Z Image Base is a 6B-parameter model that supports text-to-image and optional reference image guidance. Includes negative prompts, strength control, and flexible sizing for photorealistic results.
Added Jan 28, 2026
Approx. Price
$0.017 per image
Model Type
both
Settings
Generation controls available for this model.
Images Per Run
Up to 1
Output images
Input Images
Up to 1
Reference/edit images accepted • Route max 30 MB
Output Sizes
Custom Resolution
Negative Prompt
Default
N/A
Details you don't want in the image (e.g., blur, distortion, low quality).
Number of Images
Default
1
Output Format
Default
jpeg
Options (3)
JPEG, PNG, WebP
Choose the output image format
Resolution
Default
1024*1024
Options (8)
1024*1024 (Square (1024x1024)), 1024*768 (Landscape (4:3)), 768*1024 (Portrait (3:4)), 1024*576 (Landscape (16:9)) +4 more
Seed
Default
-1
Control reproducibility (-1 for random).
Strength
Default
0.6
How strongly the reference image influences the output (0 = preserve, 1 = reimagine).
Benchmarks
Benchmarks
Human preference benchmarks sourced from Artificial Analysis.
Text to Image
#102 / 146
ELO
1065.0
Appearances
5,942
95% CI
-8/8
Release Date 2026-01 · Matched as Z-Image Base
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