Alibaba unveils upgraded Qwen VLo model with image generation capabilities: How it works

Alibaba Group has rolled out an upgraded version of its artificial intelligence system, Qwen VLo, strengthening its position in the competitive landscape of AI-driven visual tools. The new model, part of the company’s Qwen product line, is designed to generate and edit images using text or visual prompts.

Announced in a company blog post, the enhanced Qwen VLo follows the earlier Qwen2.5-VL and introduces expanded multimodal abilities. The model now supports text-to-image and image-to-image creation, allowing users to either describe visuals or modify uploaded images using written instructions.