Introducing the image generation AI 'FLUX.2 [max],' offering performance similar to GPT Image 1.5 and Nano Banana Pro at a low cost



Black Forest Labs has released the image generation AI ' FLUX.2 [max] .' FLUX.2 [max] is low-cost yet delivers performance comparable to OpenAI's GPT Image 1.5 and Google's Nano Banana Pro.

FLUX.2 [max] - Top-Tier Quality Image Generation | Black Forest Labs

https://bfl.ai/models/flux-2-max

FLUX.2 [max] can not only generate images from scratch based on text, but also allows you to input and edit images. Below is an example of creating a product demo image using FLUX.2 [max]. First, generate an image of a 'paper plate with a face drawn in ketchup.'



Based on the generated image, a product image of ketchup is generated.



Furthermore, you can use FLUX.2 [max] to create promotional images that effectively showcase your ketchup.



FLUX.2 [max] can generate images while accessing real-time information, allowing it to generate images that include highly real-time information such as weather and game results.



It also excels at drawing text.



According to Artificial Analysis, which analyzes AI performance, FLUX.2 [max] ranked third

in the image generation performance rankings, following GPT Image 1.5 and Nano Banana Pro.



It also ranked third in

the image editing performance ranking .



Artificial Analysis points out that 'FLUX.2 [max]'s image generation cost is $70 (approximately 11,000 yen) per 1,000 images, while Nano Banana Pro's is $134 (approximately 21,000 yen) per 1,000 images.' We evaluate the high cost performance of FLUX.2 [max].




The FLUX.2 series also includes the low-cost FLUX.2 [pro] and the text-focused FLUX.2 [flex]. FLUX.2 [dev] is available as an open model that can be downloaded and run locally.

Finally, image generation AI 'FLUX.2' has arrived, and it can be run locally on a home PC - GIGAZINE



in AI, Posted by log1o_hf