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FLUX 3

Multimodal model generating image, video and audio from one set of weights

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.

QUICK FACTS

Pricing Paid
Platforms web, api
API Yes
Open Source No
Modalities Text → Image, Text → Video, Image → Video, Text → Audio
Best For Best Multimodal Generation
Date Added 2026-08-04

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.

LIMITATIONS

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

Website↗ Documentation↗

SIMILAR TOOLS

GPT-Image-2 Seedance 2.5 Seedance 2.0 NotebookLM ComfyUI

USE CASE EXAMPLES

Short-Form Social Video with Audio

Generate TikTok-ready videos with native synchronized audio in one pass.

STEPS:
  1. Write video description and audio direction
  2. Submit to FLUX 3 video generation
  3. Video and audio render together
  4. Download for social platforms

Multimodal Reference-Based Generation

Use 50 reference inputs to maintain character consistency across video shots.

STEPS:
  1. Prepare character reference images and style frames
  2. Define scene direction and character descriptions
  3. Submit with up to 50 multimodal references
  4. Generate 30-second 4K video with consistent characters

PRICING

Paid

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
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TOOL-SPECIFIC FAQ

Q

What is the main innovation of Flux-3?

A

Combines photorealism with speed. Generates coherent images in 6-8 seconds with native 1024x1024 resolution. No upscaling needed.

Q

How does Flux-3 compare to Midjourney?

A

Flux: faster generation, cheaper cost, open-weights (run locally), no subscription. Midjourney: better artistic control, stronger style consistency.

Q

Can I use Flux-3 images for commercial work?

A

Yes - open-weights under Flux Public License. Generated images are yours. Full commercial usage rights included.

Q

Is Flux-3 good for product photography?

A

Excellent for photorealistic products. Handles lighting and textures well. Text rendering improved but still imperfect for detailed overlays.

Q

How do I use Flux-3 (API vs local)?

A

API: Replicate, Hugging Face, fal.ai. Local: download weights, run with ComfyUI or diffusers library. Local = free but slower.

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