---
title: "Use Qwen 2 Image in OpenClaw via RunAPI — Image API Guide"
url: "https://runapi.ai/openclaw-qwen-2.md"
canonical: "https://runapi.ai/openclaw-qwen-2"
locale: "en"
model: "qwen-2"
---

# Use Qwen 2 Image in OpenClaw.

Qwen 2 Image is Alibaba's image generation and editing model. OpenClaw agents call it through the same RunAPI endpoint used for chat — send a prompt, get an image URL. Supports text-to-image, image editing, and image remixing through three model variants.

## API example

```bash
curl -X POST https://runapi.ai/api/v1/task/text_to_image \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $RUNAPI_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "qwen-2-text-to-image",
    "prompt": "A traditional Chinese ink painting of misty mountains at dawn, elegant brushwork"
  }'

```

### Response

```json
{
  "task_id": "tsk_abc123",
  "status": "pending",
  "model": "qwen-2-text-to-image"
}

```

## How it works

1. **Configure RunAPI** — Set your RunAPI API key as an environment variable. If you have not added RunAPI as an OpenClaw provider yet, follow the OpenClaw setup guide first.
2. **Call Qwen 2 Image** — Paste the prompt into OpenClaw or call the text_to_image endpoint directly. Set the model field to qwen-2-text-to-image for generation, qwen-2-edit-image for editing, or qwen-2-remix-image for remixing.
3. **Get the result** — The endpoint returns a task ID. Poll the task status endpoint until the status changes to completed, then read the image URL from the output. RunAPI SDKs handle polling automatically.

## Parameters

| Parameter | Type | Description |
|-----------|------|-------------|
| `model` | `string` | Required. qwen-2-text-to-image, qwen-2-edit-image, or qwen-2-remix-image. |
| `prompt` | `string` | Text description or editing instruction. |
| `image_url` | `string` | Source image for edit or remix mode. |
| `size` | `string` | Optional. Output dimensions. |

## FAQ

### Can I use Qwen 2 Image in OpenClaw?

Yes. OpenClaw supports custom OpenAI-compatible providers. Add RunAPI with baseUrl https://runapi.ai/v1 and your RUNAPI_API_KEY, then call the text_to_image endpoint with model set to qwen-2-text-to-image. The same provider handles chat and image generation.

### How does Qwen 2 compare to other image models for Chinese-language prompts?

Qwen 2 Image has native multilingual support from Alibaba's Qwen architecture, so it understands Chinese prompts without translation. Other models often require English prompts for best results. If your workflow involves Chinese text or bilingual content, Qwen 2 is a strong choice.

### Is Qwen 2 Image async or sync?

Async. The endpoint returns a task ID immediately. Poll the task status endpoint or use a webhook callback to know when the image is ready. RunAPI SDKs and the CLI handle polling automatically.

### What does Qwen 2 Image cost on RunAPI?

Qwen 2 Image uses per-task billing. Check the RunAPI pricing page for current rates. There is no monthly subscription or minimum spend -- you pay only for completed generations.


## Links

- [OpenClaw setup guide →](https://runapi.ai/openclaw)
- [Qwen 2 Image models →](https://runapi.ai/models/qwen-2)
- [Model catalog](https://runapi.ai/models)
- [API docs](https://runapi.ai/docs)