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Qwen-Image 3.0 API

Clear instruction following and stable text, at about 2 cents an image

alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/text-to-image alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/edit

FromUp to −24%

$0.023/img$0.03

per image · 1K

Open in Studio API

Try Qwen-Image 3.0

Runs on your balance at the price shown on the button. Results are saved to your account.

Open full-screen Studio

Prompt*

0/5000

Aspect ratio

Output image shape.

Resolution

1K ≈ 1 MP, 2K ≈ 4 MP.

Estimated cost…

Create a free account with Google or email — pay only for what you generate.

Your image will appear here

Write a prompt, pick your settings and hit Run. You only pay for successful generations.

What is Qwen-Image 3.0?

Qwen-Image 3.0 generates and edits 1K–2K images with clear instruction following and stable Chinese and English text rendering, at a flat low price per image.

Flat price

Same at 1K and 2K

Stable text

Chinese & English

Editing

1–3 input images

Fast

Seconds per image

Everyday Qwen

The standard Qwen-Image 3.0 is the value pick: reliable prompt following, clean text and quick edits at the same price for 1K and 2K.

Qwen-Image 3.0 pricing

Pay per image. No subscription. Failed generations are refunded automatically.

Tier	Official price	Cheaper Gen.	You save
1K ≈1 MP	~~$0.03~~/img	$0.023/img	−24%
2K ≈4 MP	~~$0.03~~/img	$0.023/img	−24%

Official price: Alibaba Cloud Model Studio list price for qwen-image-3.0 ($0.03 per image at 1K or 2K; $0.003 per input image). Prices verified 2026-10-16.

Specifications

Resolutions: 1K · 2K
Aspect ratios: 1:1 · 4:3 · 3:4 · 16:9 · 9:16 · 3:2 · 2:3
Edit inputs: 1–3 images

Use Qwen-Image 3.0 via API

One request to start a job, one to fetch the result. Same shape for every model.

Full API reference

import os, time, requests

API = "https://cheapergen.com/api/v1"
headers = {"Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY']}"}

# 1. Submit the job
job = requests.post(f"{API}/run/alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/text-to-image", headers=headers, json={
    "prompt": "A bilingual night-market poster that reads “夜市 NIGHT MARKET — Friday 7 PM”, lanterns, bold layout",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "resolution": "1K"
}).json()

# 2. Poll until it finishes (or pass "webhook_url" and skip polling)
while job["status"] in ("queued", "running"):
    time.sleep(3)
    job = requests.get(f"{API}/generations/{job['id']}", headers=headers).json()

print(job["status"], job["output"]["images"][0]["url"] if job["status"] == "succeeded" else job["error"])

const API = "https://cheapergen.com/api/v1";
const headers = {
  Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY}`,
  "Content-Type": "application/json",
};

// 1. Submit the job
let job = await fetch(`${API}/run/alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/text-to-image`, {
  method: "POST",
  headers,
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "prompt": "A bilingual night-market poster that reads “夜市 NIGHT MARKET — Friday 7 PM”, lanterns, bold layout",
    "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
    "resolution": "1K"
  }),
}).then((r) => r.json());

// 2. Poll until it finishes (or pass webhook_url and skip polling)
while (job.status === "queued" || job.status === "running") {
  await new Promise((r) => setTimeout(r, 3000));
  job = await fetch(`${API}/generations/${job.id}`, { headers }).then((r) => r.json());
}

console.log(job.status === "succeeded" ? job.output.images[0].url : job.error);

curl -X POST https://cheapergen.com/api/v1/run/alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/text-to-image \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $CHEAPERGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "prompt": "A bilingual night-market poster that reads “夜市 NIGHT MARKET — Friday 7 PM”, lanterns, bold layout",
  "aspect_ratio": "1:1",
  "resolution": "1K"
}'

Text to Image

alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/text-to-image

Image Edit

alibaba/qwen-image-3.0/edit

Example prompts

Hit “Try it” to load a prompt into the playground above.

A cute shop sign that reads “早安咖啡 GOOD MORNING COFFEE”, hand-painted wood, morning light
Try it
Product photo of a jade-green ceramic teacup on linen, soft shadows
Try it

Qwen-Image 3.0 FAQ

Qwen-Image 3.0 is billed per generated image at the chosen resolution. Failed generations are not charged.

Yes — Qwen-Image is known for accurate Chinese and English text in posters, menus, packaging and infographics.

Yes. Requests run on Alibaba's Qwen-Image 3.0 through official API channels, at a lower price than Alibaba Cloud's list price.

Yes, subject to Alibaba Cloud's terms and our Terms of Service.

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Qwen-Image 3.0 is developed by Alibaba. Cheaper Gen. provides API access through official upstream endpoints and does not own the model. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. · Markdown · OpenAPI