Introducing FLUX.1 Tools: Advancing AI Image Generation and Editing

Black Forest Labs has unveiled FLUX.1 Tools, a groundbreaking suite of AI models designed to enhance control and flexibility in image generation and editing. This release marks a significant leap forward in the field of AI-powered visual creativity, offering both researchers and developers access to cutting-edge capabilities.

What Are FLUX.1 Tools?

FLUX.1 Tools is a collection of four distinct AI models that work in conjunction with Black Forest Labs’ base text-to-image model, FLUX.1. These tools are designed to provide users with unprecedented control over image generation and manipulation:

1. FLUX.1 Fill: Advanced inpainting and outpainting capabilities
2. FLUX.1 Depth: Structural guidance using depth maps
3. FLUX.1 Canny: Structural guidance based on canny edge detection
4. FLUX.1 Redux: Image variation and restyling

Each of these tools is available in two versions:

• FLUX.1 [dev]: Open-access models for the research community
• FLUX.1 [pro]: High-performance variants accessible through the BFL API

FLUX.1 Fill: Redefining Inpainting and Outpainting

FLUX.1 Fill introduces state-of-the-art inpainting and outpainting capabilities, surpassing existing tools in the market.

Inpainting

This feature allows for seamless edits that blend naturally with existing images. Users can modify specific areas of an image by providing a text description and a binary mask.

Outpainting

FLUX.1 Fill also supports outpainting, enabling users to extend images beyond their original borders, opening up new creative possibilities.

Performance

In benchmark tests, FLUX.1 Fill [pro] outperformed all competing methods, establishing itself as the current state-of-the-art inpainting model. The FLUX.1 Fill [dev] version also showed impressive results, outperforming proprietary solutions while being more efficient at inference.

FLUX.1 Depth and Canny: Structural Control in Image Generation

FLUX.1 Depth and Canny introduce structural conditioning to maintain precise control during image transformations.

How It Works

• Depth Maps: FLUX.1 Depth uses depth information extracted from input images to guide the generation process.
• Canny Edges: FLUX.1 Canny utilizes edge detection to preserve structural elements during image manipulation.

These tools are particularly effective for retexturing images while maintaining the original composition.

Performance

In evaluations, FLUX.1 Depth outperformed proprietary models like Midjourney ReTexture. FLUX.1 Depth [pro] offers higher output diversity, while the [dev] version provides more consistent results in depth-aware tasks.

For canny edge models, FLUX.1 Canny [pro] emerged as the best in class, closely followed by FLUX.1 Canny [dev].

FLUX.1 Redux: Versatile Image Variation and Restyling

FLUX.1 Redux serves as an adapter for all FLUX.1 base models, enabling image variation generation.

Key Features

• Image Refinement: Given an input image, FLUX.1 Redux can reproduce it with slight variations, allowing for fine-tuning and refinement.
• Prompt-Based Restyling: Users can provide both an image and a text prompt to guide the restyling process.
• High-Resolution Output: When used with FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra, it can create high-quality 4-megapixel outputs with flexible aspect ratios.

Performance

Benchmark tests have shown that FLUX.1 Redux achieves state-of-the-art performance in image variation tasks.

Availability and Access

Black Forest Labs has made these tools available in different formats to cater to both researchers and commercial users:

For Researchers

• FLUX.1 [dev] versions are available under the Flux Dev License.
• Full model weights and LoRA versions can be accessed on Hugging Face.
• Inference code is available on GitHub.

For Commercial Use

• FLUX.1 [pro] versions are accessible through the BFL API.

Additionally, these models will be available through partners including fal.ai, Replicate, Together.ai, Freepik, and krea.ai.

Conclusion

The release of FLUX.1 Tools represents a significant advancement in AI-powered image generation and editing. By providing both open-access models for researchers and high-performance API access for developers, Black Forest Labs is fostering innovation while offering practical solutions for real-world applications.

As the AI community explores these new tools, we can expect to see a wave of creative applications and further advancements in the field of generative AI. The combination of precise control, high-quality output, and versatile functionality positions FLUX.1 Tools as a game-changer in the realm of AI-assisted visual creation.

For those interested in experiencing these cutting-edge capabilities, Black Forest Labs invites users to try their API at api.bfl.ml. As the technology continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see how creators, developers, and businesses leverage these tools to push the boundaries of visual innovation.