Image
GA
Open source
Sana 2
Fast generation up to 4K on laptop GPUs
Release2026-01
Context1K
Max output—
Parameters4.8B
Local / VRAM8–16 GB
LicenseOpen source
Overview
Sana 2 is a model in the Image category from NVIDIA (Sana). It was released in 2026-01. The vendor is based in US. Best for: Fast generation up to 4K on laptop GPUs.
Strengths
- 4K
- 8 GB VRAM
- Very fast
Limits
- Average aesthetics
- Small community
Specifications
| Vendor | NVIDIA (Sana) |
|---|---|
| Category | Image |
| Release | 2026-01 |
| Status | GA |
| License | Open source |
| License name | Apache-2.0 |
| Commercial use | Allowed |
| Parameters | 4.8B |
| Architecture | linear DiT |
| Context window | 1K |
| Input modalities | Text |
| Output modalities | Image |
| Prompt types | Text |
| Negative prompts | No |
| Max outputs | 1-4 |
| Resolution | 1MP-4K |
| Local deployment | Yes |
| VRAM | 8–16 GB |
| System RAM | 16–32 GB |
| API access | Yes |
| Pricing | Free weights |
| Confidence | Medium |
| Vendor country | US |
| Vendor type | Research |
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.