# How to run Stable Diffusion on a Mac

**URL:** <https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-run-stable-diffusion-on-a-mac/191571>\
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**Created:** [18 March 2025 15:14 UTC](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/how-to-run-stable-diffusion-on-a-mac/191571 "2025-03-18T15:14:53Z")\
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Here are some easy options on how to run Stable Diffusion on a Mac with Apple Silicon:

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# DiffusionBee

> #### The Ultimate Suite of Creative AI Tools
> 
> DiffusionBee is the fastest and easiest toolbox to run AI apps **locally** with Stable Diffusion

> **[DiffusionBee - Stable Diffusion App for AI Art](https://diffusionbee.com)**
>
> DiffusionBee is the easiest way to generate AI art on your computer with Stable Diffusion. Completely free of charge.

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# Mochi Diffusion

> #### Run Stable Diffusion on Mac natively
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> **Features**
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> - [Apple’s Core ML Stable Diffusion implementation](https://github.com/apple/ml-stable-diffusion) to achieve maximum performance and speed on Apple Silicon based Macs while reducing memory requirements
> - Extremely fast and memory efficient (~150MB with Neural Engine)
> - Runs well on all Apple Silicon Macs by fully utilizing Neural Engine
> - Generate images locally and completely offline
> - Generate images based on an existing image (commonly known as Image2Image)
> - Generate images using ControlNet
> - Generated images are saved with prompt info inside EXIF metadata (view in Finder’s Get Info window)
> - Convert generated images to high resolution (using RealESRGAN)
> - Autosave & restore images
> - Use custom Stable Diffusion Core ML models
> - No worries about pickled models
> - macOS native app using SwiftUI

> **[GitHub - MochiDiffusion/MochiDiffusion: Run Stable Diffusion on Mac natively](https://github.com/MochiDiffusion/MochiDiffusion)**
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> Run Stable Diffusion on Mac natively

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# Amazing AI

> Generate images from text using Stable Diffusion

> **[Amazing AI](https://sindresorhus.com/amazing-ai)**
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> Generate images from text using Stable Diffusion

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Related threads:

> [@Run Stable Diffusion natively on your M1 Mac](https://forum.devtalk.com/t/run-stable-diffusion-natively-on-your-m1-mac/89044):
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> Generate images from text using Stable Diffusion 1.5. Simply describe the image you desire, and the app will generate it for you like magic! Developed exclusively for Apple silicon (M1/M2) - The app is NOT compatible with devices running on Intel chips. The app runs offline on your computer and also includes support for Shortcuts. Read in full here: This thread was posted by one of our members via one of our news source trackers.