Z-Image — Image Generation

Generate images from text with adjustable guidance and sampling steps using the Z-Image foundation model.

What it is good for

Z-Image — Image Generation

Generate images from text with adjustable guidance and sampling steps using the Z-Image foundation model.

Create with Z-Image

Controlled production passes

Dial guidance for briefs that must match brand or layout constraints.

Typography-heavy visuals

Generate posters, packaging mocks, and UI comps with readable text.

Style exploration with tuning

Experiment with steps and CFG before committing to a look.

Key capabilities

Why creators pick Z-Image

CFG and step control

Adjust guidance scale and inference steps for literal or exploratory results.

Foundation-quality output

Higher fidelity than Turbo when the brief needs cleaner detail.

Strong text rendering

Better on-image typography and label work than the Turbo tier.

Flexible aspect ratios

Standard framing for social, product, and presentation layouts.

Repeatable generation settings

Keep guidance and step settings consistent when exploring a visual direction. Model training is not part of this workspace.

How to get a strong result

Tips for better results

Start with the subject, then add lighting, style, and anything that must stay the same. Upload a reference whenever you want a more controlled edit.

  1. 1

    Start near default CFG

    Guidance around 4 balances adherence and creativity for most prompts.

  2. 2

    Increase steps for finals

    More steps can sharpen detail at the cost of latency.

  3. 3

    Draft on Turbo first

    Validate direction on Z-Image Turbo, refine winners on Z-Image.

  4. 4

    Document winning pairs

    Save step and guidance settings that repeat well.

Series compare

Compare Z-Image versions

Z-Image Turbo for sub-second drafts versus Z-Image foundation with CFG — compare Tongyi-MAI text-to-image by speed and control.

Feature
Z-ImageCurrent
Best forFastest draftsTunable foundation
SpeedSub-secondModerate
Detail / resolutionStandard draftHigh
Text renderingGoodStrong
Creative controlMinimal settingsCFG + steps
Fine-tuning / baseNot supportedFoundation base

Z-Image — Frequently Asked Questions

Create Images with Z-Image