GLM Image Models by Zhipu AI
1 model2026
Last refreshed 2026-06-15. Next refresh: weekly.
Details
ResearcherZhipu AI
LicenseApache 2.0OSI-approved
Commercial useCommercial use: permitted
Models1
Released2026
Capabilities
MultimodalAll models
Links
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Zhipu AI's (Z.ai) flagship image generation family using a hybrid 16B architecture: a 9B autoregressive language model combined with a 7B diffusion decoder. Pioneered precise Chinese and English text rendering in AI-generated images. The first open-source multimodal image model trained entirely on Huawei Ascend hardware.
Decision facts
Current Variants
Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.
1 in view
GLM ImageCurrent
Use when the workload needs image generation, 16B parameters, and multimodal inputs.
2026-01image generation16B parametersmultimodal inputs
| Model | Use when | Released | Signals | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GLM Image | Use when the workload needs image generation, 16B parameters, and multimodal inputs. | 2026-01 | image generation16B parametersmultimodal inputs | Current |
Release Timeline
1 release group2026-01
1 current
GLM Image
Currentimage generation16B parametersmultimodal inputs
Specifications(1 models)
| Model | Released | Parameters | Multimodal |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM Image | 2026-01 | 16B | Yes |
