Stable Diffusion 3
Create beautiful images from text with Stability AI's foundational Stable Diffusion 3 model. Featuring improved prompt understanding and visual quality, SD3 delivers reliable, high-quality results for both text-to-image and image-to-image generation at an accessible price point.
Why It Looks Great
- Enhanced prompt comprehension: Better understands complex descriptions, spatial relationships, and artistic directions.
- Dual mode flexibility: Generate from text alone or use a reference image to guide the output.
- Multiple aspect ratios: Supports 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9, and 9:16 for any creative format.
- Prompt Enhancer: Built-in tool to automatically expand and improve your descriptions.
- Reproducible results: Use the seed parameter to recreate exact outputs or explore variations.
- Cost-effective quality: Strong performance at a competitive price for production workflows.
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: 1:1, 3:4, 4:3, 16:9, or 9:16. Default: 1:1. |
| 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 your image with details about subject, style, lighting, and mood.
- Use Prompt Enhancer (optional) — click to automatically enrich your description.
- Add reference image (optional) — upload an image to guide the generation style or composition.
- Choose aspect ratio — select the output format that fits your needs.
- Set seed (optional) — use -1 for random, or a specific number to reproduce results.
- Run — click the button to generate.
- Download — preview and save your image.
Pricing
Flat rate per image generation.
Best Use Cases
- Photography-Style Images — Generate realistic scenes, landscapes, and architectural shots.
- Social Media Content — Create custom visuals for posts, stories, and profiles.
- Design Mockups — Quickly visualize concepts for products, interiors, and environments.
- Stock Image Alternative — Produce unique imagery without licensing concerns.
- Creative Exploration — Experiment with visual ideas and artistic directions affordably.
Example Prompts
- "A photograph of Marina Bay at sunset, afterglow burning the sky into vivid shades of purple, pink, and orange, city lights reflecting on perfectly still water"
- "A cozy reading nook with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, warm lamp light, rain visible through a window, hygge atmosphere"
- "Close-up portrait of an elderly craftsman with weathered hands, workshop background, documentary photography style"
- "Aerial view of tulip fields in the Netherlands, geometric patterns of vibrant colors, spring morning light"
- "Art deco poster design for a jazz club, bold geometric shapes, gold and deep blue color scheme"
Pro Tips for Best Results
- Include lighting and atmosphere details — "golden hour", "soft diffused light", "dramatic shadows".
- Specify the medium or style — "photograph", "oil painting", "digital illustration", "3D render".
- Use the Prompt Enhancer as a starting point, then refine for more control.
- For photorealistic results, add camera details like "shot on 35mm", "shallow depth of field".
- Keep the seed constant when testing prompt variations to see exactly what changed.
- Match aspect ratio to your use case: 1:1 for social profiles, 16:9 for headers, 9:16 for stories.
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.