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Model overview
nunchaku-qwen-image-edit-2509 is a quantized version of Qwen-Image-Edit-2509, an image-editing model developed by the Nunchaku Team. This model is based on Qwen-Image and represents advances in complex text rendering for image manipulation tasks. The quantization process reduces model size while maintaining performance quality, making it suitable for efficient inference on consumer hardware. The model comes in multiple variants with different data types (INT4 and NVFP4) and rank configurations to balance speed and quality based on your hardware requirements.
Model inputs and outputs
The model accepts images and text instructions as inputs and produces edited images as outputs. It operates as an image-to-image transformer, allowing users to modify existing images based on textual descriptions or editing prompts. The quantized variants preserve the core functionality of the original while reducing computational demands.
Inputs
- Source image: The image to be edited
- Text instruction: A description of the desired edit or modification
Outputs
- Edited image: The modified image reflecting the requested changes
Capabilities
The model handles text-guided image editing with support for complex text rendering. It can process various editing scenarios from simple modifications to more intricate transformations. Multiple versions exist for different use cases: standard inference models for general editing, 4-step lightning models for rapid generation, and 8-step variants for cases where quality matters over speed. The lightning models are fused with specialized LoRA weights to accelerate inference while minimizing quality loss.
What can I use it for?
Image editing applications benefit from this model's efficiency and quality balance. Content creators can use it for rapid prototyping of visual edits, marketers can automate product image modifications, and developers can integrate it into applications requiring fast image manipulation. The quantized nature makes it accessible for deployment on standard GPUs without requiring high-end hardware. The 4-step lightning variants are particularly useful when response time is critical, such as in interactive web applications or real-time editing interfaces.
Things to try
Experiment with different rank configurations (r32 for speed, r128 for quality) to find the optimal balance for your specific use case. Test the lightning variants with 4 or 8 steps to observe how inference speed improves with fewer diffusion steps. Compare results between INT4 and NVFP4 data types if you have access to different GPU architectures. Try combining editing instructions with various image styles to understand how the model handles complex artistic transformations and maintains coherence with detailed text prompts.