Steps

Steps count the number of refinement passes an image model performs while generating a picture, gradually turning noise into a clear result. More steps generally add detail and stability up to a point of diminishing returns, while fewer steps generate faster but can leave an image looking soft or unfinished.

In tendre.AI, a balanced default step count is used out of the box, and you can raise it for extra detail on a final render or lower it for quick drafts.