How to Install and Run Ernie Image in ComfyUI
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A comprehensive guide on setting up the Ernie Image model for offline use in ComfyUI, covering model downloads, text encoders, VAEs, and updating ComfyUI for image generation.
Turbo vs. Full Model Tips
The Turbo model is significantly faster, requiring only 8 steps to produce high-quality images, whereas the Full model requires a much higher step count.
Dynamic Allocation Feature
ComfyUI features 'dynamic memory allocation', which allows you to run large models like Ernie Image (16GB) even if you don't have very high VRAM.
Creativity Control (CFG Scale)
The CFG value determines how literally the AI follows your prompt. Higher values make the AI more literal, while lower values allow for more creativity. For Ernie Image, a value of 1.0 is optimal.
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