Flux

Flux is a text-to-image model developed by Black Forest Labs that generates images from textual descriptions. It offers versions like Flux.1 Pro, Flux.1 Dev, and Flux.1 Schnell, each tailored for different use cases. Flux is noted for its high-quality outputs and versatility in various applications.

Flux has gained popularity due to its open-source nature and minimal content restrictions, allowing users greater creative freedom compared to models with stricter censorship. This flexibility has led to its integration into various applications, including xAI’s Grok-2 chatbot, which utilizes Flux for image generation.

Flux versions:

• FLUX.1 [schnell]
  • Purpose: Local development and personal use.
  • Features: Optimized for speed; Apache 2.0 license.
  • Access: Weights on Hugging Face; integrates with ComfyUI.
• FLUX.1 [dev]
  • Purpose: Non-commercial applications.
  • Features: Open-weight model with quality close to [pro].
  • Access: Available on Hugging Face.
• FLUX.1 [pro]
  • Purpose: High-end commercial use.
  • Features: Superior image quality and prompt adherence.
  • Access: API-based.
• FLUX1.1 [pro]
  • Purpose: Enhanced commercial use.
  • Features: Faster generation than FLUX.1 [pro], improved image quality, prompt adherence, and diversity.
  • Access: API and platforms like Replicate and fal.ai.
• FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra Mode
  • Purpose: High-resolution image generation.
  • Features: Supports up to 4MP images in 10 seconds.
  • Access: API-based.
• FLUX1.1 [pro] Raw Mode
  • Purpose: Authentic, candid-style photography.
  • Features: Generates natural, less synthetic images.
  • Access: API-based.