Qwen Image 2.1 is Alibaba’s compact and efficient AI image model for unified image generation and editing. It supports text-to-image creation, native transparent images, multi-reference editing with up to 10 images, local edits, and improved fidelity for people, products, and text.

Model Type:
Pricing: Qwen-Image-2.1 is priced at 4 credits per 1K image (≈ $0.02) and 8 credits per 2K image (≈ $0.04). High-tier top-ups (+10% bonus) bring effective pricing down to ~$0.018 per 1K image and ~$0.036 per 2K image.
Input

Describe the image you want to generate. Any language is supported, up to 5000 characters.

0/5000

Output aspect ratio. The actual pixel size also depends on the resolution tier.

Output resolution tier. Only 1K and 2K are supported. 2K takes noticeably longer to generate.

Background type. transparent outputs a PNG or WebP with a real alpha channel and cannot be used with JPEG. When using transparent, describe only the subject — prompts that mention a background, scene, surface, etc. may produce a non-transparent result.

Output image format. JPEG has no alpha channel, so it cannot be combined with a transparent background.

Rewrites the prompt into a fuller scene description before generating, which noticeably improves quality. Enabled by default (also when the parameter is omitted); pass false to turn it off.

The same seed with the same prompt and parameters reproduces the same image on the same model version. The seed actually used is returned with the result.

A configurable parameter. Defaults to true in the Playground.

There is no guarantee that everything can be filtered out; if you are not satisfied with the results, you will need to make your own arrangements.
Output
output typeimage
Generated output
Examples

Explore different use cases and parameter configurations

README

Complete guide to using qwen2-1/text-to-image

Qwen Image 2.1 API: Efficient & Unified Image Creation

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Generate Images from Text with Qwen Image API
Edit Existing Images with Qwen-Image-2.1 API
Create Native 2K Images with Qwen Image 2.1 API
Generate Transparent Images with Qwen Image 2.1
Extract Subjects as Transparent Image Assets
Combine Up to 10 Reference Images
Make Precise Local Edits with Qwen Image 2.1
Preserve People and Products Across Image Edits
Create Images with Better Text and Typography
Powerful Image Creation with a Compact 7B Architecture