FLUX.1 Dev

FLUX.1 Dev is an advanced open-weight, guidance-distilled text-to-image AI model by Black Forest Labs, delivering high-quality image generation for non-commercial applications.

FLUX.1 Dev

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About FLUX.1 Dev

FLUX.1 Dev is an open-weight, guidance-distilled text-to-image model developed by Black Forest Labs, designed for non-commercial use. The model represents a leap forward in image synthesis, combining a powerful 12 billion parameter rectified flow transformer with cutting-edge diffusion techniques. With open access to its weights, FLUX.1 Dev empowers researchers, educators, and developers to create high-quality, diverse images from text prompts.

Sample image grid generated by FLUX.1 Dev

Key Features

  • 12 Billion Parameter Rectified Flow Transformer: Enables advanced synthesis and high image fidelity.
  • Guidance Distillation: Trained using guidance distillation for improved efficiency and faster image generation, rivaling closed-source alternatives.
  • Open-Weight Architecture: Fully accessible weights for research, customization, and workflow innovation.
  • Competitive Prompt Adherence: Matches or exceeds industry standards for prompt following and output quality.
  • Non-Commercial License: Ideal for research, education, and personal projects.
  • Efficient Hardware Requirements: Runs on consumer-grade GPUs with 8GB+ VRAM and 16GB RAM.
FeatureFLUX.1 DevFLUX.1 ProStable Diffusion XLMidjourney V6
Parameters12BProprietary2.3BProprietary
Open WeightsYesNoYesNo
Guidance DistillationYesYesNoNo
Commercial UseNoYesYesNo
Hardware Needed8GB+ VRAM, 16GB RAMN/A8GB+ VRAMCloud only

Improvements Over Previous Models

Compared to earlier FLUX models, FLUX.1 Dev introduces:

  • Greater Efficiency: Through guidance distillation, images are generated faster with less computational overhead.
  • Higher Quality Outputs: Image fidelity and prompt adherence are near parity with the premium FLUX.1 Pro model.
  • Open Research Focus: Full model weights are released, enabling reproducibility and further innovation.
  • Broader Accessibility: Designed to run on widely available hardware, lowering the barrier for experimentation.

How FLUX.1 Dev Stands Out

FLUX.1 Dev offers a unique combination of open access, efficiency, and high output quality. Unlike most leading text-to-image models (such as Midjourney or DALL-E 3), FLUX.1 Dev’s open-weight approach allows full transparency, reproducibility, and the potential for community-driven improvements. Its efficiency through guidance distillation means faster iteration cycles and powerful prototyping potential for artists, researchers, and students.

Artistic sample generated by FLUX.1 Dev

Example Usage in Python (HuggingFace Diffusers)

FLUX.1 Dev is available on HuggingFace under black-forest-labs/FLUX.1-dev. To use the model in Python:

from diffusers import DiffusionPipeline

pipeline = DiffusionPipeline.from_pretrained("black-forest-labs/FLUX.1-dev", torch_dtype="auto")
prompt = "A futuristic cityscape at sunset, vibrant and detailed"
image = pipeline(prompt).images[0]
image.save("flux_output.png")

Note: Accept the model’s non-commercial license on HuggingFace before downloading weights.

Example Images

FLUX.1 Dev example output grid

Access and Availability

  • Open Weights: Download from HuggingFace FLUX.1 Dev
  • Cloud APIs: Available through Replicate, Fal.ai, and Mystic.ai
  • Local Inference: Supported in ComfyUI

Use on Flowhunt

FLUX.1 Dev is fully integrated into our AI platform www.flowhunt.io. All users can start using the FLUX.1 Dev model without limitations, enjoying high-fidelity text-to-image generation in a user-friendly interface.


For more details, visit FLUX.1 Dev Official Page or the HuggingFace Model Card.

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