Image
GA
Open source
Qwen-Image 2512
The strongest open-weight text rendering and Chinese image generation
Release2025-12
Context2K
Max output—
Parameters20B
Local / VRAM24–48 GB
LicenseOpen source
Overview
Qwen-Image 2512 is a model in the Image category from Alibaba (Qwen). It was released in 2025-12. The vendor is based in China. Best for: The strongest open-weight text rendering and Chinese image generation.
Hardware: BF16 ~40.9 GB; FP8 ~20.4 GB.
Strengths
- Apache-2.0
- 20B
- Strong text/posters
- LoRA ecosystem
Limits
- FP8 pushes the 24 GB limit
- Behind FLUX for English aesthetics
Specifications
| Vendor | Alibaba (Qwen) |
|---|---|
| Category | Image |
| Release | 2025-12 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open source |
| License name | Apache-2.0 |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 20B |
| Architecture | MMDiT |
| Context window | 2K |
| Input modalities | Text, Image |
| Output modalities | Image |
| Prompt types | Text, Image, Negative |
| Negative prompts | Yes |
| Max outputs | 1-4 |
| Resolution | 1MP-2K |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 24–48 GB |
| System RAM | 32–64 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | High |
| Vendor country | China |
| Vendor type | Cloud provider |
Pricing & hardware
Free weights
This model can be self-hosted or run locally. Approximate GPU memory: 24–48 GB. Approximate system RAM: 32–64 GB. API access is available.