Qwen is an AI image generation model developed by Alibaba. It supports text-to-image generation, image-to-image transformation, and advanced image editing. Known for its strong prompt adherence, diverse style capabilities, and excellent CJK language support, it's a versatile tool for creators worldwide.

What makes Qwen different from other image generators?

Qwen stands out with its excellent handling of cultural art styles (particularly Chinese, Japanese, and Korean aesthetics), strong CJK text rendering in images, and comprehensive editing capabilities. It offers text-to-image, image-to-image, and image editing all in one model — a combination not all competitors provide.

What types of images can Qwen generate?

Qwen can generate photorealistic scenes, digital art, traditional art styles (Chinese ink painting, Japanese ukiyo-e, etc.), illustrations, product photography, portraits, landscapes, concept art, and more. It adapts to any artistic style through detailed prompts.

New accounts get 5 sign-up credits, and logged-in users can claim 5 check-in credits every day. When you need more balance, Qwen stays pay-as-you-go with no subscription required.

Can Qwen render text in images?

Yes. Qwen has strong text rendering capabilities, particularly for Chinese and English text. It can generate posters, social media graphics, and branded content with embedded typography — a key advantage for Asian market content creation.

Does Qwen support image editing?

Yes. Qwen supports advanced image editing including inpainting (modifying specific areas), style transfer, element addition/removal, and targeted modifications. All editing is guided by natural language prompts for intuitive creative control.

How does Qwen compare to GPT-4o Image?

Both are powerful models. GPT-4o excels at English text rendering and conversational image generation. Qwen offers superior CJK language support, stronger traditional art style rendering, and dedicated image editing capabilities. For Asian market content or traditional art styles, Qwen has an advantage.

What are the best alternatives to Qwen?

Popular alternatives include Midjourney V7 (premium artistic quality), Flux 2 (fast, excellent prompt adherence), GPT-4o Image (outstanding text rendering), Ideogram 3 (best typography), Nano Banana (fast and affordable), and Imagen 4 (Google's flagship). Compare them in the table above.

Qwen Image Model - Alibaba Text-to-Image and Image Editing

Qwen Image Samples

Qwen Prompt Templates

Formula: Subject + Style/Medium + Lighting + Composition + Mood + Details. Qwen responds well to specific artistic style references and cultural aesthetic cues.

Detailed Scene

A calligrapher in a traditional Chinese study, grinding ink on a stone inkwell, rice paper spread on a rosewood desk, afternoon light through latticed windows casting geometric shadows, contemplative atmosphere, fine art photography

Style Reference

A bustling harbor at sunset in the style of Turner's maritime paintings, warm golden light dissolving into misty atmosphere, sailing ships with billowing sails, dramatic cloud formations, oil on canvas texture

Technical Precision

Macro photograph of a mechanical watch movement, every gear and jewel bearing in sharp focus, metallic surfaces reflecting warm studio light, 100mm macro lens at f/4, professional horological photography

How Qwen Compares to Other Image Generators

See how Qwen stacks up against the leading AI image generation models in 2026.

Capability	Qwen	Midjourney V7	Flux 2	GPT-4o Image	Ideogram 3	Imagen 4
Max Resolution	2K	4K+	4MP	2048x2048	2K+	2K
Text to Image
Image to Image
Image Editing
Style Versatility	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Text Rendering	Very Good	Excellent	Excellent	Outstanding	Outstanding	Very Good
Chinese/CJK Text	Outstanding	Good	Good	Very Good	Very Good	Good
Generation Speed	Fast	~4s Draft	<1s (Klein)	Medium	Medium	Fast

Qwen Use Cases

Social Media Content

Create eye-catching visuals for social platforms. Qwen's fast generation and style versatility make it ideal for producing engaging graphics, story images, and post visuals at scale.

Content Creators

Marketing & Branding

Generate professional marketing assets including ad creatives, brand visuals, and campaign imagery. Qwen's text rendering capability is particularly useful for posters and branded graphics.

Marketing Teams

Digital Art & Illustration

Explore diverse artistic styles from traditional Chinese ink painting to modern digital art. Qwen's cultural aesthetic understanding produces authentic renderings across artistic traditions.

