Image
GA
Open source
LongCat-Image
Lightweight, fast local model cleared for commercial use
Release2026-02
Context2K
Max output—
Parameters6B
Local / VRAM16–24 GB
LicenseOpen source
Overview
LongCat-Image is a model in the Image category from Meituan (LongCat). It was released in 2026-02. The vendor is based in China. Best for: Lightweight, fast local model cleared for commercial use.
Strengths
- MIT
- 6B
- 16 GB GPU
- Fast
Limits
- Behind larger models on detail
Specifications
| Vendor | Meituan (LongCat) |
|---|---|
| Category | Image |
| Release | 2026-02 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open source |
| License name | MIT |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 6B |
| Context window | 2K |
| Input modalities | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Image |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1-4 |
| Resolution | 1MP-2K |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 16–24 GB |
| System RAM | 16–32 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | China |
| Vendor type | Open lab |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 16–24 GB. Approximate system RAM: 16–32 GB. API access is available.