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How to Use SwarmUI Presets & Workflows in ComfyUI + Custom Model Paths Setup for ComfyUI & SwarmUI

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How to Use SwarmUI Presets & Workflows in ComfyUI + Custom Model Paths Setup for ComfyUI & SwarmUI

Full tutorial link > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqFilBM3i7s

Info

Generating workflow inside SwarmUI and using in ComfyUI is literally 1-click. In this tutorial I will show you how to use our 40+ amazing generative AI presets made for SwarmUI in ComfyUI with most easy way. You will be able to get very best outcomes of all AI models such as SDXL, FLUX, Z Image Turbo, Wan 2.1, Wan 2.2, FLUX 2, Qwen Image, Qwen Image Edit, FLUX Kontext, Image Outpainting, Image Inpainting and many more. Moreover, I will show how to use custom model paths in ComfyUI and SwarmUI to unify your models in same folder and avoid model duplication and save massive amount of disk space.

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⏱️ Video Chapters:

  • 00:00:00 Introduction to SwarmUI Presets in ComfyUI & Z Image Turbo Showcase
  • 00:00:50 How to Update ComfyUI to the Latest Version Manually
  • 00:01:24 Running the Windows Install or Update ComfyUI Script
  • 00:01:45 Installing SwarmUI Extra Nodes for ComfyUI Compatibility
  • 00:02:06 How to Update SwarmUI to the Latest Version
  • 00:02:38 Importing the Newest SwarmUI Presets & Clearing History
  • 00:03:00 Downloading Z Image Turbo Models & ControlNet Union via Script
  • 00:03:40 Configuring Z Image Turbo Workflow with ControlNet in SwarmUI
  • 00:04:11 Setting ControlNet Preprocessor, Aspect Ratio & Preview
  • 00:04:43 Exporting the SwarmUI Workflow to ComfyUI JSON Format
  • 00:05:16 Configuring extra_model_paths.yaml to Share SwarmUI Models
  • 00:05:46 Editing the YAML File to Point to SwarmUI Directories
  • 00:06:01 Understanding YAML Keys, Relative Paths & Checkpoint Folders
  • 00:06:30 Loading the Exported SwarmUI Preset into ComfyUI
  • 00:06:50 Replacing SwarmUI Load Image Node with ComfyUI Node
  • 00:07:33 Adding ComfyUI Save Image Node for Output Storage
  • 00:07:55 Running the Z Image Turbo Workflow & Performance Check
  • 00:08:37 Reviewing the Generated Image & Z Image Turbo Training Tutorials
  • 00:09:23 Preparing Wan 2.2 Image to Video Workflow in SwarmUI
  • 00:09:52 Exporting the Video Generation Workflow to ComfyUI
  • 00:10:17 Adjusting Load Image & Upscale Nodes for Video Workflow
  • 00:10:40 Adding Create Video & Save Video Nodes for Output
  • 00:10:54 Setting FPS & Connecting Video Save Sequence with RIFE
  • 00:11:18 Executing the Video Workflow & VRAM Optimization Info
  • 00:12:17 High/Low Noise Generation & RIFE Frame Interpolation Process
  • 00:13:02 Using SwarmUI & ComfyUI on Cloud GPUs (RunPod & Massed Compute)
  • 00:13:33 How to Use ComfyUI Models Inside SwarmUI (Reverse Setup)
  • 00:14:02 Adjusting Folder Names (LoRAs) in Server Configuration
  • 00:14:23 Upcoming Trellis 2 Premium 3D Generation Application
  • 00:15:33 Upcoming Ultimate Video & Image Upscaler Application

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More Info

  • In this comprehensive tutorial, I demonstrate how to seamlessly use high-quality SwarmUI generated workflows and presets directly inside ComfyUI. If you love the ease of SwarmUI's presets but need the flexibility of ComfyUI, this guide covers the entire process from start to finish.
  • I showcase complex workflows, including Z Image Turbo with ControlNet Union and the new Wan 2.2 Image to Video generation (4 steps). You will learn how to export these presets as JSON files and properly configure the necessary custom nodes to get them running perfectly in ComfyUI.

Key Topics Covered:

  • Workflow Migration: Step-by-step guide on exporting SwarmUI presets and importing them into ComfyUI, including fixing "Load Image" and "Save Video" nodes.
  • Model Unification: A crucial guide on using the extra_model_paths.yaml file. I explain how to point ComfyUI to your SwarmUI model folders (and vice versa) so you never have to duplicate massive checkpoint or LoRA files again, saving huge amounts of disk space.
  • Installation & Updates: How to manually update both ComfyUI and SwarmUI to the latest versions and install the required "SwarmUI Extra Nodes."
  • Cloud Usage: Tips for running these workflows on cloud GPU services like Massed Compute and RunPod.

Featured Workflows:

  • Z Image Turbo: High-quality image generation with ControlNet integration.
  • Wan 2.2: Image-to-Video generation with RIFE frame interpolation for smooth results.
  • Upcoming Tools Teased:
  • Trellis 2 Premium: An insane 3D generation app for high-quality meshes and textures.
  • Ultimate Upscaler: A new application for image and video upscaling supporting SeedVR 2 and Flash VSR.

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