Z-Image has competition: Qwen-Image 2512 Just Released!

Just before the clock strikes midnight on 2025, we have a massive new release: Qwen-Image-2512. In today's video, we’re putting this latest text-to-image model to the test to see if it can officially dethrone the fan-favorite Zimage as we head into 2026.

I’ll be walking you through my optimized Qwen-Image-2512 workflow, including how to utilize the GGUF version for maximum efficiency. A key takeaway for this model is that it thrives on structured prompting. I’ll show you how to strip away "narrative fluff" and organize your prompts by Subject, Pose, Clothing, Camera, and Lighting to get the most photorealistic results.

What's covered in this tutorial:

- Qwen-Image-2512 vs. Z-image: A side-by-side quality and speed comparison.

- Prompt Engineering: Using LLMs to reformat your existing prompt library for the Qwen-Image-2512 architecture.

- Lightning LoRA Test: A real-time demo of the 4-step Lightning LoRA—perfect for creators on lower VRAM systems.

- AI Influencer Case Study: Testing my "Drift Girl" and "Retros" prompts to analyze dust physics and skin textures.

- Hardware Performance: Benchmarking on an RTX 5090 with 128GB of system RAM.

Whether you're looking for high-fidelity 40-step renders or lightning-fast 4-step previews, Qwen-Image-2512 is a powerhouse competitor in the open-source space.
Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction to Qwen-Image-2512 0:22 - Comparison: Qwen-Image-2512 vs. Z-image 0:50 - The Secret to Prompting: Structuring for Qwen 1:18 - Using LLMs to Reformat "Drift Girl" Prompts 1:44 - Workflow Walkthrough: GGUF Loaders & LoRAs 2:05 - Generation #1: 40-Step High Fidelity Test 2:45 - Analysis: Detail, Dust, and Car Textures 3:08 - Real-Time Test: 4-Step Lightning LoRA Demo 3:50 - Final Thoughts: Is Qwen-Image-2512 the New Standard? 4:12 - Happy New Year 2026 &

Patreon Info

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Ai Influencer course - https://www.skool.com/small-zero-ai-5861/
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