Qwen Image 2.1 - All-in-one text-to-image and image editing workflow with support for up to 10 reference images and 2K export

Core Creative Capabilities

Qwen Image 2.1 supports three distinct creation modes in the same interface:

1. Text to image: Generate a new image from a written description that includes subject, composition, lighting, and visual style details

2. Reference-guided generation: Upload up to 10 reference images to define the object appearance, aesthetic direction, or layout you want the output to match

3. Image refinement: Upload an existing image, specify the elements you want to keep, and describe only the changes you want to apply, for targeted edits without full redraws

Supported Output Specifications

All generated and edited images can be exported at 1K or 2K resolution. The platform supports three output file formats:

• PNG: Full resolution with optional transparent background

• WebP: Smaller file size with support for transparent backgrounds

• JPEG: Standard lossy format for general use that does not support alpha channels

The platform accepts prompts up to 5000 characters long, so users can include full context, style guidelines, text to render in the image, and detailed constraints for more predictable results.

Common Use Cases

Users can apply Qwen Image 2.1 for a range of creative projects:

• Product imagery: Generate studio-style product photos, custom scene setups, and clean isolated product assets

• Posters and layouts: Define exact layout rules and include specified text content directly in the prompt, to generate draft poster designs without separate layout tools

• Creative concepts: Rapidly iterate on editorial illustrations, moodboard visuals, and early creative direction tests

• Design assets: Export elements with transparent backgrounds for direct use in other design workflows

Step-by-Step Workflow

Every generation follows 6 simple steps:

1. Select your base workflow: start from a blank text prompt, or select the image editing mode

2. Upload any reference images you want to use to guide the visual output

3. Write a clear prompt that explains your subject, scene, style requirements, or specific edit instructions

4. Adjust output settings: choose your aspect ratio, target resolution, and desired file format

5. Generate the image and review the full composition and fine details

6. Download the final file, or revise your prompt and generate new variations if you need adjustments

Usage and Billing

Generations use account credits. The exact credit cost for each generation is displayed inside the generator interface before you submit your request. Full details of available credit plans are listed on the public pricing page, and no hidden fees are applied to completed generations. To get more accurate results: explicitly state what parts of an existing image must remain unchanged when submitting an edit request, and explain the exact role of each uploaded reference image inside your prompt.