FLUX 3
- Price
- Paid
- API
- Yes
- Weights
- No
WHAT IT DOES
FLUX 3 is Black Forest Labs' multimodal foundation model, announced 23 July 2026. Unlike the FLUX.1 and FLUX.2 image models before it, FLUX 3 learns jointly across images, video and audio in a single unified architecture: it generates video with native synchronised audio, edits images, renders readable text, and, via a FLUX-mimic variant, predicts robot actions, all from the same weights. Video generation runs up to 20 seconds. At launch, video is available through a gated early-access programme, with image generation stated to follow and an open-weight FLUX 3 Dev backbone planned later.
WHY WE PICKED IT
The first credible attempt to collapse image, video and audio generation into a single model rather than a pipeline of separate ones, from the team behind the most widely self-hosted open image models. Access is the catch: video is gated early-access and the open-weight release has not shipped, so treat availability as limited until FLUX 3 Dev lands.
QUICK FACTS
LIMITATIONS
- ⚠Video is gated early access at launch, not generally available
- ⚠Open-weight FLUX 3 Dev backbone announced but not yet released
- ⚠Video capped at 20 seconds per generation
GETTING STARTED
Request early-access to FLUX 3 video at blackforestlabs.ai. For image generation, use the web interface or API. Follow documentation for authentication and rate limits.
OFFICIAL LINKS
SIMILAR TOOLS
USE CASE EXAMPLES
Short-Form Social Video with Audio
Generate TikTok-ready videos with native synchronized audio in one pass.
- Write video description and audio direction
- Submit to FLUX 3 video generation
- Video and audio render together
- Download for social platforms
Multimodal Reference-Based Generation
Use 50 reference inputs to maintain character consistency across video shots.
- Prepare character reference images and style frames
- Define scene direction and character descriptions
- Submit with up to 50 multimodal references
- Generate 30-second 4K video with consistent characters
PRICING
Requires a paid subscription.
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KEY FEATURES
Generation
- →1024x1024 native (no upscaling needed)
- →Photorealistic output quality
- →6-8 second generation speed
Control
- →Style conditioning support
- →Reference image inputs
- →Composition guidance
Access
- →Open-weights available
- →API via Replicate/HF
- →Local runnable
TOOL-SPECIFIC FAQ
What is the main innovation of Flux-3?
Combines photorealism with speed. Generates coherent images in 6-8 seconds with native 1024x1024 resolution. No upscaling needed.
How does Flux-3 compare to Midjourney?
Flux: faster generation, cheaper cost, open-weights (run locally), no subscription. Midjourney: better artistic control, stronger style consistency.
Can I use Flux-3 images for commercial work?
Yes - open-weights under Flux Public License. Generated images are yours. Full commercial usage rights included.
Is Flux-3 good for product photography?
Excellent for photorealistic products. Handles lighting and textures well. Text rendering improved but still imperfect for detailed overlays.
How do I use Flux-3 (API vs local)?
API: Replicate, Hugging Face, fal.ai. Local: download weights, run with ComfyUI or diffusers library. Local = free but slower.
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