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About Z-Image https://z-image.net

Z-Image is an efficient AI image generation platform developed by Alibaba's Tongyi-MAI team. Built on a 6-billion parameter foundation model, Z-Image combines cutting-edge efficiency with professional-quality output, making advanced AI image generation accessible to creators, developers, and businesses worldwide.

Key Features

Lightning-Fast Generation: Sub-second inference latency with only 8 steps using advanced Decoupled-DMD distillation technology.

Bilingual Text Rendering: Accurately renders both English and Chinese text with exceptional clarity - perfect for multilingual designs and marketing materials.

Consumer Hardware Ready: Runs efficiently on accessible devices with just 16GB VRAM, eliminating expensive infrastructure requirements.

Photorealistic Quality: Professional-grade images with exceptional detail powered by Scalable Single-Stream DiT architecture.

Technology Stack

  • 6-billion parameter foundation model
  • Scalable Single-Stream DiT architecture
  • Decoupled-DMD distillation for optimal efficiency
  • Support for JPEG, PNG, WebP formats
  • Multiple aspect ratios (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 21:9)

Target Audience

Content creators seeking fast iteration, developers building AI-powered applications, businesses requiring multilingual visual content, and professionals who need production-ready quality without expensive GPU infrastructure.

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