FLUX 3 Image(bfl.ai)
428 points by minimaxir 12 days ago | 97 comments
tl;dr: Black Forest Labs' FLUX 3 Image is a multimodal generation model that lets users compose images by placing elements as bounding boxes on a 0-1000 grid, each with text descriptions, or by writing a standard prompt and having an LLM plan the layout. It supports native 2K/4K rendering, pixel-perfect edits that preserve untouched regions, multi-reference composition (up to 10 images), and simultaneous targeted edits. Weights are available under a commercial license for self-hosted deployment, and it's accessible via a Playground and the BFL API.
HN Discussion:
  • ↑The UX for spatial element placement is a major strength and differentiator worth praising
  • •AI image generation has reached a point where digital images can no longer be trusted as evidence
  • ↑The model works well for granular iterative edits like UI element replacement
  • ~Waiting for open weights/local releases before getting excited
  • ↓Showcase examples and real-world tests reveal quality issues in generated outputs