Distilled version of SD 3.5 Large that generates high-quality images in just 4 steps, offering faster inference and reduced costs
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stable-diffusion-3.5-large-turbo
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Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo is available exclusively through Replicate, starting at $0.04/image.
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Pricing Notes (2)
- • Distilled version that generates high-quality images in just 4 steps
- • Offers faster inference and reduced costs
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo API OpenAI-compatible
Lumenfall provides an OpenAI-compatible API for Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo to generate high-quality images with reduced latency using a 4-step distillation process.
https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1
stable-diffusion-3.5-large-turbo
Code Examples
Text to Image
/v1/images/generationscurl -X POST \
https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1/images/generations \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LUMENFALL_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "stable-diffusion-3.5-large-turbo",
"prompt": "",
"size": "1024x1024"
}'
# Response:
# { "created": 1234567890, "data": [{ "url": "https://...", "revised_prompt": "..." }] }
import OpenAI from 'openai';
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
baseURL: 'https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1'
});
const response = await client.images.generate({
model: 'stable-diffusion-3.5-large-turbo',
prompt: '',
size: '1024x1024'
});
// { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }
console.log(response.data[0].url);
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
base_url="https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1"
)
response = client.images.generate(
model="stable-diffusion-3.5-large-turbo",
prompt="",
size="1024x1024"
)
# { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }
print(response.data[0].url)
Image Edit
/v1/images/editsParameter Reference
Core Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
prompt
|
string | Required. Text prompt for image generation |
T2I
Edit
|
negative_prompt
|
string | Negative prompt to guide generation away from undesired content |
T2I
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|
seed
|
integer | Random seed for reproducibility |
T2I
Edit
|
Size & Layout
| Parameter | Type | Description | Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
size
|
string |
Image dimensions as WxH pixels (e.g. "1024x1024") or aspect ratio (e.g. "16:9")
WxH determines both shape and scale (aspect_ratio and resolution are ignored when size is provided). W:H format is equivalent to aspect_ratio.
|
T2I
Edit
|
aspect_ratio
|
string |
Aspect ratio of the output image (e.g. "16:9", "1:1")
Controls shape independently of scale. Use with resolution to control both. If size is also provided, size takes precedence. Any ratio is accepted and mapped to the nearest supported value.
|
T2I
Edit
|
resolution
|
string |
Output resolution tier (e.g. "1K", "4K")
1K
Controls scale independently of shape. Higher tiers produce larger images and cost more. If size is also provided, size takes precedence for scale. Any tier is accepted and mapped to the nearest supported value.
|
T2I
Edit
|
1K 9 sizes
| Output |
size
|
aspect_ratio
+
resolution
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 916 × 1145 | "916x1145" |
or |
"4:5"
+
"1K"
|
| 1145 × 916 | "1145x916" |
or |
"5:4"
+
"1K"
|
| 1024 × 1024 | "1024x1024" |
or |
"1:1"
+
"1K"
|
| 836 × 1254 | "836x1254" |
or |
"2:3"
+
"1K"
|
| 1254 × 836 | "1254x836" |
or |
"3:2"
+
"1K"
|
| 768 × 1365 | "768x1365" |
or |
"9:16"
+
"1K"
|
| 1365 × 768 | "1365x768" |
or |
"16:9"
+
"1K"
|
| 670 × 1564 | "670x1564" |
or |
"9:21"
+
"1K"
|
| 1563 × 670 | "1563x670" |
or |
"21:9"
+
"1K"
|
How these parameters work
size
Exact pixel dimensions
"1920x1080"
aspect_ratio
Shape only, default scale
"16:9"
resolution
Scale tier, preserves shape
"1K"
Priority when combined
size is most specific and always wins. aspect_ratio and resolution control shape and scale independently.
How matching works
7:1 on a model with
4:1 and 8:1,
you get 8:1.
0.5K 1K 2K 4K)
or megapixel tiers (0.25 1).
If the exact tier isn't available, you get the nearest one.
Media Inputs
| Parameter | Type | Description | Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
image
|
file |
Required.
