> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.seaart.ai/guide-1/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.seaart.ai/guide-1/practical-examples/how-to-maintain-character-consistency.md).
# How to Maintain Character Consistency
Maintaining character consistency is crucial in AI-generated art for high-quality results. Consistent features, outfits, and details enhance coherence and immersion.
Creating the same character across multiple images can be challenging. Whether you're making AI influencer content, character illustrations, or storyboards, these three methods can help you keep a character's appearance more consistent.
## Method 1: Use a Fixed Seed
A fixed seed is a simple way to create variations of a character when you don't have a reference image.
1. Generate an initial character image and note its seed.
2. Enable the fixed seed setting when generating variations.
3. Keep the main character description and other generation settings consistent.
4. Change specific details, such as clothing, pose, or background.
For better results, describe key features such as facial details, hairstyle, and age clearly. A fixed seed can help maintain similarities, but it does not guarantee an identical character across generations.
### Method 2: Train or Use a Character LoRA
If you have multiple reference images of a character, training a character LoRA can help maintain recognizable features across different generations.
You can also use an existing character LoRA if one is available. Add its trigger word when required, then adjust the prompt to describe the scene, pose, or outfit.
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You can refer to the following article for a detailed LoRA training guide.
{% content-ref url="/pages/bDLwl9DD9y2ga18oYqz4" %}
[LoRA Training (Advance)](/guide-1/advanced-guide/lora-training-advance.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
### Method 3: Use Image Editing Tools
When you need the same character in different scenes, image editing can be a useful alternative to generating every image from scratch.
Start with an image of your character, then use a supported image editing tool to change the background, clothing, pose, or other details while retaining the original character as a reference. This approach is especially useful for creating multiple storyboard scenes or more controlled variations.
{% content-ref url="/pages/lYhjxL31U3KxTUmtLGP0" %}
[AI Image Editing](/guide-1/seaart-ai-basic-function/ai-image-editing.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}
### Which Method Should You Choose?
* **Fixed Seed:** Best for quickly exploring variations when you don't have reference images.
* **Character LoRA:** Useful when you have multiple character images or need to reuse a character across many creations.
* **Image Editing:** Useful when you want to adapt an existing character image to new scenes with more control.
All three methods can help with realistic or anime-style characters. Results depend on the model, reference images, and generation settings.
