AlibabaHow to Use Z-Image Turbo
Make an Z-Image Turbo image in the CheaperGen Studio — no code, no install, no Alibaba account. Pick a mode, write one clear prompt, set the size and press Generate. A test costs $0.005; developers can follow the API tutorial instead.
- Modes
- 1
- Text → Image
- Test image
- $0.005
- 1K
- Sizes
- up to 2K
- 2 options
- Failed runs
- $0
- refunded automatically
Prompt builder
Build a Z-Image Turbo prompt
Fill in the parts of the shot; the prompt assembles itself. Send it to the playground below and run it — the steps after it explain each part.
Your Z-Image Turbo prompt
Fill in a few boxes — or start from the example — and the prompt appears here.
Try it
Try Z-Image Turbo here
Runs on your balance at the price on the button; failed runs are refunded. Results are saved to your account.
Before you start
Which Z-Image Turbo mode to use
Z-Image Turbo has 1 mode. Pick by what you already have.
| Mode | You give it | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text → Image | A prompt | Images from a description: concepts, illustrations, ad visuals. | $0.0048/image |
Step by step
How to use Z-Image Turbo in 6 steps
- 1
Open Z-Image Turbo in the Studio
Open the Studio (it opens with Z-Image Turbo selected), or choose the Image tab and pick Z-Image Turbo in the model menu. Sign in with Google or your email; you pay per generation from prepaid credits.
- 2
Choose what to make
- Text → Image — a prompt.
- 3
Write the prompt
One shot per prompt works best. Cover these, in plain sentences:
- Subject. The main subject and its key details: material, colour, expression, product features.
- Composition. Framing and angle: close-up, flat lay, three-quarter view, rule of thirds, negative space.
- Setting and light. Background, environment and lighting: studio softbox, golden hour, neon.
- Style. Photo, illustration, 3D render or painting — plus lens or medium details.
More structure and examples: the Z-Image Turbo prompt guide.
- 4
Set the options
The settings sit under the prompt; rarely needed ones are behind ⋯. What each does — and to the price — is in the table below.
- 5
Generate
The exact price is shown before you run: press Generate (or ⌘/Ctrl + Enter). The amount is held from your balance and refunded in full if the generation fails.
- 6
Download and iterate
Results appear above the prompt; download them from there. Change one thing per try — the prompt, the composition or a setting — so you know what helped. Compare runs the same prompt on several models side by side, and Code shows the same request for the API.
Settings
Z-Image Turbo settings explained
For Text → Image. Prices are per image.
| Setting | Choices | Default | What it does | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:4, 16:9, 9:16, 3:2, 2:3 | 1:1 | Output image shape. | Changes the price |
| Resolution | 1K, 2K | 1K | 1K ≈ 1 MP; 2K ≈ 4 MP (long side up to 2048 px). | $0.0048–$0.0108/image |
| Seed(⋯) | Free text | — | Use the same seed and settings to reproduce a result. Leave empty for random. | No effect on the price |
Every tier and a calculator: Z-Image Turbo API Pricing.
Worked example
A first prompt to try
Text → Image with the default settings. Paste it into the Studio and change one thing at a time.
“Product photo of a ceramic tea set on bamboo, soft daylight, minimal”
Aspect ratio: 1:1 · Resolution: 1K
$0.005$0.015 for this image
Try it in the StudioAvoid these
Common Z-Image Turbo mistakes
Drafting at 2K
Every try at 2K costs 2.3× one at 1K. Settle the composition and motion at 1K, then render the keeper at the size you deliver.
Describing what you don't want
Prompts work better when they describe what should be on screen. "No blur" or "no extra fingers" can pull the result towards the very thing you name.
FAQ
How to use Z-Image Turbo: questions
Z-Image Turbo is Alibaba's open-weights model. CheaperGen provides API access to the open weights, run on GPU inference for open-source models, and does not own the model. Trademarks belong to their respective owners.