Samplers

Samplers are the algorithms used to produce the image that you have prompted. There are numerous sampling methods in Stable Diffusion. Some are faster, some generate more details, and some use multiple algorithms.

Using different samplers even with the same prompt and seed can generate completely different final images, therefore; trial and error is the way forward while experimenting with samplers. One thing to keep in mind while trying different samplers is that some samplers require more steps to generate good results.

Below you can find images generated using the same seed and prompt, but with different sampling methods.

Prompt:

A girl climbing a snowy mountain peak, snowy, harsh weather, scenery

Euler Ancient

DPM++ 2M Karras

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Prompt:

Portrait of a handsome warrior, wearing a rugged armor, in a cthulu like atmosphere

Euler Ancient

DPM++ 2M Karras

DPM++ SDE Karras