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(CA) Custom Model for Image descriptions ?

AI model sought for generating image alt text

A user on the r/LocalLLaMA subreddit is seeking recommendations for a custom-trained AI model capable of generating short image descriptions, specifically for use as alt text for smartphone-taken photos. The user is considering models like Qwen3.8/Qwen3-VL but is open to other suggestions for optimal performance in this task. AI

RANK_REASON This is a user query on a subreddit asking for model recommendations, not a news event.

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AI model sought for generating image alt text

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  1. r/LocalLLaMA TIER_1 (CA) · /u/AnyNameFreeGiveIt ·

    Custom Model for Image Descriptions?

    <!-- SC_OFF --><div class="md"><p>This is getting asked from time to time, but since models changed a lot, I wanted to reask it.</p> <p>I'm looking for a trained model that can give short descriptions about an image, simply for an alt text of pictures taken with a smartphone.</p>…