Llama Guard 4 12B
Open weightVisionMeta · Released April 2025 · Knowledge cutoff August 2024
Llama Guard 4 is a Llama 4 Scout-derived multimodal pretrained model, fine-tuned for content safety classification. Similar to previous versions, it can be used to classify content in both LLM...
It belongs to Meta's open-weight Llama family: Llama 4 Maverick is the capability lead, Scout the efficient long-context sibling, and the 3.x line remains a dependable workhorse.
Facts and pricing
- Provider
- Meta
- Context window
- 164K tokens
- Input price
- 2.0 credits / 1M tokens ($0.18 raw)
- Output price
- 2.0 credits / 1M tokens ($0.18 raw)
- Vision (image input)
- Yes
- Tool calling
- No
- 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.
What Llama Guard 4 12B is best for
- Everyday chat and drafting on an open-weight model with transparent lineage
- Long documents: the 164K-token window holds lengthy reports, contracts or papers whole
- Working with images: screenshots, charts, photos and scanned documents alongside text
Example prompts
Prompts that suit a open weight model like Llama Guard 4 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
Meta family
| Model | Context | Input cr/M | Output cr/M | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llama Guard 4 12B | 164K | 2.0 | 2.0 | April 2025 |
| Llama 4 Maverick | 128K | 2.2 | 7.7 | April 2025 |
| Llama 4 Scout | 328K | 1.1 | 3.3 | April 2025 |
| Llama 3.3 70B Instruct | 131K | 1.1 | 3.5 | December 2024 |
| Llama 3.2 3B Instruct | 131K | 0.55 | 3.6 | September 2024 |
| Llama 3.2 1B Instruct | 60K | 0.30 | 2.2 | September 2024 |
| Llama 3.1 8B Instruct | 131K | 0.55 | 0.88 | July 2024 |
| Llama 3.1 70B Instruct | 131K | 4.4 | 4.4 | July 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Llama Guard 4 12B?
- Llama Guard 4 12B is an AI model by Meta. Llama Guard 4 is a Llama 4 Scout-derived multimodal pretrained model, fine-tuned for content safety classification. Similar to previous versions, it can be used to classify content in both LLM...
- How much does Llama Guard 4 12B cost on Zeplik?
- Input tokens cost 2.0 credits per million and output tokens 2.0 credits per million (1 credit = $0.10; the raw provider rates are $0.18 and $0.18 per million). New accounts start with free credits.
- How long can a conversation with Llama Guard 4 12B be?
- Llama Guard 4 12B has a 164K-token context window (163,840 tokens), which covers the conversation plus any documents you attach.
- Does Llama Guard 4 12B support images and tools?
- Llama Guard 4 12B accepts image input and does not support tool calling.
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More you can do with Llama Guard 4 12B
- 465 AI skillsReady-to-run expert methods for writing, data, code and more, each running on Llama Guard 4 12B or any model you pick.
- 997 integrationsConnect Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Notion and hundreds more so the assistant can work in your apps.
- Simple pricingPlus, Pro and Max plans with a monthly credit allowance that works across every model.