SD.Next

SD.Next is an open-source web interface for AI image and video generation and processing.

SD.Next is an open-source server application and web interface designed for AI image and video generation, built on Stable Diffusion. It provides tools for artists, researchers, and AI enthusiasts to create, refine, caption, upscale, and process media. The platform features automatic model downloads, model quantization for reduced VRAM usage, balanced memory offloading between CPU and GPU, and image correction tools. It supports various workflows like text-to-image, inpainting, and outpainting, alongside integrations for LoRA, ControlNet, and numerous LLMs. It runs across multiple operating systems and hardware configurations, including Nvidia, AMD, Intel, and Apple silicon.

SD.Next at a glance

Best for: Designer, Social media creator
Runs on: Windows, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, open source
Pricing: Free
Released: December 2022
Category: AI image tool
Website: github.com/vladmandic/sdnext

Key features

Automatic model download and detection
Model quantization engine for VRAM reduction
Balanced CPU and GPU memory offloading
Built-in LLM and VLM models for captioning
Image processing and color-grading suite
Localized to around 15 languages
Desktop and mobile interfaces

Use it for

Generate images and videos from text or existing images
Edit images using inpainting and outpainting
Caption and tag images with built-in models
Upscale and colorize visual media

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