Keye-VL-8B-Preview
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Deep dive
Notes, sources, and the full write-up
Keye-VL-8B-Preview is an open-weight video understanding model from Kwai-Keye, published on Hugging Face in June 2025. It has 8.7B parameters and is released under the apache-2.0 license.
HardwareLink to this section
At full FP16 precision the weights need about 17 GB of memory; 8-bit quantization brings that to roughly 9 GB. Check the VRAM tiers above to see which GPUs fit it.
PopularityLink to this section
Keye-VL-8B-Preview had 3,880 downloads on Hugging Face in the last month and has 87 likes.
Run it locallyLink to this section
The weights are on Hugging Face and load with Hugging Face Transformers. Follow the model card for the exact setup and license terms.
Frequently asked
Quick answers to common questions
How much VRAM does Keye-VL-8B-Preview need?
Keye-VL-8B-Preview with 8.7B parameters needs approximately 5 GB at Q4_K_M quantization. Use our VRAM calculator for an exact estimate.
Is Keye-VL-8B-Preview better than other Kwai-Keye models?
Keye-VL-8B-Preview has 8.7B parameters with 40,960 context - a strong choice for video-understanding, vision.
What license is Keye-VL-8B-Preview under?
Keye-VL-8B-Preview is released under the apache-2.0 license, making it suitable for most commercial and personal projects.
What hardware runs Keye-VL-8B-Preview well?
With 8.7B parameters, Keye-VL-8B-Preview requires adequate VRAM. High-end GPUs like the RTX 4090 (24GB), RTX 5090 (32GB), or Mac Studio with unified memory are good options. Check our hardware directory for specific recommendations.
What is the best quantization for Keye-VL-8B-Preview?
Q4_K_M is the recommended sweet spot - ~98% of FP16 quality at ~27% of the size. Q5_K_M (~6 GB) is an option if you have spare VRAM. Use our VRAM calculator to compare.
How long can Keye-VL-8B-Preview's context window handle?
Keye-VL-8B-Preview supports a 40,960-token context window - enough for most medium-length documents and conversations. Real-world usable context may vary by implementation.
What models compete with Keye-VL-8B-Preview?
Keye-VL-8B-Preview competes with other models in its class. Browse our model directory for comparisons, benchmarks, and community reviews to find the best fit.
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