Best.cfg May 2026

Forces the AI to adhere strictly to your instructions. High values are useful for complex prompts but risk "deep frying" the image (over-saturation and high contrast).

There is no single "best" value, as the optimal setting depends on your specific model and the style you want to achieve. Recommended CFG Ranges

Use the "X/Y/Z Plot" script in your UI to generate a grid of images across different CFG values (e.g., 5, 7, 9, 11) using the same seed to show the exact effect. best.cfg

The "sweet spot" for most general purposes. It offers a solid balance between creativity and following your prompt.

Usually recommended between 3.0 and 5.0 to avoid over-saturation. Pro Tips for "Proper" Posting Forces the AI to adhere strictly to your instructions

Generally discouraged unless using advanced techniques like "Dynamic Thresholding," as images often break down into neon-colored patches. Model-Specific "Best" Values

If you are sharing a "best.cfg" setup or post, seasoned users recommend: Recommended CFG Ranges Use the "X/Y/Z Plot" script

In , "best.cfg" typically refers to the Classifier Free Guidance (CFG) Scale , which dictates how strictly the AI follows your text prompt.