LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B

MultimodalAvailable
by CommunityModel ID: llava-1-6-vicuna-13b

LLaVA 1.6 (LLaVA-NeXT) with a Vicuna-13B language backbone. Open vision-language chat model that describes images, answers questions, reads charts and reasons about scenes. Version 1.6 adds higher input resolution and better OCR and reasoning than LLaVA 1.5.

Price
β‰ˆ $0.1021/run
Context
4,096 tokens
Max. output
1,024 tokens
Input β†’ output
Text + Image β†’ Text
Developer
Community
Updated
September 23, 2026
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Playground

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Input & output

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Question or instruction about the image

Image to analyze

Advanced settings (3)
Output
The answer appears here.

This run

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Examples

Real outputs from the public examples of this model on Replicate, with the prompt and settings that produced them. They were not generated live on this page.
  • InputInput

    Prompt

    What should I take into account when visiting this place?

    Response

    When visiting a place like the one shown in the image, which appears to be a serene lake with a dock and surrounded by mountains and forests, you should consider the following: 1. **Weather Conditions**: Be prepared for the local weather. It can change rapidly, especially in mountainous areas, so check the forecast and dress in layers. 2. **Safety**: If you plan to go on the water, make sure you have a life jacket and know how to swim. If you're not a strong swimmer, consider wearing a life jacket even if you're just walking along the shore. 3. **Wildlife**: Be aware of the local wildlife and maintain a safe distance. Do not feed the animals, as this can disrupt their natural behavior and diet. 4. **Leave No Trace**: Respect the environment by not littering and by staying on designated paths or trails. 5. **Emergency Preparedness**: Have a first aid kit and know basic first aid. It's also a good idea to have a way to contact emergency services if needed. 6. **Navigation**: If you're going into the woods or on the water, have a map or GPS device and know how to use it. 7. **Hydration and Nutrition**: Bring enough water and food for your visit, especially if you'll be active. 8. **Clothing and Gear**: Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and activities you plan to do. Bring sturdy footwear if you plan to hike or walk on uneven terrain. 9. **Local Regulations**: Follow any posted rules or regulations, which might include fishing regulations, fire restrictions, or…

  • InputInput

    Prompt

    What is unusual about this image?

    Response

    The image shows a person ironing clothes on the back of a moving vehicle, which is an unusual and potentially dangerous activity. Ironing clothes while a vehicle is in motion can be hazardous for the person doing the ironing as well as for other road users. The person is at risk of losing balance and falling off the vehicle, which could result in serious injury. Additionally, the iron could potentially cause a fire or damage to the vehicle or its surroundings if it overheats or malfunctions. This scene is not a safe or typical way to iron clothes and is likely staged for comedic or dramatic effect.

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About LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B

TL;DRAs of September 23, 2026

LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B is a model by Community in the Multimodal category. On Railwail, LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B costs β‰ˆ $0.1021 per run. The context window holds 4,096 tokens, and one response can be up to 1,024 tokens long.

LLaVA 1.6, also known as LLaVA-NeXT, connects a CLIP vision encoder to a Vicuna-13B chat model. It takes an image and a free-form prompt and returns conversational answers, making it a flexible option for detailed captioning, visual question answering, chart and document reading, and step-by-step visual reasoning. The 1.6 release improved input resolution and OCR over earlier LLaVA versions.
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Pricing

Prices in US dollars. Usage is charged from prepaid credits.
Typical run (β‰ˆ 87 s on L40S)$0.1021 per run
GPU time (L40S)$0.00117 per GPU second
  • Billed by the GPU time the run actually takes. When the run starts, 3Γ— the typical price is reserved from your balance and settled afterwards.
  • 1 credit = $0.01

Cost calculator

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s

Typical according to the provider: about 87.2 s

Total

$10.21

1,021 credits

Per run

$0.1021 Β· 10.21 credits

Billed by the actual GPU time; this is an estimate.

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API

Call LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B with your Railwail API key. Use this model ID in the request:

No verified API example

The public API passes a different input format than this model needs. Use the playground above.

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Specifications

Model ID
llava-1-6-vicuna-13b
Developer
Community
Category
Multimodal
Input
Text, Image
Output
Text
Context window
4,096 tokens
Max. output
1,024 tokens
Billing
By usage (tokens or GPU time)
Catalog entry updated
September 23, 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.

  • imagerequired

    Image to analyze

    Type: Text
    Default: –
    Allowed values: –
  • promptrequired

    Question or instruction about the image

    Type: Text
    Default: Describe this image in detail.
    Allowed values: up to 4,000 characters
  • top_p
    Type: Number
    Default: 1
    Allowed values: 0 to 1
  • max_tokens
    Type: Integer
    Default: 512
    Allowed values: 1 to 1,024
  • temperature
    Type: Number
    Default: 0.2
    Allowed values: 0 to 2

Tags

  • replicate
  • llava
  • captioning
  • vqa
  • vision-understanding
  • open-weights
  • image
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Frequently asked questions

What is LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B?

LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B is a model by Community in the Multimodal category.

How much does LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B cost on Railwail?

On Railwail, LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B costs β‰ˆ $0.1021 per run. You are charged for what each request actually uses. Usage is paid from prepaid credits; 1 credit equals $0.01.

What is the context window of LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B?

The context window of LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B holds 4,096 tokens. One response can be up to 1,024 tokens long.

How fast is LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B?

There are not enough measured runs of LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B on Railwail yet to state a run time. It depends on the input, the settings and the load at the provider.

Is LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B better than BLIP?

That depends on the task. LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B (Community) and BLIP (Salesforce) are both models in the Multimodal category. The comparison page shows their prices and specifications side by side.

Compare LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B and BLIP

Can LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B process images?

Yes. LLaVA 1.6 Vicuna 13B accepts images as input in addition to text.

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