Cut generation time in half.
Who it's for: creators who want this pipeline in ComfyUI without assembling nodes from scratch. Not for: one-click results with zero tuning — you still choose inputs, prompts, and settings.
Open preloaded workflow on RunComfy
Open preloaded workflow on RunComfy (browser)
Why RunComfy first
- Fewer missing-node surprises — run the graph in a managed environment before you mirror it locally.
- Quick GPU tryout — useful if your local VRAM or install time is the bottleneck.
- Matches the published JSON — the zip follows the same runnable workflow you can open on RunComfy.
When downloading for local ComfyUI makes sense — you want full control over models on disk, batch scripting, or offline runs.
How to use (local ComfyUI)
1. Load inputs (images/video/audio) in the marked loader nodes.
2. Set prompts, resolution, and seeds; start with a short test run.
3. Export from the Save / Write nodes shown in the graph.
Expectations — First run may pull large weights; cloud runs may require a free RunComfy account.
Overview
This ComfyUI Qwen-Image-Lightning workflow dramatically speeds up image generation using the 8-step LoRA acceleration model. Generate high-quality images with complex text rendering in half the time of traditional methods. The workflow maintains the exceptional text rendering capabilities of the original Qwen-Image model while delivering lightning-fast results through advanced distillation techniques.
Important nodes:
EmptySD3LatentImage
Notes
Qwen-Image-Lightning ComfyUI Workflow | 8-Step Fast Generation — see RunComfy page for the latest node requirements.