# FLUX.2 [max]

> Black Forest Labs' flagship image generation model delivering state-of-the-art quality with exceptional realism, precision, and consistency for both text-to-image and advanced image editing

## Quick Reference

- Model ID: flux.2-max
- Creator: Black Forest Labs
- Status: active
- Family: flux.2
- Base URL: https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1

## Specifications

- Max Resolution: 2048x2048
- Max Input Images: 10
- Input Modalities: text, image
- Output Modalities: image
- Supported Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit

## API Parameters

The compiled parameter schema for this model is available via the API: `GET /v1/models/flux.2-max?schema=true`.

### Core Parameters

- `prompt` (string) — REQUIRED: Text prompt for image generation. Modes: Text to Image

### Size & Layout

- `size` (string): Image dimensions as WxH pixels (e.g. "1024x1024") or aspect ratio (e.g. "16:9"). Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit
- `aspect_ratio` (string): Aspect ratio of the output image (e.g. "16:9", "1:1"). Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit
- `resolution` (string): Output resolution tier (e.g. "1K", "4K"). Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit

### Media Inputs

- `image` (file) — REQUIRED: Input image(s) to edit. Modes: Image Edit

### Output & Format

- `response_format` (string): How to return the image. Default: url. Values: url, b64_json. Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit
- `output_format` (string): Output image format. Values: png, jpeg, gif, webp, avif. Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit
- `output_compression` (integer): Compression level for lossy formats (JPEG, WebP, AVIF). Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit
- `n` (integer): Number of images to generate. Default: 1. Modes: Text to Image, Image Edit


## Model Identifiers

- Primary Slug: flux.2-max
- Aliases: flux-2-max


## Tags

image-generation, text-to-image, image-editing, photorealistic, high-quality

## Available Providers

### fal.ai

- Config Key: fal/flux.2-max
- Provider Model ID: fal-ai/flux-2-max
- Pricing: 
  - Source: https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/flux-2-max

### fal.ai

- Config Key: fal/flux.2-max-edit
- Provider Model ID: fal-ai/flux-2-max/edit
- Pricing: $0.030/megapixel, 
  - Note: Resolution is rounded up to the next megapixel, separately for each reference image and the generated image
  - Note: 1 megapixel = 1024x1024 pixels
  - Note: Each reference image is counted separately (minimum 1 MP each)
  - Note: Images exceeding 4 megapixels are resized to 4 megapixels
  - Source: https://fal.ai/models/fal-ai/flux-2-max

### Replicate

- Config Key: replicate/flux.2-max
- Provider Model ID: black-forest-labs/flux-2-max
- Pricing: $0.040/request, $0.030/megapixel, $0.030/megapixel
  - Note: Resolution is rounded up to the next megapixel, separately for each reference image and the generated image
  - Note: 1 megapixel = 1024x1024 pixels
  - Note: Each reference image is counted separately (minimum 1 MP each)
  - Note: Images exceeding 4 megapixels are resized to 4 megapixels
  - Source: https://replicate.com/black-forest-labs/flux-2-max


## Performance Metrics

Provider performance over the last 30 days.

### replicate

- Median Generation Time (p50): 32653ms
- 95th Percentile Generation Time (p95): 65638ms
- Average Generation Time: 36832ms
- Success Rate: 93.8%
- Total Requests: 81
- Time to First Byte (p50): 32722ms
- Time to First Byte (p95): 64186ms

### fal

- Median Generation Time (p50): 36403ms
- 95th Percentile Generation Time (p95): 76210ms
- Average Generation Time: 40200ms
- Success Rate: 82.3%
- Total Requests: 113
- Time to First Byte (p50): 35998ms
- Time to First Byte (p95): 67122ms


