SDXL Turbo has demonstrated superior performance. It outperformed a 4-step configuration of LCM-XL with a single step and surpassed a 50-step configuration of SDXL using only four steps. These results highlight SDXL Turbo's efficiency and effectiveness, making it a top choice for those seeking high-quality image generation without the computational burden.

### Future Prospects

While SDXL Turbo is currently available for personal and non-commercial use, there are opportunities for commercial applications. Interested parties can reach out to Stability AI for licensing information. Staying connected with the latest developments is easy through their newsletter and social media channels.

SDXL Turbo represents a significant advancement in text-to-image generation technology. Its combination of speed, quality, and user accessibility makes it an invaluable tool for artists, designers, and researchers alike.

List of stability features

• Real-time text-to-image generation
• State-of-the-art performance
• Adversarial Diffusion Distillation technique
• Single-step image outputs
• High sampling fidelity
• Image editing platform (Clipdrop)
• Model weights and code download
• Non-commercial research license
• Inference speed improvements
• Demo availability for testing
• Community engagement through Discord
• Newsletter signup for updates
• Contact for commercial use inquiries