Z-Image AI Model
Stunning AI images in seconds — fast, efficient, open-source
- Architecture
- 6B-param S3-DiT
- Generation Steps
- 8 steps
- Speed
- 2–3s on consumer GPU
- Aspect Ratios
- 7 options
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Key features of Z-Image
- 01
Images in Seconds · Generate high-quality images in just 8 diffusion steps. Sub-second on enterprise GPUs, 2–3 seconds on consumer cards like the RTX 3090.
- 02
Photorealistic Quality · Fine-grained control over lighting, textures, and composition produces images with stunning detail that rivals premium closed-source models.
- 03
Bilingual Text Rendering · Accurately renders text in both English and Chinese within generated images — ideal for posters, marketing materials, and branded content.
- 04
Open-Source & Accessible · Built on Apache-2.0 licensed technology, runs on consumer GPUs with less than 16GB VRAM. Professional-grade generation, truly democratized.
What is Z-Image?
Z-Image is a blazing-fast AI image generator built on an efficient 6-billion-parameter diffusion transformer architecture. Designed from the ground up for speed without sacrificing quality, Z-Image produces photorealistic images in as few as 8 generation steps — delivering results in under 3 seconds on consumer GPUs. Whether you're creating marketing visuals, social media content, or exploring creative ideas, Z-Image turns your text prompts into professional-quality images almost instantly.
Unlike closed-source alternatives that charge steep subscriptions, Z-Image is built on open-source technology licensed under Apache-2.0. The platform offers flexible aspect ratios from square to widescreen and portrait, and is one of the few models capable of accurately rendering bilingual text in both English and Chinese. It runs on graphics cards with less than 16GB of VRAM, bringing professional-tier image generation to everyone.
Modes and pricing
Each row opens the matching GlowVideo workflow with this model preselected.
| Mode | Model ID | Credits | Open |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text to Image | kie/z-image | 1 credit | Open |
Prompt examples for Z-Image
Open any prompt in the studio with this model preselected, then edit it to fit your brief.
- Use prompt
Editorial portrait
PortraitA cinematic editorial portrait of a ceramic artist in a sunlit studio, quiet confidence, warm side light, tactile clay details, 85mm lens, shallow depth of field.
- Use prompt
Product campaign
AdvertisingA premium citrus sparkling water can on pale travertine, late-afternoon sunlight, crisp condensation, restrained art direction, generous negative space for campaign copy.
- Use prompt
Typography poster
Graphic designA bold editorial poster for a night market, with the exact headline "AFTER DARK", warm red and parchment palette, sharp hierarchy, clean legible typography.
- Use prompt
Reference-image restyle
Image editKeep the subject, pose, and framing unchanged. Restyle the scene as a refined magazine campaign with soft window light and natural film grain.
Z-Image FAQ
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Stunning AI images in seconds — fast, efficient, open-source