FLUX 3 Image

Generate new images or edit existing ones with up to 10 visual references.

768px to 4K, 13 aspect ratiosOutput

Up to 10, freeReferences

55 to 790 by sizeCredits

Image Workshop · API · MCPRuns in

Professional images for every use case

Product photography.

Place a product in a new setting while using reference images to guide its appearance.

Brand illustrations.

Use visual references to carry a palette and style into a new illustrated scene.

Fashion photo edits.

Describe a wardrobe or setting change in plain language while guiding the result with the original photo.

Large-format concept art.

Develop detailed environments with a 4K output option for artwork that needs a larger file.

Botanical editorial images.

Use grounding when a scene depends on the recognizable appearance of a real plant.

Build scenes from multiple references

Add up to 10 images on the Image to Image tab and tell FLUX 3 Image what each should contribute. Use one for a subject, another for a setting and another for style, then describe how they fit together.

•Combine subjects, objects, settings and styles
•Describe each reference’s role in plain language
•Guide product or visual-style continuity
•Use the first reference’s shape by default
•Choose an aspect ratio to re-frame the result

Edit photos with written instructions

Upload an image and describe the change you want, from a new backdrop to a different material or color. You can also ask the model to build a new composition around a reference rather than starting over from text.

•Edit on the Image to Image tab
•Describe changes in everyday language
•Use a source photo to guide the result
•Add other references for objects or style
•Refine by adjusting your instruction

Choose the frame and output size

Select a format for a square product image, a wide composition or a tall editorial piece. Output options range from 768px through 4K, so you can choose the size that suits the asset.

•Five output sizes from 768px to 4K
•1K is the default
•Square, landscape and portrait ratios
•4K output for large-format artwork
•Explicit ratios can re-frame an edit

Ground scenes in real-world references

Grounding can search the web and images before rendering when the prompt depends on what something real looks like. It is on by default; turn it off for a faster generation based only on your prompt.

•Web and image search before rendering
•Useful for recognizable real-world subjects
•On by default
•Optional for entirely invented scenes
•Turn it off for a self-contained prompt

How it works

Choose your starting point

Open BudgetPixel’s Image Workshop and select FLUX 3. Start with a text prompt for a new image, or use the Image to Image tab to edit an existing one.

Describe the result

Name the subject, setting, light and composition you want. For an edit, upload your references and explain what each contributes and what should change.

Set the format and generate

Choose an aspect ratio and one of the available output sizes, then generate up to 4 images per request. Review each result and revise your prompt or references to explore another version.

Prompts to steal

Place the amber bottle from the reference on a slab of pale limestone, surrounded by olive leaves and soft shadows, warm side light, refined product styling. Keep the bottle exactly as it is. (Image to Image, 1 reference)

Product photography

A sunlit citrus grove with oversized oranges, curved leaves and a winding path, drawn in the same illustration style, paper textures and palette as the reference. (Image to Image, 1 style reference)

Brand illustrations

Change the coat to a tailored sage green coat. Keep the person, the pose, the stone wall and the light exactly the same. (Image to Image, 1 image)

Fashion photo edits

Concept art of a fictional cliffside observatory above a sea of clouds, copper domes, terraced gardens, distant mountains, luminous dawn, intricate stonework

Large-format concept art

Botanical photograph of a golden barrel cactus among gravel and dry grasses, early morning sunlight catching its spines, natural color and fine detail (grounding on)

Botanical editorial images

Pricing for FLUX 3 Image

Runs on credits — no per-model surcharges, no surprise billing.

65credits

per generation

65 credits per image

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ResolutionCredits

1Kdefault65/ generation
1.5K90/ generation
2K130/ generation
4K790/ generation
768px55/ generation

Credits work across every plan. See /pricing for credit packages.

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Compare all 6 versions

All 6 run on the same credits in the same workshop — here is what each costs and what it is for.

FLUX 3

65credits per generation

Resolution:: 768px 55 credits · 1K 65 credits · 1.5K 90 credits · 2K 130 credits · 4K 790 credits

Black Forest Labs' FLUX 3: text-to-image and image editing in one model. Edit or compose from up to 10 reference images at no extra cost, render at five sizes from 768px to 4K, and optionally let the model ground your prompt with web and image search before it renders.

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Flux 2 Max

80credits per generation

Resolution:: 0.5MP 60 credits · 1MP 80 credits · 2MP 120 credits · 4MP 180 credits

Black Forest Labs' most powerful FLUX model with exceptional detail and quality. Resolution-based pricing (0.5MP to 4MP) and multi-image reference support (up to 4 images). The ultimate choice for maximum quality output.

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Flux 2 Pro

25credits per generation

Resolution:: 0.5MP 15 credits · 1MP 25 credits · 2MP 50 credits · 4MP 80 credits

Black Forest Labs' premium FLUX model with resolution-based pricing (0.5MP to 4MP) and multi-image reference support (up to 4 images). Offers superior quality with flexible resolution options for professional workflows.

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Flux 2 Flex

80credits per generation

Resolution:: 0.5MP 40 credits · 1MP 80 credits · 2MP 160 credits · 4MP 260 credits

Black Forest Labs' advanced FLUX model with resolution-based pricing (0.5MP to 4MP), adjustable steps and guidance, and multi-image reference support (up to 4 images). Offers fine-grained control over generation quality and style.

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Flux 2 Dev

25credits per generation

Black Forest Labs' next-generation FLUX model with improved quality, better prompt adherence, and multi-image reference support (up to 4 images). Excellent for both text-to-image and image-to-image generation with permissive content policies.

