What is HiDream-I1 AI image?
HiDream-I1 AI image is an open-source text-to-image foundation model developed by HiDream.ai, with 17 billion parameters.
Amongst all the Generative AI hustle, we now have a new open-sourced Image generation model, HighDream-I1-Full, which has already bettered Flux Dev, Stable Diffusion, Dalle3 and other strong image generation.

HiDream-I1 AI image is an open-source, 17-billion-parameter text-to-image foundation model developed by HiDream.ai. It focuses on generating high-quality images rapidly while supporting diverse styles (photorealistic, artistic, cartoon, etc.) and adhering to ethical guidelines.
Key Features
Superior Image Quality
Achieves state-of-the-art results across multiple styles, validated by high scores on benchmarks like HPS v2.1. Outperforms models like SDXL, DALL-E 3, and Midjourney in photorealistic and stylistic generation.
Best-in-Class Prompt Following
Ranks #1 among open-source models on GenEval and DPG benchmarks, excelling in object counting, attribute accuracy, and spatial reasoning.
Open Source & Commercial-Friendly
Licensed under MIT, allowing free use for personal, research, or commercial projects. Generated images can be reused without restrictions.
High Performance
Generates images within seconds, optimized for speed without compromising quality. Supports fine-tuning for specialized use cases via its modular architecture.
Benchmark Performance
Strengths
- •Top-tier in object relationships
- •Best-in-class prompt adherence
- •State-of-the-art averages across HPSv2.1 styles
Limitations
- •Global composition lags behind leaders
- •Photorealism underperforms compared to competitors
Usage Considerations
- Hardware Requirements: Optimized for CUDA 12.4; may require significant GPU resources for large-scale generation.
- Ethical Use: Users must avoid generating prohibited content (e.g., misinformation, explicit material).