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FLUX.2

FLUX.2 is Black Forest Labs' active generation/editing family with klein, pro, flex, max and dev variants priced from roughly $0.014 per image.

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In plain English

What is this model and why does it matter?

FLUX.2 is Black Forest Labs' current image-generation and editing family spanning fast local models through production and maximum-quality API variants.

Image generationImage editingE-commerceTypographyPhotorealismMulti-reference creative workflows
Model overview

FLUX.2: features, use cases and important details

FLUX.2 is Black Forest Labs’ current family for high-quality image generation and editing.

Verified model facts

BFL documents klein, pro, flex, max and dev variants with multi-reference editing, photorealism, typography and exact color control. Some variants have open weights while others are hosted services.

Current status

The family is active, with API pricing ranging from low-cost klein generation to megapixel-priced pro, flex and max services.

Best fit

It is well suited to e-commerce, advertising, editorial design, local experimentation and production image workflows.

Limitations

Licenses, controls and prices vary by variant, so users must verify the exact FLUX.2 model they deploy.

Get started

How to use this model

  1. Choose klein, pro, flex, max or dev based on latency, quality and license needs.
  2. Use the BFL API for hosted variants or download eligible open weights.
  3. Provide text plus optional reference images.
  4. Select resolution/control settings.
  5. Review the exact variant license before commercial deployment.
Copy and try

Example prompts

  • Create a photorealistic product image matching these reference images.
  • Generate a brand poster with exact color values and readable typography.
  • Edit this image while preserving the subject identity.
Capabilities

What it can do

  • Text-to-image
  • Image editing
  • Multi-reference generation
  • Photorealism
  • Typography
  • Exact color control
  • Grounding search on max
Best for

Practical use cases

  • E-commerce
  • Creative production
  • Advertising
  • Editorial
  • Design automation
Pricing

What does it cost?

Current BFL pricing: FLUX.2 klein 4B from $0.014/image, klein 9B from $0.015/image, pro from $0.03/MP, max from $0.07/MP, flex $0.06/MP; dev is free for non-commercial local development.

Simple summaryPricing varies by family member and resolution, from about $0.014/image for klein 4B to megapixel-based premium variants.

What stands out

  • Broad family from real-time to premium quality
  • Strong editing and references
  • Open-weight options
  • Competitive image pricing

Things to consider

  • Licensing differs by variant
  • Family page cannot use one universal price or license
  • Premium variants are resolution-priced
Limitations

Important restrictions and trade-offs

  • Image output can contain visual/text errors
  • Not every variant is open source or commercially downloadable
  • Features vary by family member
SimplifyAITools verdict

Our editorial take

A current, flexible BFL image family; the page should help users choose a variant rather than flattening FLUX.2 into one model.

References

Primary sources

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