Z-Image is a lightweight text-to-image model on KIE that returns PNG stills in common aspect ratios.
On GenVid, free-tier users can run Z-Image with welcome credits—pick the model in Studio, enter a prompt, and export PNG.
It fits quick photoreal drafts, social crops, and concept frames when you do not need heavy editing features.
What it is
Z-Image is available on GenVid through the KIE unified jobs API (`POST /api/v1/jobs/createTask`). GenVid handles authentication, credit billing, and delivery—you work in Studio instead of wiring raw API calls.
Official parameter lists and model strings are documented on KIE; we mirror the same model ids in our catalog so quotes match production behavior.
Publisher & release notes
- Provider: Z-Image / KIE Market.
- Availability on GenVid follows the KIE Market catalog; when KIE adds fields or resolutions, Studio options are updated to match.
- Exact public launch dates vary by region and API tier—check KIE release notes for the latest.
Core capabilities
- Fast PNG generation from text prompts up to 1,000 characters (per KIE docs).
- Five aspect ratios: 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16.
- Low credit footprint for iteration-heavy workflows.
Limitations to plan for
- Text-to-image only—no built-in multi-image edit path in our Studio mapping.
- Output is PNG; switch to Nano Banana 2 or GPT Image 2.5 for JPG or heavier edit flows.
How to use on GenVid (step by step)
- Open /create/image.
- Select **Z-Image** in the model picker.
- Set aspect ratio, resolution, duration (video), or output format (image) as needed.
- Write a clear prompt—call out subject, lighting, camera, and (for video) audio or dialogue if supported.
- Confirm the credit quote, generate, then download from your history.
Pricing on GenVid
Each run spends GenVid credits based on the live catalog (base credits plus resolution/duration surcharges). New accounts receive welcome credits; paid packs and subscriptions unlock all models, 1080p, and commercial exports. See our pricing page for packs and subscription tiers.
Best use cases
- Social ads and short-form vertical video
- Product stills and marketplace imagery
- Storyboard frames before video generation
- Creative iteration when you need fast turnaround
Pros and cons (editorial)
- Pro: Fast PNG generation from text prompts up to 1,000 characters (per KIE docs).
- Pro: Five aspect ratios: 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16.
- Con: Text-to-image only—no built-in multi-image edit path in our Studio mapping.
- Con: Output is PNG; switch to Nano Banana 2 or GPT Image 2.5 for JPG or heavier edit flows.
FAQ highlights
- Do I need a separate KIE API key? No—GenVid uses platform credits.
- Can free users run this model? Check the model badge; free-tier allowlists are listed on /pricing.
- Are outputs watermarked? Free tier may watermark; paid plans export clean files.
Copy-ready prompts
Street portrait
Good 3:4 or 9:16 social still.
Candid street portrait, golden hour, shallow depth of field, natural skin texture, PNG clean background blur
Product flat lay
E-commerce mock still.
Minimal skincare flat lay on linen, soft window light, top-down 1:1, no text
Interior wide
Architecture-style frame.
Scandinavian living room wide shot, 16:9, realistic materials, soft shadows
Z-Image vs alternatives on GenVid
| Z-Image | Nano Banana 2 | GPT Image 2.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Fast PNG generation from text prompts up to 1,000 characters (per KIE docs). | Varies | Varies |
| Media | Image | Image | Image |
| Try on GenVid | Studio | Studio | Studio |
Sources
Try it on GenVid: All models · Text to Image · Pricing