Pixtral 12B - Mistral

French AI startup Mistral has recently launched its first multimodal model, Pixtral 12B, which processes both images and text. Built on Mistral's Nemo 12B text model, Pixtral 12B boasts 12 billion parameters (24GB in size), enabling it to perform tasks like captioning images and counting objects within photos. The model is available for download on GitHub and Hugging Face, under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing for unrestricted use, including fine-tuning and commercial applications. Pixtral 12B is comparable to other multimodal models such as Anthropic’s Claude family and OpenAI’s GPT-4, capable of answering questions based on images using URLs or base64-encoded formats. While no web demos were available at launch, Mistral plans to roll out testing through its chatbot and API platforms soon. This release follows the company's significant $645 million funding round, highlighting Mistral’s ambition to compete with major AI players by focusing on open models and corporate consulting services.

Key Features

• First Multimodal Model: Mistral’s Pixtral 12B can process both text and images, expanding its applicability.

• Large Parameter Size: With 12 billion parameters, Pixtral 12B offers enhanced problem-solving capabilities.

• Open Source Availability: The model is available under an Apache 2.0 license, allowing unrestricted use and fine-tuning.

• Downloadable Platforms: Pixtral 12B can be downloaded from GitHub and Hugging Face, making it easily accessible.

• Future Testing Plans: Mistral will soon provide testing for Pixtral 12B on its chatbot and API-serving platforms, Le Chat and Le Plateforme.

FAQ

What is Pixtral 12B?

Pixtral 12B is Mistral’s first multimodal model that processes both images and text.

How large is Pixtral 12B?

The model has 12 billion parameters, corresponding to a size of about 24GB.

Where can I download Pixtral 12B?

Pixtral 12B is available for download via GitHub and Hugging Face.

What license is Pixtral 12B released under?

Pixtral 12B is distributed under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing unrestricted use.

When will Pixtral 12B be available for testing?

Mistral plans to offer testing for Pixtral 12B soon on its chatbot and API platforms, Le Chat and Le Plateforme.