Best · Best open-weights AI model for image edit — October 2026
Best open-weights AI model for image edit — October 2026
As of Oct 14, 2026, Qwen Image Edit 2511 is state of the art in Image edit, open weights (since Jan 9, 2026; sources LMArena Image Edit; methodology v1.0).
Leading, crown pending confirmation: Qwen Image Edit.
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Recent crowns
Last crown changes
- Jan 9, 2026 — Image edit: Qwen Image Edit 2511 takes the crown
- Aug 27, 2025 — Image edit: Qwen Image Edit takes the crown
- Jun 24, 2025 — Image edit: Bagel takes the crown
Weights
Which benchmarks count
- LMArena Image Edit — primary, weight 1
Who is SOTA in Image edit, open weights?
As of Oct 14, 2026, Qwen Image Edit 2511 is state of the art in Image edit, open weights (since Jan 9, 2026; sources LMArena Image Edit; methodology v1.0).
Since when is the Image edit, open weights crown current?
The current crown in Image edit, open weights has held since Jan 9, 2026.