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ComfyUI Model Checkpoints Folder (ComfyUI/models/checkpoints)

Space: 10 GB – 100 GB+ creative Windows, Linux, macOS
Quick Answer: ComfyUI stores Stable Diffusion and Flux AI model checkpoint weights (.safetensors). Deleting checkpoints deletes AI models.

Bottom Line: Use caution. Deleting .safetensors files in ComfyUI/models/checkpoints will delete your AI image generation models.

What is ComfyUI Checkpoints?

Located in ComfyUI/models/checkpoints/ or ComfyUI/models/clip/, this directory stores Stable Diffusion 1.5, SDXL, and Flux .safetensors model weights weighing 2 GB to 24 GB each.

Can You Delete Checkpoints?

⚠️ Use Caution.

  • Deletes Models: Only delete old or unused AI model files you no longer need for image generation.

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