Try Flux 2 Dev →

Flux 2 Klein

10credits per generation

Black Forest Labs' sub-second image generation model (FLUX.2-klein-9B) with text-to-image and image editing capabilities. Supports up to 3 reference images for multi-image fusion, excellent prompt adherence, and high-definition output up to 2048x2048.

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Use FLUX 3 via the API

FLUX 3 is available through the BudgetPixel developer API — the same model the studio runs, supporting text-to-image, and image editing / references. Pricing is metered in credits (55 credits/image at 768px, 65 credits/image at 1K, 90 credits/image at 1.5K, 130 credits/image at 2K, 790 credits/image at 4K), charged only on success, with an API key available on Premium plans and above.

curl -X POST https://api.budgetpixel.com/v1/images/flux-3-image \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $BUDGETPIXEL_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"prompt": "your prompt here"}'

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No code? Use FLUX 3 from Claude or Cursor

FLUX 3 is also available through the BudgetPixel MCP server. Connect your account to Claude, Cursor, or any MCP-enabled agent and generate with FLUX 3 by asking in plain language — same credits, same pricing, no code required.

Set up the MCP server Or use it in ComfyUI, WordPress or Cursor →

FLUX 3 at a glance

Text-to-image and editing in one model
Up to 10 reference images, free
Five output sizes, 768px to 4K
Optional web and image search grounding
14 aspect ratios including auto
Holds a look when you name the style

How FLUX 3 compares

The differences that actually change which one you pick.

FLUX 3 vs FLUX 2 Max: FLUX 2 Max takes up to 4 reference images and tops out at 4 megapixels. FLUX 3 takes up to 10 references, renders up to 4K, and can ground a prompt with web and image search.
FLUX 3 vs FLUX 2 Pro: FLUX 2 Pro is the lower-cost option for single images up to 4 megapixels. FLUX 3 adds more references, a 4K size and optional grounding.

Frequently asked questions

What is FLUX 3 Image, and who makes it?▾

FLUX 3 Image is Black Forest Labs’ model for generating images from text and editing images with written instructions and references. On BudgetPixel, you can run it in the Image Workshop with credits, without a separate subscription or a local GPU.

How much does FLUX 3 Image cost on BudgetPixel?▾

Each image costs 55 credits at 768px, 65 at 1K, 90 at 1.5K, 130 at 2K or 790 at 4K. Text-to-image and editing have the same per-image price; reference images and grounding cost nothing extra.

How is FLUX 3 Image different from the FLUX 2 models?▾

On BudgetPixel, FLUX 3 Image combines generation and editing with up to 10 references and a 4K output option. FLUX 2 Max and FLUX 2 Pro support up to 4 references and output up to 4 megapixels; FLUX 2 Pro is a lower-cost choice for single images. FLUX 2 Flex, Dev and Klein are further lower-cost options, each with its own page.

How does editing with reference images work?▾

On the Image to Image tab, upload up to 10 references and describe the edit or new composition in plain language. Say what each image supplies, such as a subject, product, setting or style; the result follows the first reference’s shape unless you choose an aspect ratio. References can guide continuity, but they do not guarantee an identical subject in every result.

What is grounding, and when should I turn it off?▾

Grounding lets FLUX 3 Image search the web and images before rendering, which can help when your prompt depends on the appearance of something real. It is on by default and adds no credits. Turn it off for a faster, self-contained generation when your scene is invented or your prompt already supplies what you need.

Which image sizes and aspect ratios can I choose?▾

Choose 768px, 1K, 1.5K, 2K or 4K; 1K is the default, and a square 4K image can be 4096 × 4096 pixels. Available ratios are 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 5:4, 4:5, 2:1, 1:2, 21:9 and 9:21. 4K results are JPEG; smaller results are PNG.

Can I use FLUX 3 Image through the BudgetPixel API?▾

Yes. FLUX 3 Image is available through the BudgetPixel developer API and MCP server at the same per-image prices as the Image Workshop. You can use either route for text-to-image generation or image editing.

Can I use FLUX 3 Image commercially?▾

BudgetPixel plans include commercial usage terms. Check the Terms for the conditions that apply to your work.

How long does FLUX 3 Image take?▾

Most 1K and 2K images arrive in under a minute, while 4K takes longer. Generation times vary, so allow extra time when working at the largest size.

Can I generate several images from one request?▾

Yes. You can request up to 4 images, and each is generated separately. If you want to explore a different direction, change the prompt or references and generate again.

Does FLUX 3 have an API?▾

Yes — FLUX 3 is available through the BudgetPixel developer API via the `POST /v1/images/flux-3-image` endpoint, supporting text-to-image, and image editing / references. Generate an API key from the developer console (available on Premium plans and above) and see the full reference at docs.budgetpixel.com.

How much does the FLUX 3 API cost?▾

API usage is billed in credits from the same balance your plan includes, at the standard metered rate: 55 credits/image at 768px, 65 credits/image at 1K, 90 credits/image at 1.5K, 130 credits/image at 2K, 790 credits/image at 4K. Failed generations are never charged. You can estimate any request's exact cost with POST /v1/cost before running it.

Can I use FLUX 3 with Claude or other AI agents (MCP)?▾

Yes — FLUX 3 is exposed through the BudgetPixel MCP server, so Claude, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible agent can generate with it from a plain-language request. Connect your account at budgetpixel.com/mcp; generations use the same credit balance and pricing as the web studio and the API.