Input image(s) to edit
Supports PNG, JPEG, WebP.
|
T2I
Edit
|
Output & Format
| Parameter | Type | Description | Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
response_format
|
string |
How to return the image
url
b64_json
Default:
"url" |
T2I
Edit
|
output_format
|
string |
Output image format
png
jpeg
gif
webp
avif
Gateway converts to requested format if provider doesn't support it natively.
|
T2I
Edit
|
output_compression
|
integer | Compression level for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP, AVIF) |
T2I
Edit
|
n
|
integer |
Number of images to generate
Default:
1Gateway generates multiple images in parallel even if provider only supports 1.
|
T2I
Edit
|
Additional Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Description | Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
cfg_scale
|
number | Classifier-free guidance scale — higher values stick more closely to the prompt |
T2I
Edit
|
strength
|
number | How much to transform the input image: 0 keeps it unchanged, 1 fully regenerates from the prompt |
T2I
Edit
|
Parameter Normalization
How we handle parameters across different providers
Not every provider speaks the same language. When you send a parameter, we handle it in one of four ways depending on what the model supports:
| Behavior | What happens | Example |
|---|---|---|
passthrough |
Sent as-is to the provider | style, quality |
renamed |
Same value, mapped to the field name the provider expects | prompt |
converted |
Transformed to the provider's native format | size |
emulated |
Works even if the provider has no concept of it | n, response_format |
Parameters we don't recognize pass straight through to the upstream API, so provider-specific options still work.
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View all 2 imagesStable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo FAQ
How much does Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo cost?
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo starts at $0.04 per image through Lumenfall. Pricing varies by provider. Lumenfall does not add any markup to provider pricing.
How do I use Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo via API?
You can use Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo through Lumenfall's OpenAI-compatible API. Send requests to the unified endpoint with model ID "stable-diffusion-3.5-large-turbo". Code examples are available in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.
Which providers offer Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo?
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo is available through Replicate on Lumenfall. Lumenfall automatically routes requests to the best available provider.
What is the maximum resolution for Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo?
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo supports images up to 1024x1024 resolution.
Overview
Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo is a distilled version of Stability AI’s most advanced text-to-image model. It is designed specifically for high-speed generation, utilizing adversarial diffusion distillation to produce detailed images in significantly fewer steps than the standard Large variant. This model balances the sophisticated prompt adherence of the SD3.5 architecture with the efficiency required for near-real-time applications.
Strengths
- Inference Speed: Capable of generating high-quality images in just 4 sampling steps, compared to the 30–50 steps typically required by non-distilled models.
- Text Rendering: Inherits the Multimodal Diffusion Transformer (MMDiT) architecture’s ability to render legible, coherent text and typography within images.
- Prompt Adherence: Shows high sensitivity to complex descriptors, maintaining compositional integrity even when given long or nuanced natural language prompts.
- Operational Efficiency: Lower computational overhead enables reduced costs per generation and faster iteration cycles for developers and designers.
Limitations
- Anatomical Consistency: While improved over previous versions, the model can still struggle with complex human anatomy, particularly limb positioning and finger counts in crowded scenes.
- Dynamic Range: The distillation process can sometimes lead to a slight reduction in fine-grained texture detail or a narrow dynamic range compared to the full 8-billion-parameter non-turbo model.
- Style Variation: The “Turbo” nature of the model may prioritize speed over extreme artistic flexibility, occasionally leaning toward a specific stylistic aesthetic if prompts are too brief.
Technical Background
The model is built on the Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large framework, which utilizes a Multimodal Diffusion Transformer (MMDiT) architecture featuring separate sets of weights for image and text representations. To achieve its speed, Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo employs a distillation technique that compresses the sampling process, allowing the model to bypass the standard iterative refinement of traditional diffusion while retaining the majority of its visual fidelity.
Best For
This model is ideal for interactive applications where latency is a critical factor, such as live whiteboarding tools, instant asset generation for games, and rapid prototyping workflows. It is particularly effective for users who need to iterate on visual concepts quickly without sacrificing prompt accuracy. Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo is available for exploration and integration through Lumenfall’s unified API and playground.
Try Stable Diffusion 3.5 Large Turbo in Playground
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