Image Generation Models
Image generation models create images from text descriptions (prompts), enabling creative workflows, concept art, product mockups, and artistic exploration. Models range from the efficient Stable Diffusion 1.5 to the cutting-edge Flux architecture. GGUF-quantized versions allow running these models on consumer hardware with reduced VRAM requirements. Generation speed depends heavily on your GPU, with Apple Silicon and NVIDIA GPUs offering the best experience.
Stability AI
Stable Diffusion XL (CoreML)
Higher quality image generation. CoreML optimized for iOS. Requires 6GB+ usable memory (iPad/Mac recommended).
Runway
Stable Diffusion 1.5 (CoreML)
Classic image generation model. Pre-converted to CoreML for iOS/Mac. Downloads as zip, auto-extracts.
Stability AI
SDXL Turbo (GGUF)
Single-step SDXL. Near-instant image generation.
Black Forest Labs
FLUX.1 Schnell (GGUF)
Fast 1-4 step generation. State-of-the-art quality. Needs 16GB+ RAM.
Black Forest Labs
FLUX.1 Dev (GGUF)
Highest quality FLUX model. 20-50 steps. Mac with 24GB+ RAM.
Stability AI
Stable Diffusion 3 Medium (GGUF)
SD 3 with MMDiT architecture. Superior text rendering.
Runway / GPUStack
Stable Diffusion 1.5 (GGUF)
SD 1.5 in single-file GGUF format. Alternative to CoreML. Uses stable-diffusion.cpp with Metal acceleration.
Stability AI / Apple
Stable Diffusion 2.1 Base (CoreML)
Smallest CoreML image generation model. Palettized for minimal size (1.14GB). Runs on any iPhone with 6GB RAM. Default image generation model.
Stability AI
Stable Diffusion 2.1 (GGUF)
SD 2.1 in GGUF format. Better quality than 1.5.