Refresh model card: banner, legacy positioning as final Photo-v1 release, cross-link newer models, drop Auto1111/stale refs

README.md

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+license: creativeml-openrail-m
 language:
 - en
-license: creativeml-openrail-m
 library_name: diffusers
-tags:
-- art
-- people
-- diffusion
-- Cinematic
-- Photography
-- Landscape
-- Interior
-- Food
-- Car
-- Wildlife
-- Architecture
-thumbnail: https://imagedelivery.net/siANnpeNAc_S2q1M3-eDrA/7e48c6d2-ec31-4d16-784e-c937a3fe6700/padthumb
+pipeline_tag: text-to-image
 base_model: stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0
+tags:
+- stable-diffusion
+- stable-diffusion-xl
+- sdxl
+- text-to-image
+- photorealistic
+- photography
+- cinematic
+- portrait
+- juggernaut
+- rundiffusion
+- kandooai
 ---
 
-# Juggernaut XL v8 + RunDiffusion Photo v1 Official
-![juggernaut XL photo previews](https://imagedelivery.net/siANnpeNAc_S2q1M3-eDrA/7e48c6d2-ec31-4d16-784e-c937a3fe6700/public)
-![RunDiffusion Logo](https://imagedelivery.net/siANnpeNAc_S2q1M3-eDrA/ca2b388d-a835-490c-dec0-e764bee8d000/micro)
+<div align="center">
+
+<a href="https://www.rundiffusion.com/juggernaut?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xl_v8&utm_content=header_banner">
+  <img src="https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XL-v8/resolve/main/assets/Juggernaut_Banner.webp" alt="Juggernaut — by RunDiffusion" />
+</a>
+
+<h1>Juggernaut XL v8 by RunDiffusion</h1>
+
+<p><i>The final RunDiffusion Photo v1 release before v9's Photo v2 leap.</i></p>
+
+<p>
+  <a href="https://www.rundiffusion.com/juggernaut-xl?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xl_v8&utm_content=cta_primary"><img alt="Run Juggernaut on RunDiffusion" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/%E2%96%B6%20Run%20on%20RunDiffusion-7C3AED?style=for-the-badge&labelColor=7C3AED"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://civitai.com/models/133005/juggernaut-xl"><img alt="Civitai" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/Civitai-Overwhelmingly%20Positive-1971c2?style=for-the-badge&labelColor=1f1f23"></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0"><img alt="Base Model: SDXL 1.0" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/%F0%9F%A4%97%20Base%20Model-SDXL%201.0-FFD21E?style=for-the-badge&labelColor=1f1f23"></a>&nbsp;<img alt="License: CreativeML Open RAIL-M" src="https://img.shields.io/badge/License-OpenRAIL--M-2ea44f?style=for-the-badge">
+</p>
+
+</div>
+
+> Juggernaut XL v8 is the final release in the **RunDiffusion Photo v1** generation of the Juggernaut SDXL line — the version directly before the v9 jump to Photo v2. Useful if you have workflows or LoRAs tuned against the v8 aesthetic, or want the predecessor's slightly softer photographic feel.
+
+## When to use v8
+
+- You have **LoRAs or pipelines validated against v8** and want exact consistency.
+- You prefer v8's **slightly softer contrast** and lighting profile vs. v9's punchier output.
+- You're auditing the Juggernaut release line for research or comparison.
+
+For new projects, **start with the latest Juggernaut models** instead — they apply two more years of improvements:
+
+| Newer model | Why upgrade |
+| --- | --- |
+| [**Juggernaut XL v9**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XL-v9) | Direct successor — RunDiffusion Photo v2, sharper skin, stronger lighting |
+| [**Juggernaut X v10 / XI v11**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XI-v11) | Ground-up retrains with GPT-4V captions — better prompt adherence |
+| [**Juggernaut Z**](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-Z-Image) | Lumina-Image-2 architecture — cinematic, presentation-ready |
+| [**Juggernaut Pro Flux**](https://www.rundiffusion.com/juggernaut-pro-flux?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xl_v8&utm_content=cross_promo_pro_flux) | FLUX.1 backbone — top-tier photo quality |
+
+## Recommended Settings
+
+| Parameter | Value |
+| --- | --- |
+| Resolution | `832 × 1216` (portrait) · `1216 × 832` (landscape) |
+| Sampler | `DPM++ 2M Karras` |
+| Steps | `30 – 40` |
+| CFG scale | `3 – 7` (lower = more realistic) |
+| VAE | **Already baked in** — no external VAE required |
+| Hi-Res fix | `4xNMKD-Siax_200k` upscaler · 15 steps · 0.3 denoise · 1.5× upscale |
+
+> **Negative prompts:** start with **none**. Add specific things you don't want as you iterate.
+
+## Useful Prompt Keywords
+
+```
+Architecture Photography · Wildlife Photography · Car Photography
+Food Photography · Interior Photography · Landscape Photography
+Hyperdetailed Photography · Cinematic Movie · Still Mid Shot Photo
+Full Body Photo · Skin Details
+```
+
+## Quick Start (Diffusers)
+
+```python
+import torch
+from diffusers import DiffusionPipeline
+
+pipe = DiffusionPipeline.from_pretrained(
+    "RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XL-v8",
+    torch_dtype=torch.float16,
+    use_safetensors=True,
+).to("cuda")
+
+prompt = "Cinematic mid shot photo of an astronaut walking through a neon-lit Tokyo alley at night, hyperdetailed photography, skin details, shallow depth of field"
+
+image = pipe(
+    prompt,
+    width=832, height=1216,
+    num_inference_steps=35,
+    guidance_scale=5.0,
+).images[0]
+
+image.save("juggernaut_xl_v8.png")
+```
+
+For ComfyUI, Forge, InvokeAI, or SwarmUI: download the single-file checkpoint and drop it into your `models/checkpoints/` directory.
+
+## Commercial Use
+
+This model **may not be deployed behind paid API services** without explicit licensing. For commercial licensing, custom models, business inquiries, or consultation, contact **[juggernaut@rundiffusion.com](mailto:juggernaut@rundiffusion.com)**.
 
