[Tutorial] Unleash the Power of Stable Diffusion Locally with ComfyUI: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Author: suihou827

Ready to create mind-blowing art with Stable Diffusion from the comfort of your own computer? This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process, even if you're a beginner! Let's dive in:

1. Install 7zip:

  • Grab 7zip, a free file archiver, from its official website: https://www.7-zip.org/
  • Double-click the downloaded file and follow the instructions to install it.

7zip website

2. Set Up ComfyUI:

comfyui

  • Navigate to the extracted folder and run either "run_nvidia_gpu.bat" (for NVIDIA GPUs) or "run_cpu.bat" (for CPUs, slower).

  • A URL will appear; copy and paste it into your web browser to open ComfyUI.

3. Download Checkpoints (Models):

civitai web

  • ComfyUI doesn't include checkpoints by default, so grab some from Civitai: https://civitai.com/models
  • Choose the checkpoints that suit your artistic style and download the "SafeTensors" files.
  • Place those files in the "ComfyUI_windows_portable\ComfyUI\models\checkpoints" folder.
  • Press "Refresh" in ComfyUI to see the downloaded checkpoints.

4. Install ControlNet Models:

5. Unlock Extensions with ComfyUI Manager:

comfyui extension manager

Now you're ready to create stunning art with Stable Diffusion and ComfyUI! Experiment with different checkpoints, explore ControlNet's capabilities, and expand your toolkit with extensions. Unleash your imagination and let the AI-powered artistry flow!

Checkout this video for more details. Happy prompting!!!

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