Core Functionality:
At its heart, Qwen Image API leverages multimodal diffusion transformers to convert text prompts into detailed, artistic images, supporting both English and Chinese for native text integration.
The Qwen Image API empowers creators, developers, and businesses to generate and edit photorealistic images effortlessly. Whether you're crafting intricate designs or refining existing visuals, this powerful Qwen API integrates seamlessly into your workflow, delivering multilingual text rendering and advanced editing capabilities that rival top models.
The prompt to generate the image with
Click to upload or drag and drop
Supported formats: JPEG, PNG, WEBP Maximum file size: 10MB
The reference image to guide the generation
Denoising strength. 1.0 = fully remake; 0.0 = preserve original
The format of the generated image
Acceleration level for image generation. Options: 'none', 'regular', 'high'. Higher acceleration increases speed. 'regular' balances speed and quality. 'high' is recommended for images without text
The negative prompt for the generation
The same seed and the same prompt given to the same version of the model will output the same image every time
The number of inference steps to perform
The CFG (Classifier Free Guidance) scale is a measure of how close you want the model to stick to your prompt when looking for a related image to show you
The safety checker is always enabled in Playground. It can only be disabled by setting false through the API.

The prompt to generate the image with
The size of the generated image
The number of inference steps to perform
The same seed and the same prompt given to the same version of the model will output the same image every time
The CFG (Classifier Free Guidance) scale is a measure of how close you want the model to stick to your prompt when looking for a related image to show you
The safety checker is always enabled in Playground. It can only be disabled by setting false through the API.
The format of the generated image
The negative prompt for the generation
Acceleration level for image generation. Options: 'none', 'regular', 'high'. Higher acceleration increases speed. 'regular' balances speed and quality. 'high' is recommended for images without text

Explore different use cases and parameter configurations
Complete guide to using
Discover Qwen Image API for stunning AI-generated visuals. Explore Qwen text to image API and Qwen image to image API features, models, and real-world uses on Kie.ai.

The Qwen Image API is a cutting-edge AI tool from Alibaba's Qwen series, designed for high-quality image generation and manipulation.
At its heart, Qwen Image API leverages multimodal diffusion transformers to convert text prompts into detailed, artistic images, supporting both English and Chinese for native text integration.
It excels in creative industries, offering tools for everything from marketing visuals to product prototyping, all accessible via simple API calls.
Built on Apache 2.0 licensed models, Qwen API encourages innovation with community-driven enhancements and easy integration into platforms like Kie.ai.
The Qwen Image API encompasses two primary models, each tailored for specific creative needs:
This model transforms descriptive text prompts into high-fidelity images using the Qwen text to image API. With 20B parameters, it handles complex scenes, photorealistic details, and multilingual text rendering, making it ideal for generating original artwork from scratch.
Powered by Qwen-Image-Edit, this utilizes the Qwen image to image API for precise modifications. It supports semantic changes like style transfers and appearance edits such as object insertion or removal, while preserving image integrity.
Multilingual Text Rendering – Seamlessly integrate English and Chinese text into images with native font matching, perfect for global branding via Qwen text to image API.
Dual-Mode Precision – Combine semantic (style shifts, pose changes) and appearance (object add/remove) editing in Qwen image to image API for flawless modifications.
Optimized Inference – Generate or edit images in seconds with distilled 8-step processing, reducing costs without sacrificing quality in Qwen API workflows.
Artistic Versatility – Support for various styles, from photorealistic to Ghibli-inspired, empowering creative freedom across Qwen Image API models.
Apache 2.0 Licensing – Freely customize and deploy, fostering community innovations and easy integration into Kie.ai projects.
Top-Tier Performance – Outperforms peers in text accuracy and editing fidelity, as validated by independent arenas.
Explore how Qwen Image API sparks creativity across industries on Kie.ai:
Marketing Mastery – Use Qwen text to image API to craft custom visuals for ads, ensuring precise text overlays for multilingual campaigns.
Product Prototyping – Leverage Qwen image to image API to edit prototypes, inserting elements or changing styles for rapid iterations.
Social Media Magic – Generate engaging posts with Qwen API, from meme edits to stylized portraits that captivate audiences.
| Aspect | QWEN IMAGE | GEMINI 2.5 FLASH IMAGE | FLUX KONTEXT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Fast, open-source image generation and editing with superior text rendering | Accurate artificial intelligence for image modification and creation using everyday language | Image creation and modification based on context |
| Editing Precision | High: Excels in precise text edits, object manipulation, and detail preservation | Elevated: Shines in item exchanges, aesthetic conversions, and maintaining visual harmony | Average: Effective for general alterations, has difficulty with intricate elements |
| Speed | Ultra-fast: ~8-20 seconds per edit | Quick: Several dozen seconds for each operation | Fluctuating: Takes longer on intricate jobs (potentially minutes) |
| Realism & Physics | Superior: High realism with accurate lighting and physics compliance | Outstanding: Lifelike illumination, shading, and adherence to physical laws | Solid: Realism tied to surroundings, with sporadic discrepancies |
| Style Transfer | Strong: Precise style transfers with multilingual text integration | Adaptable: Smooth shifts between realistic photos and creative art forms | Robust: Fluid changes in appearance, not as exact |
| Consistency | High: Strong subject and semantic consistency in edits | Superb: Preserves uniformity through multiple versions | Unreliable during elaborate modifications |
| Pricing | $0.0125 per image on Kie.ai | $0.02 per image on Kie.ai | $0.025 or $0.05 per image on Kie.ai |
Get started with our product in just a few simple steps...
Register on Kie.ai, obtain your API key for Qwen API integration.
Craft a detailed text description for Qwen text to image API or upload an image with edit instructions for Qwen image to image API.
Use a simple POST request to the endpoint, specifying parameters like steps and guidance scale.
Receive the output, then iterate with edits via Qwen Image API for polished results.
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