How to use from the
Use from the
Diffusers library
pip install -U diffusers transformers accelerate
import torch
from diffusers import DiffusionPipeline

# switch to "mps" for apple devices
pipe = DiffusionPipeline.from_pretrained("sdxl", dtype=torch.bfloat16, device_map="cuda")
pipe.load_lora_weights("jarod2212/VelvetReal_XL")

prompt = "-"
image = pipe(prompt).images[0]

VelvetReal_XL_LoRA

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Model description

Velvet Real XL is a premium SDXL LoRA designed to deliver a soft, velvety, semi‑real aesthetic with exceptional lighting coherence across any subject: portraits, animals, objects, interiors, landscapes, and still life.

Its signature is the velvet‑light fusion: smooth transitions, natural skin, zero plasticity, and zero digital noise. Velvet Real XL doesn’t over‑sharpen, doesn’t harden edges, and doesn’t force a photographic look. It maintains an elegant, cinematic softness in every scenario.

⭐ Model Identity Velvet Real XL is built for creators who want:

soft, natural skin

velvety, cinematic lighting

smooth tonal transitions

a semi‑real look (not fully photographic, not illustrative)

stable results across all subjects

zero artifacts, zero banding, zero micro‑patterns

It is a universal LoRA, not a portrait‑only model.

⭐ Cinematic Lighting Engine (Unique Feature) One of Velvet Real XL’s strongest characteristics is its cinematic light behavior. It adapts to the scene and subject while preserving softness and atmosphere.

During testing, it consistently delivered:

warm backlight with clean rim‑light

golden hour glow with velvety gradients

window‑diffused daylight with perfect softness

hard directional light without burned highlights

neon ambient light with cinematic haze

mixed warm/cool lighting without artifacts

natural outdoor light on animals and landscapes

Velvet Real XL doesn’t fight the light — it harmonizes with it.

⭐ Official Preset (Best Performance) 🔥 Euler (normal scheduler) Steps: 25–30

CFG: 5.5–6

This preset delivers:

perfect velvet texture

natural skin

soft cinematic light

stable semi‑real mood

⭐ Multisampler Compatibility Velvet Real XL is fully multisampler, adapting to different checkpoints and user preferences.

✔ Euler (normal) Soft, velvety, natural — the model’s native style.

✔ UniPC (normal) Cleaner, sharper, more precise. Great for male portraits and objects.

✔ DDIM (normal) Balanced, natural, linear. Excellent for animals, environments, and still life.

Karras is not recommended — Velvet Real XL performs best with normal schedulers, preserving its softness and cinematic transitions.

⭐ Generalization Velvet Real XL maintains its identity across:

male and female portraits

animals (soft fur, natural light)

landscapes (golden hour, overcast, neon)

objects (glass, ceramics, metal)

interiors and exteriors

soft light, hard light, backlight, window light, golden hour

It is stable, clean, and consistent.

⭐ Why It’s Unique no plastic skin

no harsh edges

no digital noise

no dependency on a specific sampler

no dependency on a specific checkpoint

always soft, velvety, semi‑real

cinematic lighting built‑in

Velvet Real XL doesn’t imitate — it blends.

Example Prompts:

  1. portrait of a young woman, soft window light, natural skin texture, shallow depth of field, cinematic mood, velvet real, 85mm lens, soft background haze

  2. man with short beard in warm golden hour light, glowing rim light, soft gradients, semi-real aesthetic, velvet real, detailed eyes, natural tones

  3. close-up of a cat in diffused natural light, soft fur texture, gentle shadows, cinematic softness, velvet real, shallow depth of field

Trigger words

You should use velvetreal to trigger the image generation.

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