Version 3.0 of the Realism Engine
In this version we improved the skin realism, the eyes. We also improved the Male anatomy.
Keep in mind that this is not a NSFW model. For that I recommend SDXXXL.
Introducing Version 2.0 of the Realism Engine
We are excited to announce that Version 2.0 of the Realism Engine is now available, featuring significant enhancements.
This updated model exhibits superior prompt responsiveness and offers markedly improved overall coherence, including more facial expressions, a greater variety of faces, more poses, and improved hands.
Additionally, we have addressed several quirks from the previous version, such as the challenges in generating nighttime scenes and the issue where increasing the CFG Scale enhanced color vividness without proportionally adjusting contrast. While being capable of producing NSFW content it is less likely to produce it without asking.
This version include the VAE to help newcomers with their setup.
Happy Prompting
Good news for the fans of the original Realism Engine
Realism Engine SDXL is here
Version 1.0 is officially out.
Here's the recommended setting for Auto1111
Sampler: DPM++ 2S a,
CFG scale range: 5-9,
Hires sampler: DPM++ SDE Karras,
Hires upscaler: ESRGAN_4x,
Refiner switch at: 0.9 (ON THE FIRST PASS ONLY)

Look for this in Setting -> Stable Diffusion
You can also add hires_fix_refiner_pass to you quick list setting to have it on top of you Ui
While this model hit some of the key goals I was reaching for, it will continue to be trained to fix the weaknesses.
I appreciate all the good feedback from the community.
Description
Realism, man and eyes improvement
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Comments (29)
where can I get sdxl_vae_reverted.safetensors ?
Hey just wandering if the V3 needs refiner??🤔
Awesome work.
I'm using this in Fooocus and Auto1111. Quick/Amazing results in Fooocus - doesn't require much setup to start producing excellent renders.
Thanks to @4tnai for mentioning Olivio Sarikas video review. This is the Kink of Portraits right now.
Hi! I would like to use Realism Engine 3 to train my loras, but the only full model I see uploaded is version 2. (I saw someone else asked the same question a few months ago) Would it be possible for you to upload the non-pruned version of Version 3?
Great model, does a perfect job! Thanks!
how do i use this ?? im a total noob :D
It feels so realistic.
does any new model gonna come up with sdxl? or any plans on sd3
If you recommend 5 to 9 cfg,why did you use 4 and 2.5 on your examples?
It looks good but when I try to gen a girl with a "Bubble butt" It gens bubbles floating around LOL
Great model! Someone got any good settings for fooocus ?
The best checkpoint, still undefeated!
Love this base model, by far is the best base model I have used for generating the most photo realistic images (literally indistinguishable). The only issue I have is that it is really hard to run consistent faces on this base model, compared to most other base models. Which is a huge pain in the ass. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Excellent base model for photorealism.
are u gonna make new model or not please let us know!! 🙏🙏
Amazing Base model!
awesome model
Please make a Flux model of this
so why are some of the most downloaded/liked XL models and checkpoints (:exhibit A:) not available via on site generator? is that just hocus pocus and civitai CORP decides which are safe for public consumption?
Best model by far!
SOS!!!
Why do I get distorted blue portraits?
This Came out 9 Months ago and it is still the best SDXL model I hope for a update soon.
will you be making a turbo/lightning version?
Why is this one not in the Top 5 damn 😭
can you make a illustrious model
can someone help me i am unaBle to use this model anymore. why is this happening??
This is an awesome model. I am wondering something. How can i create a girl wearing a sweater with one breast out? So that it could be seductive. I tried "bare chest" or "one breast out" but it didn't understand.
This model is still gave insane results even it was released like 1.5 years ago & i'm still wondering that razz drop something more banger like this ❤ and will wait for the next model
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