Artists & Designers

E-Commerce Visuals

Transform product photos with image-to-image capabilities. Generate lifestyle shots, styled backgrounds, and creative product presentations to boost conversion rates.

E-Commerce Sellers

Publishing & Editorial

Create custom illustrations for books, magazines, and digital publications. Qwen handles both Western and Eastern artistic styles with equal proficiency for global audiences.

Publishers

App & Game Design

Generate concept art, UI assets, character designs, and environment art. The image editing capabilities enable iterative refinement of creative assets for development teams.

Developers & Game Studios

How to Use Qwen

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Choose Your Mode

Select Text-to-Image to generate from a prompt, or Image-to-Image to transform an uploaded image.

02

Write Your Prompt

Describe the image you want with details about subject, style, lighting, and mood. Qwen supports prompts in multiple languages including English and Chinese.

03

Configure Settings

Set your preferred aspect ratio, resolution, and any style parameters to match your creative vision.

04

Generate & Download

Hit Generate and get your image quickly. Download in full quality or iterate on the prompt for refinement.

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Qwen on YouTube

Qwen Image Edit Full Tutorial: 26 Different Demo Cases

SECourses

Comprehensive tutorial demonstrating 26 different image editing use cases with Qwen. Covers text editing, style transfer, object manipulation, and more with step-by-step demonstrations.

Qwen Image Models Training - 0 to Hero Level Tutorial

SECourses

Complete training tutorial for Qwen image models from beginner to advanced. Covers model setup, fine-tuning techniques, and production workflows.

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Qwen on Reddit

Which open source image generation model is the best?

Community discussion comparing open-source image generation models. Qwen features prominently in recommendations alongside Flux and other top models.

r/LocalLLaMA711 upvotes166 comments

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Qwen on X

Alibaba Qwen@Alibaba_Qwen

Excited to introduce Qwen-Image-Edit! Built on 20B Qwen-Image, it brings precise bilingual text editing while preserving style.

Official announcement of Qwen-Image-Edit built on the 20B Qwen-Image model. Features precise bilingual text editing capabilities while preserving the original image style.

Artificial Analysis@ArtificialAnlys

Qwen-Image is the new open weights image champion model

Artificial Analysis recognizes Qwen-Image as the leading open-weights image generation model, highlighting its competitive performance against proprietary alternatives.

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Start Creating with Qwen

Generate stunning AI images from text, transform existing images, or edit with precision. Versatile, powerful, and fast — just your imagination and Qwen.

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Qwen AI Image Generator

Qwen Features

Text-to-Image Generation

Image-to-Image Transformation

Advanced Image Editing

Rich Style Diversity

Strong Text Rendering

Fast Generation

Text-to-Image Generation

Image-to-Image Transformation

Advanced Image Editing

Rich Style Diversity

Strong Text Rendering

Fast Generation

Text-to-Image Generation

Image-to-Image Transformation

Advanced Image Editing

Rich Style Diversity

Strong Text Rendering

Fast Generation

Start Creating with Qwen

Qwen AI Image Generator

Qwen Image Samples

Qwen Features

Text-to-Image Generation

Image-to-Image Transformation

Advanced Image Editing

Rich Style Diversity

Strong Text Rendering

Fast Generation

Text-to-Image Generation

Image-to-Image Transformation

Advanced Image Editing

Rich Style Diversity

Strong Text Rendering

Fast Generation

Text-to-Image Generation

Image-to-Image Transformation

Advanced Image Editing

Rich Style Diversity

Strong Text Rendering

Fast Generation

Qwen Prompt Templates

Detailed Scene

Style Reference

Technical Precision

How Qwen Compares to Other Image Generators

Qwen Use Cases

Social Media Content

Marketing & Branding

Digital Art & Illustration

E-Commerce Visuals

Publishing & Editorial

App & Game Design

How to Use Qwen

Choose Your Mode

Write Your Prompt

Configure Settings

Generate & Download

Qwen on YouTube

Qwen on Reddit

Qwen on X

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