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This stands for precision.

: Non-essential weights used during training (like optimizer states) have been removed, making the file significantly smaller and easier to share without losing image quality. v1-5-pruned-emaonly-fp16

This part of the name often causes the most confusion. EMA stands for . This stands for precision

: Usually provided as a .safetensors file, which is a modern, secure format that prevents the execution of malicious code, unlike older .ckpt files. Usage and Installation EMA stands for

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