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Basic SDXL Refiner Workflow for Beginners

This workflow is designed to provide the easiest way to use the SDXL Refiner in ComfyUI.

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Civitai
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Oct 25, 2026

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This workflow is designed to provide the easiest way to use the SDXL Refiner in ComfyUI.

It’s perfect for those who want to understand and learn the basics of how the Refiner works.

The nodes are neatly categorized into sections for better clarity,

and I’ve added memos to explain any complex features or functionality.

If you encounter any "missing node" errors while using this workflow, don’t worry!

Simply click Install Missing Node, and most issues should be resolved.

Additionally, make sure you keep your ComfyUI updated to the latest version for the best experience.

Feel free to explore and tweak this workflow to suit your needs.

I hope it helps you get started with SDXL Refiner in a straightforward and enjoyable way!

stable-diffusion-xl-refiner-1.0 Download link : https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-refiner-1.0/tree/main

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ComfyUI에서 SDXL Refiner에 대한 워크플로우입니다.

Refiner의 기본적인 작동 원리와 사용법을 배우고 싶은 분들에게 적합합니다.

노드들은 섹션별로 깔끔하게 정리되어 있으며,

어려운 기능에 대해서는 메모를 통해 설명을 추가해 두었습니다.

만약 워크플로우를 사용할 때 "missing node" 오류가 발생한다면 걱정하지 마세요!

Install Missing Node 버튼을 누르면 대부분의 문제가 해결됩니다.

또한, ComfyUI를 최신 버전으로 유지하면 더욱 원활하게 사용할 수 있습니다.

이 워크플로우로 기본을 이해하고 필요에 따라 자유롭게 조정해 보세요!

stable-diffusion-xl-refiner-1.0 Download link : https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-refiner-1.0/tree/main

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What you need

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Requirements

Models

3
  • sd_xl_refiner_1.0.safetensors

    Not resolved

    Checkpoint · Unknown

  • sdXL_v10VAEFix.safetensors

    Not resolved

    VAE · Unknown

  • Possible

    VAE · Unknown

Node packs

8
  • CheckpointLoaderSimple

    Possible

    Node pack · Unknown

  • CLIPTextEncodeSDXL

    Possible

    Node pack · Unknown

  • CLIPTextEncodeSDXLRefiner

    Possible

    Node pack · Unknown

  • EmptyLatentImage

    Possible

    Node pack · Unknown

  • Image Comparer (rgthree)

    Not resolved

    Node pack · Unknown

  • KSamplerAdvanced

    Possible

    Node pack · Unknown

  • PreviewImage

    Possible

    Node pack · Unknown

  • SaveImage

    Possible

    Node pack · Unknown

AI-generated commentary

AI-generated explanation based on source and configuration details. Suggestions are clearly labeled.

Purpose

  • Use this ComfyUI workflow to learn SDXL Refiner basics; its listed nodes cover checkpoint loading, SDXL and Refiner text encoding, latent creation and sampling, plus image preview, comparison, and saving, and it names Refiner and VAE model files.

Flow

  • The nodes are arranged in sections, with memos explaining complex features or functionality.

Inputs and outputs

  • The named model files are sd_xl_refiner_1.0.safetensors and sdXL_v10VAEFix.safetensors.

Setup

  • Use the workflow in ComfyUI.

  • If you encounter missing-node errors, try Install Missing Node and keep ComfyUI updated.

    Suggestion · not verified

Dependencies

  • Check whether your ComfyUI setup includes these listed nodes: EmptyLatentImage, CLIPTextEncodeSDXL, CLIPTextEncodeSDXLRefiner, PreviewImage, and VAEDecode.

    Suggestion · not verified

  • Also check for Image Comparer (rgthree), CheckpointLoaderSimple, KSamplerAdvanced, and SaveImage.

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Configuration

  • The listed base model is SDXL 1.0.

  • You can explore and adjust the workflow to suit your needs, using its sections and memos to understand complex features.

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Cautions

  • The listing does not specify a license; check applicable terms before reusing it.

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Sources

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CivitaiPrimary
civitai.com/models/974075

Verified Jul 20

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Source context: 1349 downloads · Type Workflows · Base model SDXL 1.0