What is the default Negative Prompt value in Stable Diffusion?

Stable Diffusion's default Negative Prompt is typically Medium (default). This works well for general use, but specialized prompts often benefit from adjustment. See our recommended values above for different use cases.

Does Negative Prompt affect generation speed in Stable Diffusion?

Minimally — this parameter primarily affects output characteristics rather than processing time. Choose your value based on the quality level you need.

What Negative Prompt value is best for professional work?

For professional and commercial work, we recommend High. This ensures maximum quality while keeping generation practical.

Can I change Negative Prompt after generating in Stable Diffusion?

No — Negative Prompt must be set before generation. However, you can quickly regenerate with a different Negative Prompt value using the same prompt to compare results side by side.

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Stable Diffusion Negative Prompt Guide

Negative prompts tell Stable Diffusion what to exclude from an image, giving you direct control over unwanted artifacts, styles, and content. This guide covers how to write effective negative prompts, common keyword lists, and how they interact with your positive prompt.

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Bahasa IndonesiaPrompt negatif memberi tahu Stable Diffusion apa yang harus dikecualikan dari gambar, memberi Anda kontrol langsung atas artefak, gaya, dan konten yang tidak diinginkan. Panduan ini mencakup cara menulis prompt negatif yang efektif, daftar kata kunci umum, dan cara interaksinya dengan prompt positif Anda.

日本語ネガティブプロンプトは、Stable Diffusionに画像から除外するものを指示し、不要なアーティファクト、スタイル、コンテンツを直接制御できます。このガイドでは、効果的なネガティブプロンプトの書き方、一般的なキーワードリスト、そしてポジティブプロンプトとの相互作用について説明します。

한국어네거티브 프롬프트는 Stable Diffusion에게 이미지에서 제외할 내용을 알려주어, 원하지 않는 아티팩트, 스타일, 콘텐츠를 직접 제어할 수 있게 합니다. 이 가이드는 효과적인 네거티브 프롬프트 작성 방법, 일반적인 키워드 목록, 그리고 포지티브 프롬프트와의 상호작용을 다룹니다.

PolskiNegatywne prompty mówią Stable Diffusion, co wykluczyć z obrazu, dając bezpośrednią kontrolę nad niepożądanymi artefaktami, stylami i treściami. Ten przewodnik omawia pisanie skutecznych negatywnych promptów, popularne listy słów kluczowych i ich interakcję z pozytywnym promptem.

PortuguêsPrompts negativos dizem ao Stable Diffusion o que excluir de uma imagem, dando a você controle direto sobre artefatos, estilos e conteúdos indesejados. Este guia cobre como escrever prompts negativos eficazes, listas comuns de palavras-chave e como eles interagem com seu prompt positivo.

РусскийНегативные промпты указывают Stable Diffusion, что исключить из изображения, давая вам прямой контроль над нежелательными артефактами, стилями и содержимым. В этом руководстве рассматривается написание эффективных негативных промптов, распространённые списки ключевых слов и взаимодействие с положительным промптом.

TürkçeNegatif prompt'lar, Stable Diffusion'a görüntüden nelerin hariç tutulacağını söyleyerek istenmeyen artifaktlar, stiller ve içerikler üzerinde doğrudan kontrol sağlar. Bu rehber, etkili negatif prompt'ların nasıl yazılacağını, yaygın anahtar kelime listelerini ve bunların pozitif prompt'unuzla nasıl etkileşime girdiğini kapsamaktadır.

中文负面提示词告诉 Stable Diffusion 从图像中排除什么内容，让你直接控制不想要的瑕疵、风格和内容。本指南涵盖如何编写有效的负面提示词、常用关键词列表，以及它们与正面提示词的交互方式。

Values & Usage

Negative Prompt: LowLow

More variation and creative interpretation in the output

Negative Prompt: Medium (default)Medium (default)

Balanced results suitable for most use cases

Negative Prompt: HighHigh

More consistent and detailed output, closer to prompt intent

Negative Prompt: MaximumMaximum

Highest fidelity to prompt — best for professional and final output

Example Prompts

Demonstrating Negative Prompt at Low — More variation and creative interpretation in the output

beginner

(highly detailed:1.3), cinematic scenic composition, landscape, neon ambient glow, analogous warm palette, sharp focus, intricate details, professional

Negative prompt: lowres, bad anatomy, bad hands, text, error, worst quality, low quality, blurry, deformed, disfigured, watermark, signature

Demonstrating Negative Prompt at Medium (default) — Balanced results suitable for most use cases

beginner

(best quality:1.3), watercolor scenic composition, landscape, moonlit scene, vibrant complementary colors, sharp focus, intricate details, professional

Negative prompt: lowres, bad anatomy, bad hands, text, error, worst quality, low quality, blurry, deformed, disfigured, watermark, signature

Demonstrating Negative Prompt at High — More consistent and detailed output, closer to prompt intent

intermediate

(masterpiece:1.3), retrowave scenic composition, landscape, golden hour warmth, desaturated vintage tones, sharp focus, intricate details, professional

Negative prompt: lowres, bad anatomy, bad hands, text, error, worst quality, low quality, blurry, deformed, disfigured, watermark, signature

Demonstrating Negative Prompt at Maximum — Highest fidelity to prompt — best for professional and final output

advanced

(8k resolution:1.3), pixel art scenic composition, landscape, backlit silhouette, high-contrast monochrome, sharp focus, intricate details, professional

Negative prompt: lowres, bad anatomy, bad hands, text, error, worst quality, low quality, blurry, deformed, disfigured, watermark, signature

Pro Tips

1Start with the default Negative Prompt value and make small adjustments to understand how it affects your specific prompt style.
2Different styles respond differently to Negative Prompt changes — what works for photorealistic may not work for anime or abstract.
3Keep notes on which Negative Prompt values work best for your favorite prompt structures — this builds your personal Stable Diffusion knowledge base.
4When sharing prompts, always include your Negative Prompt setting — it can dramatically change results even with identical prompt text.
5For batch generation, lock your Negative Prompt value to maintain consistency across an entire set of related images.

Common Mistakes

✕Using extreme Negative Prompt values without understanding the trade-offs — moderate values usually produce the most balanced results.

✕Assuming the same Negative Prompt value works for all styles — always test with your specific prompt before committing to a batch.

✕Changing Negative Prompt and other settings simultaneously — adjust one parameter at a time to understand each one's effect.

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