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Best LLMs for SVG Generation — Z.ai

Match · Updated August 2026

The best Z.ai model for SVG generation is GLM 5.2, rated 1259 on Design Arena's SVG board for vector graphics written as code. GLM 5 Turbo (1254) and GLM 5 (1215) round out the top three.

1259Elo
51.1Intelligence
156 t/sSpeed
$0.760Input /M
1.0MContext
  1. 1z-ai logo
    glm-5.2
    ReasoningToolsJSON51.1 intel · $0.760/M · 156 t/s
    1259
    Elo
  2. 2z-ai logo
    glm-5-turbo
    ReasoningToolsJSON38.1 intel · $1.20/M · 13 t/s
    1254
    Elo
  3. 3z-ai logo
    glm-5
    ReasoningToolsJSON39.5 intel · $0.950/M · 205K ctx
    1215
    Elo
  4. 4z-ai logo
    glm-5v-turbo
    ReasoningToolsJSON+134.5 intel · $1.20/M · 32 t/s
    1197
    Elo
  5. 5z-ai logo
    glm-4.7
    ReasoningToolsJSON33.7 intel · $0.400/M · 205K ctx
    1189
    Elo
  6. 6z-ai logo
    glm-4.6v
    ReasoningToolsJSON+111.0 intel · $0.300/M · 131K ctx
    1156
    Elo
  7. 7z-ai logo
    glm-4.6
    ReasoningToolsJSON23.0 intel · $0.500/M · 205K ctx
    1156
    Elo
  8. 8z-ai logo
    glm-4.5
    ReasoningToolsJSON19.5 intel · $0.600/M · 33 t/s
    1143
    Elo
  9. 9z-ai logo
    glm-4.5-air
    ReasoningTools16.5 intel · $0.130/M · 42 t/s
    1118
    Elo
  10. 10z-ai logo
    glm-4.7-flash
    ReasoningToolsJSON22.9 intel · $0.060/M · 203K ctx
    1085
    Elo

How this is ranked

AI models ranked by Design Arena Elo in the SVG category — generating vector graphics as code, judged by blind human preference. SVG rewards spatial reasoning that text benchmarks don't measure: the model has to hold a shape in mind and express it as coordinates.

Frequently asked

What is the best Z.ai model for SVG generation?

The best Z.ai model for SVG generation is GLM 5.2, rated 1259 on Design Arena's SVG board for vector graphics written as code. GLM 5 Turbo (1254) and GLM 5 (1215) round out the top three.

What's a good alternative to GLM 5.2?

GLM 5 Turbo (1254) is the closest alternative on this metric, followed by GLM 5 (1215). See the full ranking above for the tradeoffs.

How many Z.ai models are there?

modelgrep tracks 12 Z.ai models with live benchmarks, speed, latency and per-provider pricing, led on intelligence by GLM 5.2. 10 of them qualify for this ranking.

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