Image
GA
Open source
HiDream-O1-Image
A high-Elo open model on a single 8-16 GB GPU
Release2026-03
Context4K
Max output—
Parameters8B
Local / VRAM8–16 GB
LicenseOpen source
Overview
HiDream-O1-Image is a model in the Image category from HiDream.ai. It was released in 2026-03. The vendor is based in China. Best for: A high-Elo open model on a single 8-16 GB GPU.
Hardware: BF16 16.37 GB; FP8 8.07 GB.
Strengths
- Elo ~1191
- MIT
- 8 GB at FP8
- Strong reasoning
Limits
- Young ecosystem
- Few LoRAs
Specifications
| Vendor | HiDream.ai |
|---|---|
| Category | Image |
| Release | 2026-03 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open source |
| License name | MIT |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 8B |
| Architecture | omni-modal DiT |
| Context window | 4K |
| Input modalities | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Image |
| Prompt types | Text, Image, Reference |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1-4 |
| Resolution | 1MP-2K |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 8–16 GB |
| System RAM | 16–32 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | High |
| Vendor country | China |
| Vendor type | Open lab |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 8–16 GB. Approximate system RAM: 16–32 GB. API access is available.