ZImageApp v2.1.0 · Apple Silicon · macOS 15+

Iris Turbo on Mac with native MLX

Run Iris locally on Apple Silicon in ZImageApp v2.1.0 with native Swift / MLX and optional FP16 Dense.

Developer ID signed and Apple notarized. Models download separately.

Iris on your Mac

ZImageApp v2.1.0 adds Iris Turbo to its native Mac image generation models. Its Swift / MLX inference runs on Apple Silicon and is included in the app, so no external Python source environment is needed for the native workflow.

Choose Iris, download a compatible package or configure Settings → Models → Iris. The generation panel exposes the model settings and optional FP16 Dense path for supported computation. Keep enough memory available for your selected resolution and mode.

How to get started

Install ZImageApp v2.1.0 or later on an Apple Silicon Mac with macOS 15+.
Select Iris and download or configure its compatible MLX model package.
Enter a prompt and generate locally; enable FP16 Dense when suitable for your device.

Can I use my existing Iris model directory?

Yes, if it is a compatible package in the format expected by the native Iris pipeline. Select the package in Settings → Models → Iris.