NoobAI XL VAE - The Official VAE for the Epsilon Series
This is the official Variational Autoencoder (VAE) extracted from the popular NoobAI XL Epsilon Prediction v1.1 (noobaiXLNAIXL_epsilonPred11Version). It is the key to unlocking the signature visual style of NoobAI XL on any SDXL-compatible model.
If you love NoobAI's gritty, high-contrast, and dramatically colored illustrative aesthetic, this VAE is an essential tool for your collection.
Key FeaturesSignature NoobAI Aesthetic: This VAE is fine-tuned to reproduce the core visual identity of NoobAI: punchy contrast, deep and dramatic shadows, and the ability to handle extreme, vivid color palettes without losing detail.
Stylized & Illustrative Finish: Perfect for creators aiming for a non-photorealistic, "artsy" look. It enhances textures and adds a painterly, slightly gritty quality that makes images pop, moving them away from a generic, soft-focus feel.
Reduces "Muddy" Outputs: Specifically addresses the common issue of colors appearing washed out or blacks looking gray. This VAE ensures that dark themes are truly dark and that vibrant colors maintain their saturation and intensity.
Broad Compatibility: Extracted from the user-friendly Epsilon Prediction version of NoobAI, this VAE is designed for maximum compatibility with the vast majority of SDXL 1.0 models. It's a simple way to add a dose of NoobAI's style to your favorite checkpoints.
Place this file in your stable-diffusion-webui/models/VAE folder.
In your UI, select this VAE from the VAE dropdown menu (often in Settings -> Stable Diffusion).
Generate as usual and enjoy the enhanced contrast and color!
Note: This VAE will not change the content or composition of your generation. It works during the final decoding step to refine colors, lighting, and fine details, giving your images the distinctive NoobAI XL finish.
Description
This is the first public, standalone release of the VAE from the NoobAI XL Epsilon Prediction v1.1 model.
We are releasing it to allow the community to apply the unique and sought-after NoobAI visual style to a wider range of models.
Key characteristics of this VAE:
Source: Extracted directly from noobaiXLNAIXL_epsilonPred11Version.safetensors.
Purpose: This version of the main model was the result of additional training epochs specifically aimed at "improving the production rate of high-quality images and the representation of extreme colors." This VAE carries that exact DNA.
Performance: Excels at creating high-contrast scenes with rich, saturated colors and deep, true blacks. It is the perfect choice for dark themes, stylized characters, and any image that needs a strong visual impact.
Compatibility: As it comes from a standard Epsilon Prediction model, it is highly compatible and recommended for use across the SDXL ecosystem.
We hope you enjoy bringing the powerful NoobAI aesthetic to all your favorite models