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license: cc-by-nc-nd-4.0
language:
- en
library_name: diffusers
pipeline_tag: text-to-image
base_model: stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0
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tags:
- stable-diffusion
- stable-diffusion-xl
- sdxl
- sdxl-lightning
- text-to-image
- photorealistic
- fast
- low-step
- juggernaut
- rundiffusion
- kandooai
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> Juggernaut XI Lightning is the **speed-optimized** variant of [**Juggernaut XI v11**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XI-v11) — distilled with **SDXL Lightning** for 5–7-step inference. All of XI's improvements (sharper hands, faces, better prompt adherence, native text rendering) at ~5× the speed of standard XI.
## Inherited from XI v11
- 🎨 Massively improved aesthetics over X / earlier versions
- 🖐️ Better hands, eyes, faces, and overall human anatomy
- 🎯 Stronger prompt adherence
- 🔤 Native text rendering for signage, labels, short phrases
- 💬 Two prompting styles: Natural language *or* Tagging
- 🖼️ RunDiffusion Photo refinement
## What Lightning Adds
- ⚡ **5–7-step inference** — generate in a fraction of standard SDXL inference time
- 🔁 **Real-time iteration** — preview prompt changes in seconds
- 💻 **Lower VRAM pressure** during inference
If you need the very best per-image quality, use the [**standard XI v11**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XI-v11) instead.
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⚡ Skip the gated download. Try XI Lightning in your browser.
No HF gate. No installs. No GPU rental. Just generate at speed.
Pre-loaded into ComfyUI · Forge · Automatic1111 · Fooocus · InvokeAI · SwarmUI
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## Recommended Settings
> Lightning needs different settings from standard XI. Steps low, CFG very low.
| Parameter | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Sampler | `DPM++ SDE` or `DPM++ SDE Karras` |
| Steps | `5 – 7` |
| CFG scale | `1.5 – 2.0` |
| Resolution | `≥ 1024 × 1024` (use SDXL-native sizes) |
| VAE | **Already baked in** — no external VAE required |
Standard XI prompts work as-is. Just adjust the sampler, steps, and CFG.
📖 [**Prompting library**](https://www.rundiffusion.com/prompting?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xi_lightning&utm_content=prompting_inline) — free to read.
## The Rest of the Family
| Model | Best for |
| --- | --- |
| [**Juggernaut XI v11**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XI-v11) | Standard XI — full-step, maximum detail |
| [**Juggernaut XL v9**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XL-v9) | The flagship SDXL — **6M+ downloads** |
| [**Juggernaut XL Lightning**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XL-Lightning) | v9-base speed variant |
| [**Juggernaut Z**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-Z-Image) | Lumina-Image-2 — cinematic, presentation-ready |
| [**Juggernaut Pro Flux**](https://www.rundiffusion.com/juggernaut-pro-flux?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xi_lightning&utm_content=cross_promo_pro_flux) | FLUX.1 — top-tier photo quality |
## License & Commercial Use
Juggernaut XI Lightning is released under **[CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/)**:
- **BY** — attribute RunDiffusion / KandooAI when sharing output.
- **NC** — **non-commercial use only**. Commercial use requires a license.
- **ND** — **no derivatives**. You may not redistribute modified versions, fine-tunes, or merges.
This model **may not be deployed behind paid API services** or hosted on platforms that compete with RunDiffusion.com. For commercial licensing, contact **[juggernaut@rundiffusion.com](mailto:juggernaut@rundiffusion.com)**.
## Credits
Juggernaut XI Lightning was created by **[KandooAI](https://twitter.com/Juggernaut_AI)** in collaboration with **[RunDiffusion](https://www.rundiffusion.com/?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xi_lightning&utm_content=credits)**, distilled with **[SDXL Lightning](https://huggingface.co/ByteDance/SDXL-Lightning)**. Photographic backbone by the RunDiffusion Photo team.
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