Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium
Generate stunning images from text prompts with Stability AI's Stable Diffusion 3.5 Medium. This versatile model delivers high-quality results for both text-to-image and image-to-image generation, with excellent prompt adherence and artistic flexibility.
Why It Looks Great
- Strong prompt understanding: Accurately interprets complex, detailed descriptions including style, mood, and composition.
- Dual mode support: Use text-only for pure generation, or add a reference image for guided transformations.
- Flexible aspect ratios: Supports multiple output formats for any creative need.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to refine and expand your descriptions for richer results.
- Reproducible outputs: Use the seed parameter to recreate exact images or explore variations.
- Balanced quality: Medium model offers an optimal trade-off between speed and visual fidelity.
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|
| prompt | Yes | Text description of the image you want to generate. |
| image | No | Optional reference image for image-to-image generation (upload or URL). |
| aspect_ratio | No | Output aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9, 1:1, 9:16). Default: 16:9. |
| seed | No | Random seed for reproducibility. Use -1 for random. |
| enable_base64_output | No | API only: Returns base64 string instead of URL. |
How to Use
- Write your prompt — describe the image in detail, including subject, style, lighting, and mood.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to refine your description for better results.
- Add reference image (optional) — upload an image for image-to-image transformation.
- Choose aspect ratio — select the format that fits your needs.
- Set seed (optional) — use -1 for random, or a specific number for reproducible results.
- Run — click the button to generate.
- Download — preview and save your generated image.
Pricing
Flat rate per image generation.
| Output | Cost |
|---|
| Per image | $0.035 |
Examples
| Images Generated | Total Cost |
|---|
| 1 | $0.035 |
| 10 | $0.35 |
| 30 | $1.05 |
| 100 | $3.50 |
Best Use Cases
- Concept Art & Illustration — Generate detailed artwork, landscapes, and character designs.
- Marketing & Advertising — Create custom visuals for campaigns without stock photos.
- Creative Exploration — Rapidly iterate on visual ideas and artistic directions.
- Style Transfer — Transform reference images into new artistic interpretations.
- Storytelling & Storyboarding — Visualize scenes and narratives with consistent styling.
Example Prompts
- "A tumultuous ocean violently crashing against black reefs as a storm approaches, dark heavy clouds, lightning illuminating churning waves, dramatic oil painting style"
- "A cozy coffee shop interior with warm lighting, rain on the windows, vintage furniture, soft atmospheric mood"
- "Portrait of an astronaut in a field of wildflowers, cinematic lighting, photorealistic, golden hour"
- "Abstract geometric shapes floating in space, vibrant neon colors, minimalist design"
- "Ancient temple ruins overgrown with jungle vines, misty atmosphere, rays of sunlight breaking through"
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Be descriptive — include style references, lighting conditions, color palette, and mood.
- Mention artistic styles or artists for specific aesthetics (e.g., "in the style of impressionism").
- Use the Prompt Enhancer to add professional-quality details to simple ideas.
- For image-to-image, the reference strongly guides composition — choose images with the structure you want.
- Fix the seed when iterating on prompts to isolate the effect of text changes.
- Negative concepts can be implied by describing what you do want rather than what you don't.
Notes
- If using a URL for the reference image, ensure it is publicly accessible.
- The enable_base64_output option is only available through the API, not the web interface.
- Generation time may vary based on current queue load.