Black Forest Labs announced the release of FLUX.1 Tools, a collection of models designed to enhance the control and steerability of their base text-to-image model, FLUX.1. These tools empower users to modify and recreate both real and generated images, offering exciting possibilities for creative applications.
Key Features of FLUX.1 Tools
- FLUX.1 Fill: Enables advanced inpainting and outpainting functionalities. Inpainting allows for seamless editing and integration of new elements into existing images, while outpainting extends images beyond their original boundaries. Benchmarks indicate that FLUX.1 Fill [pro] surpasses all competitors, achieving state-of-the-art performance in inpainting.
- FLUX.1 Depth & FLUX.1 Canny: These models utilize structural conditioning to maintain precise control during image transformations. By leveraging depth maps or canny edge detection, users can guide text-based edits while preserving the original image’s structure, making them ideal for retexturing tasks. FLUX.1 Depth [pro] stands out with its superior output diversity, while FLUX.1 Depth [dev] excels in delivering consistent results for depth-aware tasks. Similarly, FLUX.1 Canny [pro] leads in performance, followed by FLUX.1 Canny [dev].
- FLUX.1 Redux: This adapter facilitates image variation generation for all FLUX.1 base models. It allows for the reproduction of an input image with subtle variations, enabling image refinement. FLUX.1 Redux seamlessly integrates into more complex workflows, unlocking image restyling through prompts, particularly with the latest FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra model, which supports the combination of input images and text prompts for high-quality, 4-megapixel outputs with adaptable aspect ratios.
Availability and Access
Black Forest Labs demonstrates a commitment to both research and practical applications by offering these tools in two variants:
- FLUX.1 [pro]: Best-in-class capabilities available through the BFL API, ideal for professional use.
- FLUX.1 [dev]: Open-access models released under the Flux Dev License, providing inference code and weights for the research community and developers.
The models are also accessible via partners like fal.ai, Replicate, Together.ai, Freepik, and krea.ai.
Conclusion
FLUX.1 Tools represent a significant advancement in image generation and manipulation. With its combination of innovative features, open-access options, and professional API access, FLUX.1 empowers both researchers and creators to push the boundaries of visual content creation.