Qwen releases Qwen-Image-2.1

Qwen open-sourced Qwen-Image-2.1 on September 20, 2026. The 7B-parameter image model combines text-to-image generation and image editing, with native support for transparent images.

Models: Qwen-Image-2.1

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Source: Qwen research, checked Oct 3, 2026. Summarized from the provider’s announcement.