Try it here (free): https://aiocmaker.com/z-image
Why I built it
Most AI image tools fall into two categories:
Great quality but expensive, slow, or require subscriptions.
Free tools but low quality, restrictive, or overloaded.
As a builder working in the game/anime space, I needed a generator that could produce:
Clean character images
Game assets
Anime and stylized art
Portraits and concept art
Fast iterations
Zero paywall for basic usage
So I built Z-Image to solve that gap: a free generator with modern models and a simple UX that works well for prototyping, creative workflows, and production-ready assets.
What Z-Image Does Free text-to-image generation
No login, no credits required to start.
Multiple models optimized for:
Anime & stylized art
Game characters
Realistic portraits
Concept scenes
Product shots
Fast generation times
Built with lightweight pipelines and queues to keep results fast.
Smart aspect ratio presets
Common formats for:
Square (1:1)
Portrait
Landscape
Game-asset–friendly ratios
Clean UI for creators
Minimal interface, no clutter, no dark patterns.
Who It’s For
Indie game developers
VTuber / anime creators
Designers & illustrators
Prototypers and product founders
Anyone who needs assets quickly without paying upfront
How It Works
I use a mix of optimized open-source models (Flux series, anime-specialized models, and internal fine-tunes) running on a dynamic backend with cost-efficient GPU scaling.
The free tier runs with generation limits, but stays completely usable without forcing registration.
Roadmap
Image-to-image (coming soon)
Background removal + smart editing
Fine-tuning tools for custom character styles
Simple API for developers
Community prompt library
Try It Free
I’d love feedback from the HN community — especially around:
UI/UX pain points
Model quality
Feature requests
Performance issues
Thanks for checking it out!