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LOFI By CivitAI
LOFI is a Stable Diffusion 1.x checkpoint published on Civitai for photorealistic portraits and subject-focused images. The v5-final release ships as a 2.39 GB fp16 SafeTensor file and targets users who want a tuned 1.5 base model rather than building their own fine-tunes from scratch.
Compared with stock SD 1.5 checkpoints, LOFI emphasizes prompt fidelity at low CFG values and portrait-heavy compositions. Version 5 recommends CFG between 2 and 5 with DPM++ samplers, works with LCM or HyperSD distillation helpers, and warns that scenes without a clear subject can be harder to generate without ControlNet depth guidance.
Digital artists, hobbyists, and SDXL users who keep a 1.5 refiner pipeline download LOFI for portrait work, ControlNet-guided layouts, and inpainting variants across the version history on Civitai.
v5-final fp16 SafeTensor checkpoint at 2.39 GB for Stable Diffusion 1.x
Recommended CFG 2 to 5 with DPM++ samplers and 15 to 55 steps (35 suggested)
Combines with LCM or HyperSD distillation for faster generation
Multiple versions including inpaint builds from V1 through v5-final
CreativeML Open RAIL-M Addendum license on Civitai
ControlNet-friendly training history across V2.2 and later releases
Prompt weights should stay at or below 1.2 for best results on v5
Free downloadable checkpoint with detailed version notes on Civitai.
Tuned for portrait-heavy prompts with explicit low CFG guidance in v5.
Inpaint variants and ControlNet tips documented across releases.
Stable Diffusion 1.x only, not a native SDXL checkpoint.
Strong subject bias makes empty landscape scenes harder without ControlNet.
Prompt weights above 1.2 can hurt output quality on v5.
What is the LOFI Civitai model?
LOFI is a Stable Diffusion 1.x checkpoint on Civitai created by lenML. The name stands for Limitless Originality Free from Interference, and the latest listed version is v5-final.
Is LOFI free to download?
Yes. The LOFI checkpoint is available as a free download on Civitai. Civitai's separate membership tiers charge for on-site Buzz and generator perks but do not gate the model file itself.
What settings does LOFI v5 recommend?
LOFI v5 recommends DPM++ or Restart samplers, 15 to 55 steps with 35 as a starting point, and CFG between 2 and 5. Lower CFG values produce more creative outputs on this checkpoint.
Does LOFI work with ControlNet?
Yes. LOFI's Civitai page highlights ControlNet compatibility across versions, including depth ControlNet for landscapes when the model's portrait bias is too strong.
What file format does LOFI use?
LOFI v5-final is distributed as lofi_v5.baked.fp16.safetensors, a half-precision SafeTensor checkpoint sized at 2.39 GB on Civitai.
Can LOFI run with SDXL pipelines?
LOFI is a Stable Diffusion 1.x checkpoint. The creator notes many users still employ 1.5 models as SDXL refiners, and LOFI v5 can pair with LCM or HyperSD helpers for faster 1.5 generation.