An everyday size to try on a 16 GB personal computer. It combines text, images, and reasoning without the much larger downloads further up the family.
Where it works well
- Several everyday tasks in one model.
- Image understanding in a compatible local app.
- Coding questions alongside general writing.
Common use cases
- Explain a short function and an accompanying screenshot.
- Summarize your own meeting notes.
- Review the clarity of a presentation slide.
Know its limits
- 16 GB can feel tight with many apps or images open; reduce context first.
- The model can invent code APIs and misread images. Check its output against the original.
Run it on your computer
Start with a compressed download and a short conversation. Our estimate is about 16 GB of total RAM or Mac unified memory, with room for the operating system. The listed 6.6–7.6 GB download is the model file, not its full running memory use.
Check the model’s supported runtime and hardware before loading it. System RAM on a PC and unified memory on a Mac are different from dedicated NVIDIA VRAM. A memory match doesn’t guarantee compatibility or speed. Choose a smaller model if responses are too slow.
Use a desktop app that supports the listed model format, such as LM Studio or Ollama. Download the exact local variant, load it in Chat, and start with one small task. Model downloads need internet; local chat can work offline once the model is downloaded.
Official model information
Model capabilities checked October 2026. The use cases above are practical starting suggestions, not performance guarantees.