Gemma 3 12B

Google · Released March 2025 · Knowledge cutoff August 2024

Gemma 3 introduces multimodality, supporting vision-language input and text outputs. It handles context windows up to 128k tokens, understands over 140 languages, and offers improved math, reasoning, and chat capabilities,...

It is part of Google's Gemini and Gemma catalog: Pro tiers lead on capability, Flash tiers on speed and price, and Gemma models are open weight.

Facts and pricing

Provider

Google

Context window

131K tokens

Input price

0.55 credits / 1M tokens ($0.050 raw)

Output price

1.7 credits / 1M tokens ($0.15 raw)

Vision (image input)

Yes

Tool calling

Yes

Extended reasoning

No

Credits are what Zeplik bills: 1 credit = $0.10, computed from the raw provider rate with a 1.10x margin. Raw prices shown per 1M tokens.

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What Gemma 3 12B is best for

• Everyday chat and drafting on an open-weight model with transparent lineage
• Working with images: screenshots, charts, photos and scanned documents alongside text
• Tool use and agents: reliably calls functions, so it can search, run skills and drive workflows

Example prompts

Prompts that suit a open weight model like Gemma 3 12B:

• Draft a project update from these rough notes
• Explain how HTTPS works to a curious teenager
• Turn this list of features into a changelog entry
• Brainstorm objections to this proposal and how to answer them

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gemma 3 12B?

Gemma 3 12B is an AI model by Google. Gemma 3 introduces multimodality, supporting vision-language input and text outputs. It handles context windows up to 128k tokens, understands over 140 languages, and offers improved math, reasoning, and chat capabilities,...

How much does Gemma 3 12B cost on Zeplik?

Input tokens cost 0.55 credits per million and output tokens 1.7 credits per million (1 credit = $0.10; the raw provider rates are $0.050 and $0.15 per million). New accounts start with free credits.

How long can a conversation with Gemma 3 12B be?

Gemma 3 12B has a 131K-token context window (131,072 tokens), which covers the conversation plus any documents you attach.

Does Gemma 3 12B support images and tools?

Gemma 3 12B accepts image input and supports tool calling.

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