Qwen-Image-2.1
Qwen-Image-2.1 is an openly published text-to-image generation and image-editing model (visual component: 7B parameters) released in the Qwen family and distributed via Hugging Face and ModelScope. It supports unified creation and editing workflows including native RGBA (transparent) output, multi-reference editing, and optimized inference for efficiency.
What it does
Use it to generate images from text, edit images, create transparent assets, and extract subjects from photographs.
- Availability
- Model weights, code, and a demo are linked; quick-start instructions are provided
- Pricing model
- free to download under Qwen Research License Agreement
- Deployment
- Can be run locally using the provided Diffusers pipeline
- Privacy
- Not established
- Licence
- Qwen Research License Agreement
Capability
Modality
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Target user
Evidence
6 claims- Qwen-Image-2.1 supports text-to-image generation and image editing. [1] [2]
We are excited to open-source **Qwen-Image-2.1**, a unified text-to-image generation and image editing model in the Qwen family.
Hugging Face. Quoted text is outside CC BY 4.0 and keeps its original rights. - The model can generate regular or transparent RGBA images. [2]
- **Native Transparency, Unified Creation and Editing** — Generate regular or transparent (RGBA) images from text, edit transparent layers, and extract subjects from photographs—all in one model.
Hugging Face. Quoted text is outside CC BY 4.0 and keeps its original rights. - Image editing supports up to 10 reference images. [1] [2]
We are excited to open-source **Qwen-Image-2.1**, a unified text-to-image generation and image editing model in the Qwen family.
Hugging Face. Quoted text is outside CC BY 4.0 and keeps its original rights. - Localized edits can be specified with circles, painted annotations, or separate masks. [2]
- **Versatile Editing** — Support up to **10 reference images**, specify local edits via circles, painted annotations, or separate masks, and preserve identity for people and products.
Hugging Face. Quoted text is outside CC BY 4.0 and keeps its original rights. - Model weights, a Hugging Face demo, and quick-start instructions are linked.
- The model is licensed under the Qwen Research License Agreement. [2]
This model is licensed under the [Qwen Research License Agreement](./LICENSE).
Hugging Face. Quoted text is outside CC BY 4.0 and keeps its original rights.
Sources
2
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Alibaba QwenOwner-controlled
https://www.alibabacloud.com/help/en/model-studio/newly-released-models#2026-10-02
Retrieved 2026-10-27 01:28 UTC
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Hugging FaceOwner-controlled
https://huggingface.co/Qwen/Qwen-Image-2.1
Retrieved 2026-10-27 01:28 UTC
Verified
Versions
4| Version | Effective | Change | Changed fields | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2026-10-14 21:47 UTC | evidence update | score | Current |
| 3 | 2026-09-30 11:22 UTC | material change | access, deployment, availability, deployment | Current |
| 2 | 2026-09-24 16:39 UTC | material change | modality, access, deployment, pricing, availability, deployment | Current |
| 1 | 2026-09-23 17:31 UTC | publication | None | Current |
In briefs
1- New model releases span quantized language models and image generation Daily brief 2026-09-23
Original catalog content is licensed under CC BY 4.0, attributed to wowsuchai. Source quotations and linked content keep their original rights.