Z Image Turbo
ImageWaveSpeed · Text to image · from $0.005
Z-Image-Turbo is a 6 billion parameter text-to-image model that generates photorealistic images in sub-second time. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

PromptExpand
A translucent jellyfish made of flowing liquid fire and smoke, floating inside a cube of solid ice. The ice is melting, dripping water that turns into gold coins. Stark contrast between the warm orange fire and cold blue ice. Studio lighting, black background, 3D render style, caustics lighting effects, refraction, octane render, 8k.
Parameters
Official parameters only. Explicit capabilities are limited to what the official description states.
| Dimension | Z Image Turbo |
|---|---|
| Task | Text to image |
| Starting price | $0.005/run |
| Resolution | Default 1024×1024 |
| Aspect ratio | Not listed officially |
| Duration | — |
| Explicit capabilities | Text to image |
Explicit capabilities are only those stated in the official description. Nothing is inferred.
Pricing
Beyond the starting price, resolution and duration change the actual cost.
| Model | Unit price | Resolution / duration | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z Image Turbo | $0.005/run | 1024×1024 | wavespeed | 11/11/2026 |
Prices are official starting prices, excluding tax and FX. Refer to the official source.
Samples for this task
Official samples. Task and parameters are defined by the original page.

A translucent jellyfish made of flowing liquid fire and smoke, floating inside a cube of solid ice. The ice is melting, dripping water that turns into gold coins. Stark contrast between the warm orange fire and cold blue ice. Studio lighting, black background, 3D render style, caustics lighting effects, refraction, octane render, 8k.

A clean exploded view diagram of modern over-ear headphones. All components are deconstructed and floating in mid-air to show the internal structure. White background, studio lighting, soft shadows, industrial design style, high resolution, photorealistic, 8k.

Cinematic wide shot of a battle-worn viking warrior standing in a blizzard. Wearing intricate silver armor with fur cloak. Face covered in mud and war paint. Snowflakes landing on eyelashes. Intense gaze, screaming. Epic mountain background, overcast sky, desaturated colors, gritty texture, highly detailed armor, 8k, Arri Alexa camera.

Retro 90s shojo manga style. Close-up of a girl with sparkling watery eyes and windblown hair. A clean white speech bubble next to her face. The text inside the bubble explicitly reads "I LOVE WaveSpeedAI". Soft dreamy atmosphere, starry background, delicate linework, vintage anime aesthetic.

Wong Kar-wai film style, a lonely man smoking a cigarette in a narrow Hong Kong hallway, 1990s. Greenish fluorescent lighting, heavy shadows, moody atmosphere. Slight motion blur to create a dreamlike quality. Film grain, vignetting, emotional, cinematic composition, dutch angle shot.
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Data source
Prices and samples come from the wavespeed official model page; last verified 11/11/2026. This page currently includes 5 official samples. Prompts and parameters are defined by the original page.
Prices change with resolution, duration and official updates. This page shows starting prices and default configurations only; refer to the official source for actual cost.
FAQ
- How much does Z Image Turbo cost?
- Z Image Turbo starts at $0.005/run on WaveSpeed. Actual cost varies with resolution, duration and retries. Last verified: 11/11/2026.
- Does Z Image Turbo support Chinese text?
- The official description does not explicitly list Chinese text capability. Validate with your actual copy before using it for Chinese text.
- What is the official task category for Z Image Turbo?
- The official task category is Text to image (Text to Image API). This page only shows verifiable tasks, prices and parameters; it does not infer use cases.
- How should I choose between Z Image Turbo and similar models?
- Start with a side-by-side comparison of Z Image Turbo and FLUX 2 Klein 9B: price, parameters and official samples on one page.


