Qwen Image 2
qwen-image-2A next-generation image generation and editing model from Alibaba's Qwen team. Supports text-to-image and image editing with strong text rendering, especially for Chinese.
- Price
- US$0.042/image
- Aspect ratios
- 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 2:1, 1:2
- Input → output
- Text → Image
- Developer
- Alibaba (Qwen)
- Updated
- September 24, 2026
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Input & output
This run
US$0.042 · 4.2 credits
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Examples
Open full sizePrompt
A serene Japanese garden with a red bridge over a koi pond, morning light
Settings
- aspect_ratio
- 4:3
Open full sizePrompt
Three green tree frogs perch side by side on a moss-covered rock glistening with moisture: the left frog has its eyes slightly closed and relaxed lips, its smooth-textured skin conveying calmness; the middle frog’s eyelids are half-lowered, its gaze distant and mouth straight, its body faintly shimmering with a misty sheen that suggests aloofness; the right frog’s eyes are wide open, encircled by a soft golden glow, its lips curved into a gentle smile, a pink tongue extending about 3 millimeters, limbs naturally outstretched with clearly visible toe pads, radiating joy. The rock is blanketed in thick, lush green moss, wet and reflective, dotted with tiny water droplets and minute fragments of decaying leaves. In the softly blurred background, a tropical rainforest stream winds through the scene, morning mist drifting like gauze through the mid- and far distance, layers of ferns and banana leaves overlapping, their edges and veins adorned with crystal-clear dewdrops, some slowly sliding down. A slanted ray of morning light pierces through the forest canopy, forming a soft Tyndall beam in the mist that illuminates the frogs’ backs and nearby foliage. The image exhibits a realistic style with ultra-high-definition 8K natural photography quality, precisely controlled depth of field rendering the frogs sharply crisp while the background transitions smoothly into natural bokeh. Colors are richly saturated yet true to life—emerald frogs, deep green moss, warm gray mist, translucent…
Settings
- aspect_ratio
- 4:3
About Qwen Image 2
Qwen Image 2 is a model by Alibaba (Qwen) in the Image generation category. On Railwail, Qwen Image 2 costs US$0.042 per image. Supported aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 2:1 and 1:2.
Pricing
| Per image | US$0.042 per image |
|---|
- 1 credit = US$0.01
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Total
US$4.20
420 credits
Per run
US$0.042 · 4.2 credits
Fixed price per run, known before the run starts.
API
curl https://railwail.com/api/v1/images/generations \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $RAILWAIL_API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"model": "qwen-image-2",
"prompt": "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic"
}'import os
from openai import OpenAI
client = OpenAI(
api_key=os.environ["RAILWAIL_API_KEY"],
base_url="https://railwail.com/api/v1",
)
image = client.images.generate(
model="qwen-image-2",
prompt="A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic",
)
print(image.data[0].url)import OpenAI from "openai";
const client = new OpenAI({
apiKey: process.env.RAILWAIL_API_KEY,
baseURL: "https://railwail.com/api/v1",
});
const image = await client.images.generate({
model: "qwen-image-2",
prompt: "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic"
});
console.log(image.data[0].url);// npm install railwail
import railwail from "railwail";
const rw = railwail(process.env.RAILWAIL_API_KEY);
const res = await rw.image("qwen-image-2", "A lighthouse on a rocky coast at sunset, photorealistic");
console.log(res.data[0].url);Specifications
- Model ID
qwen-image-2- Developer
- Alibaba (Qwen)
- Category
- Image generation
- Input
- Text
- Output
- Image
- Aspect ratios
- 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 2:1, 1:2
- Billing
- Fixed price, known before the run
- Catalog entry updated
- September 24, 2026
Input parameters
Inputs and settings from the model's input schema. The example in the API section shows which of them the API accepts.
promptrequiredType: TextDefault: –Allowed values: –aspectRatioType: ChoiceDefault: –Allowed values: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 2:1 or 1:2
Tags
- replicate
- qwen
- text-to-image
Use cases
Frequently asked questions
What is Qwen Image 2?
Qwen Image 2 is a model by Alibaba (Qwen) in the Image generation category. On Railwail you can call it with an API key through the Railwail API.
How much does Qwen Image 2 cost on Railwail?
On Railwail, Qwen Image 2 costs US$0.042 per image. The price is known before the run starts. Usage is paid from prepaid credits; 1 credit equals US$0.01.
Which settings does Qwen Image 2 support?
According to its input schema, Qwen Image 2 knows these parameters: prompt and aspectRatio (1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 2:1 or 1:2).
How fast is Qwen Image 2?
There are not enough measured runs of Qwen Image 2 on Railwail yet to state a run time. It depends on the input, the settings and the load at the provider.
Is Qwen Image 2 better than FLUX 1.1 Pro?
That depends on the task. Qwen Image 2 (Alibaba (Qwen)) and FLUX 1.1 Pro (Black Forest Labs) are both models in the Image generation category. The comparison page shows their prices and specifications side by side.
Compare Qwen Image 2 and FLUX 1.1 ProHow do I use Qwen Image 2 through the API?
Create a Railwail API key and send your request with the model ID qwen-image-2. Code examples for curl, Python and JavaScript are in the API section of this page.
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Use Qwen Image 2 via the API
One API key for every model on Railwail. Usage is charged from prepaid credits, 1 credit = US$0.01.