Qwen Image

The qwen image api (Qwen-VL-Max) is a frontier vision-language model by Alibaba. It excels at high-resolution OCR, precise visual grounding with bounding boxes, and complex video analysis, outperforming GPT-4o in mathematical reasoning.

Modalities

Qwen Image pricing

Start from the cost of a single sample and pick a testing budget. GPTProto rates are 10% below list price.

Your usage

Model

$0.0315 / image

Images per month

Scenario presets

Related Models

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Qwen Image

Current

byQwen$0.0315 per time1K

GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst

byOpenAI$7.6/M input$28.5/M output

GPT Image 2.5 Flare

byOpenAI$7.6/M input$28.5/M output

Grok Imagine Image 2.0

byGrok$0.04 per time1K · 2K · more

Seedream 5.0 Pro (Build 260628)

byBytedance$0.0405 per time1K · 2K

Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image)

byGoogle$0.0202 per time1K

Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)

byGoogle$0.0402 per time1K · 2K · 4K

GPT Image 2

byOpenAI$6.4/M input$24/M output

Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image)

byGoogle$0.0402 per time1K · 2K · 4K

Seedream 5.0 (Build 260128)

byBytedance$0.0298 per time

Doubao Seedream 5.0 (Build 260128)

byBytedance$0.0298 per time

Grok Imagine Image

byGrok$0.012 per time

Kling Image o1

byKling$0.0224 per time

Grok Imagine 0.9

byGrok$0.135 per time

Image Watermark Remover

byGPTProto$0.01 per time

Image Zoom

byGPTProto$0.02 per time

Flux Kontext Max

byFlux$0.064 per time

Flux Kontext Pro

byFlux$0.032 per time

Ideogram Reframe v3

byIdeogram$0.048 per time

Ideogram Edit v3

byIdeogram$0.048 per time

Ideogram Remix v3

byIdeogram$0.048 per time

Midjourney

byMidjourney$0.0608 per time

Model			Resolution	Input → Output
Qwen ImageCurrent $		$0.03 per time	1K	Input: Text Output: Image
GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst $		$7.60 / $28.50 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
GPT Image 2.5 Flare $		$7.60 / $28.50 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Grok Imagine Image 2.0 $	—	$0.04 per time	1K · 2K · more	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Seedream 5.0 Pro (Build 260628) $		$0.04 per time	1K · 2K	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Nano Banana 2 Lite (Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite Image) $		$0.02 per time	1K	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) $		$0.04 per time	1K · 2K · 4K	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
GPT Image 2 $		$6.40 / $24.00 per 1M	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Nano Banana 2 (Gemini 3.1 Flash Image) $		$0.04 per time	1K · 2K · 4K	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Seedream 5.0 (Build 260128) $		$0.03 per time	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Doubao Seedream 5.0 (Build 260128) $		$0.03 per time	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Grok Imagine Image $		$0.01 per time	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Kling Image o1 $		$0.02 per time	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Grok Imagine 0.9 $	—	$0.14 per time	—	Input: Text Output: Image
Image Watermark Remover $	—	$0.01 per time	—	Input: Image Output: Image
Image Zoom $	—	$0.02 per time	—	Input: Image Output: Image
Flux Kontext Max $		$0.06 per time	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Flux Kontext Pro $		$0.03 per time	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image
Ideogram Reframe v3 $		$0.05 per time	—	Input: Image Output: Image
Ideogram Edit v3 $		$0.05 per time	—	Input: Image Output: Image
Ideogram Remix v3 $		$0.05 per time	—	Input: Text Output: Image
Midjourney $		$0.06 per time	—	Input: TextInput: Image Output: Image

Core Features of the Qwen Image API

The qwen image api provides specialized tools for high-resolution document extraction and visual reasoning.

Native High-Res OCR

Preserves clarity for small text in complex layouts, outperforming standard LLMs on dense document extraction.

Precise Visual Grounding

Outputs exact bounding box coordinates for objects, enabling advanced visual search and UI automation.

20+ Minute Video Analysis

Analyzes long-duration video through dynamic sampling for temporal event detection and summarization.

Complex Chart Reasoning

Interprets graphs, tables, and mathematical formulas with state-of-the-art accuracy on MathVista.

Qwen Image API: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about implementing the qwen image api for OCR, document understanding, and visual grounding tasks on GPTProto.

How does the qwen image api handle high-res documents?

Unlike models that downscale images, the qwen image api supports variable input resolutions. This allows the qwen api to preserve the sharpness of small fonts and intricate details in architectural drawings or dense academic papers, leading to superior OCR accuracy compared to fixed-grid models.

Can the qwen api process long-form video content?

Yes, the qwen image api is capable of analyzing videos longer than 20 minutes. It uses dynamic frame sampling to perform temporal reasoning, allowing users to ask questions about specific events or patterns occurring across long durations of footage.

Is the qwen image api compatible with OpenAI SDKs?

Absolutely. We provide an OpenAI-compatible endpoint for the qwen image api. You can use your existing Python or Node.js OpenAI client by simply updating the base URL and setting the model name to qwen-image, making integration effortless.

What is the pricing structure for the qwen image api?

The qwen image api is highly cost-effective, with both input and output priced at approximately $2.80 per 1M tokens. This is significantly more affordable than Claude 3.5 Sonnet, especially for high-volume tasks like bulk document extraction or large-scale OCR.

Does the qwen api support visual grounding coordinates?

Yes, the qwen image api can output precise normalized coordinates [ymin, xmin, ymax, xmax] for objects it detects. This makes the qwen api perfect for building visual search engines, automated safety auditing, or UI interaction tools.

Is data sent to the qwen image api used for training?

No. Data submitted through the GPTProto qwen image api is not used for model training. We prioritize enterprise-grade privacy, ensuring that your images and prompts remain confidential and secure at all times.