Tongyi Wanxiang

Tongyi Wanxiang is an AI-powered image creation model launched by Alibaba Cloud, part of the "Tongyi" large model family. This model can generate images in various styles, such as watercolor, oil painting, Chinese painting, and more, based on text or image inputs. It also supports creating images for different scenarios, including virtual models and personal portraits.

Feature Overview

1. Text-to-Image Generation Users can input any text description and choose a creative style (e.g., watercolor, oil painting, Chinese painting, anime), and the AI will automatically generate corresponding images. For instance, inputting "sketch a furious orange cat with ruffled fur" will result in Tongyi Wanxiang generating four different sketch versions of the cat.

2. Similar Image Generation Users can upload an image, and Tongyi Wanxiang will generate new images that resemble the content and style of the original, allowing for creative exploration. For example, uploading a landscape painting will result in similar landscape images with different colors, lighting, and details.

3. Image Style Transfer Users can upload an image, and based on the chosen style, Tongyi Wanxiang will convert the image into a new one with the desired style. For example, uploading a selfie and selecting an oil painting style will transform the photo into an oil painting.

Free Trial

Tongyi Wanxiang currently offers a free trial option. Users can apply for access on the official website, and upon logging in, they will receive 50 inspiration points for free. Each successful image generation deducts 1 inspiration point, and users can gain 50 more points daily by logging in. Points reset at midnight each day.

Pay-Per-Use Pricing

Once the free trial is exhausted, users can opt for pay-per-use pricing. The specific fees are as follows:

• Text-to-image generation: ¥0.16 per image.
• Portrait style re-rendering: ¥0.12 per image.
• Image background generation: ¥0.12 per image.

Application Scenarios

1. Artistic Creation Artists and designers can use Tongyi Wanxiang to create high-quality art, such as 3D characters, illustrations, and anime. It expands creative possibilities by generating various art styles based on user input in the form of text descriptions or reference images.

2. E-commerce E-commerce platforms can use Tongyi Wanxiang to generate virtual model display images or product showcase images, enhancing the presentation of products. For example, generating product images in different styles can help attract more consumers.

3. Advertising Design Advertising designers can use Tongyi Wanxiang to create creative advertising visuals, increasing marketing efficiency. By generating unique ad materials, it can better capture the attention of target audiences.

4. Gaming and Film Game developers and filmmakers can leverage Tongyi Wanxiang to design game characters, create scenes, and more. It helps creators quickly generate high-quality visual content, saving time and production costs.

5. Social Media Users can use Tongyi Wanxiang to create personalized social media images, enhancing user engagement. For example, generating unique profile pictures or background images can make personal social media pages more appealing.

6. Educational Presentations Educators can use Tongyi Wanxiang to generate illustrations and presentation images for teaching materials, helping students better understand and retain knowledge. For example, generating diagrams for science experiments or illustrations for historical events.

7. Personalized Art Creation Users can create specific styles of art based on personal preferences using Tongyi Wanxiang. By uploading personal photos or hand-drawn sketches, users can select a style, and the AI will generate unique artworks.

8. Design Material Generation Designers can use Tongyi Wanxiang to generate design materials that fit the project's style, such as icons, backgrounds, and decorative elements, enhancing design efficiency and creative expression.