-## Juggernaut v9 is here! [Juggernaut v9 + RunDiffusion Photo v2](https://huggingface.co/RunDiffusion/Juggernaut-XL-v9)
+You are free to use this model for personal and creative work under the terms of the [CreativeML Open RAIL-M license](https://huggingface.co/spaces/CompVis/stable-diffusion-license).
 
-This model is not permitted to be used behind API services. Please contact [juggernaut@rundiffusion.com](mailto:juggernaut@rundiffusion.com) for business inquires, commercial licensing, custom models, and consultation.
+## Credits
 
-Juggernaut is available on the new Auto1111 Forge on [RunDiffusion](http://rundiffusion.com/?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Kandoo)
+Juggernaut XL v8 was created by **[KandooAI](https://twitter.com/Juggernaut_AI)** in collaboration with **[RunDiffusion](https://www.rundiffusion.com/?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xl_v8&utm_content=credits)**. The photographic backbone — **RunDiffusion Photo v1** — was developed by the RunDiffusion team. Thanks to **Adam Stewart** for testing and prompting workflow.
 
-A big thanks for Version 8 goes to  [RunDiffusion](http://rundiffusion.com/?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Kandoo)  ([Photo Model](https://rundiffusion.com/rundiffusion-photo/?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=Kandoo)) and  [Adam](https://twitter.com/Colorblind_Adam), who diligently helped me test :) (Leave some love for them ;) )
+## Links
 
-For business inquires, commercial licensing, custom models, and consultation contact me under juggernaut@rundiffusion.com
+- 🚀 **Run it on RunDiffusion** → [rundiffusion.com/juggernaut-xl](https://www.rundiffusion.com/juggernaut-xl?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xl_v8&utm_content=footer_run)
+- 🧰 **Compare the full Juggernaut lineup** → [rundiffusion.com/juggernaut](https://www.rundiffusion.com/juggernaut?utm_source=huggingface&utm_medium=model_card&utm_campaign=juggernaut_xl_v8&utm_content=footer_lineup)
+- 🎨 **Civitai listing** → [civitai.com/models/133005](https://civitai.com/models/133005/juggernaut-xl)
+- 📐 **Base model** → [stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0](https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-diffusion-xl-base-1.0)