To build a new image segmentation model based on level set theory : Add edge detection operator to edgeless active contour model to detect local information; introduce adaptive coefficient of area item to let the model autonomously adjust and evolve curve position according to image information; adopt weighted average gray value to replace traditional absolute mean value to reduce error and improve segmentation result. Experimental result comparison shows that the new model can detect global information and local information at the same time, adaptively adjust curve evolution direction, and has a fast segmentation speed. Compared to edgeless active contour model, the new model is a more effective image segmentation method as it has greater advantages in image segmentation accuracy and computational complexity.