## Arena Benchmarks

### Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes

- Elo: 1262
- Record: 10W / 6L / 3T (19 battles)
- Rank: #2 of 21

### Studio Ghibli Anime Style

- Elo: 1249
- Record: 15W / 12L / 1T (28 battles)
- Rank: #2 of 14

### Man and Car in California

- Elo: 1240
- Record: 26W / 60L / 2T (88 battles)
- Rank: #9 of 13

### Intricate Floral Mandala

- Elo: 1227
- Record: 14W / 6L / 4T (24 battles)
- Rank: #5 of 15

### Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow

- Elo: 1212
- Record: 10W / 2L / 1T (13 battles)
- Rank: #5 of 25

### Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility

- Elo: 1207
- Record: 13W / 7L / 2T (22 battles)
- Rank: #6 of 19

### Bald man challenge

- Elo: 1200
- Record: 16W / 8L / 5T (29 battles)
- Rank: #8 of 15

### Geometric Composition

- Elo: 1198
- Record: 8W / 10L / 3T (21 battles)
- Rank: #8 of 22

### Modern Clean Menu

- Elo: 1197
- Record: 9W / 8L / 0T (17 battles)
- Rank: #8 of 19

### Night Sky Transformation

- Elo: 1194
- Record: 11W / 7L / 4T (22 battles)
- Rank: #10 of 16

### Golden Hour Stroll

- Elo: 1194
- Record: 15W / 18L / 1T (34 battles)
- Rank: #6 of 13

### Victorian Greenhouse Oasis

- Elo: 1190
- Record: 9W / 8L / 1T (18 battles)
- Rank: #10 of 17

### Candid Street Photography

- Elo: 1188
- Record: 18W / 8L / 0T (26 battles)
- Rank: #7 of 24

### Heroic Super Hero Portrait

- Elo: 1185
- Record: 14W / 8L / 3T (25 battles)
- Rank: #9 of 21

### Over-the-top cartoon caricature

- Elo: 1172
- Record: 14W / 17L / 5T (36 battles)
- Rank: #10 of 13

### Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

- Elo: 1170
- Record: 9W / 26L / 4T (39 battles)
- Rank: #12 of 14

### Vintage Cafe Logo

- Elo: 1148
- Record: 6W / 7L / 2T (15 battles)
- Rank: #17 of 21

### Selective Object Swap

- Elo: 1000
- Record: 1W / 1L / 2T (4 battles)
- Rank: #6 of 12


## Use Cases & Category Performance

### Photorealism (Text-to-Image)

- Rank: #4 of 23
- Elo: 1231
- Record: 18W / 8L / 0T (26 battles)
- Win Rate: 69.2%

### Anime (Image Editing)

- Rank: #4 of 14
- Elo: 1218
- Record: 15W / 12L / 1T (28 battles)
- Win Rate: 53.6%

### Text Rendering (Text-to-Image)

- Rank: #6 of 23
- Elo: 1242
- Record: 28W / 22L / 4T (54 battles)
- Win Rate: 51.9%

### Portrait (Image Editing)

- Rank: #5 of 15
- Elo: 1246
- Record: 25W / 34L / 9T (68 battles)
- Win Rate: 36.8%

### Photorealism (Image Editing)

- Rank: #11 of 16
- Elo: 1215
- Record: 77W / 119L / 16T (212 battles)
- Win Rate: 36.3%

### Product, Branding & Commercial (Text-to-Image)

- Rank: #17 of 21
- Elo: 1151
- Record: 6W / 7L / 2T (15 battles)
- Win Rate: 40.0%


## Image Gallery

23 images available for this model. Browse all at https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max/gallery

### Curated Examples

- [A hyper-realistic, wide-angle cinematic shot of a master stone-mason in a sun-drenched, dusty Ita...](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/VOFqBP3jAsYBCy4Y-H9gUMtZ3xa1vbXPrYBxL_bz4Ck/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/es5980agcmrjmpn67ex6r3l3xt7r@jpeg)
- [A wide, cinematic shot of a sophisticated high-end camera lens repair shop at dusk. In the center...](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/GeeAy414DaEIm91Bmht3yr-PtgW0g87GaaReyjY2fhU/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/c0nf0klf06xjz9a8dqb0tmhfqo2y@jpeg)
- [A hyper-realistic close-up of a weathered leather traveler’s journal laying open on a rustic wood...](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/hfR1lTyEGNafbDR7exvGKud49KV-hAxTxj3abS6Oi2M/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/zg9ux9i0h5dya1wmidq0n4pzeffd@jpeg)
- [A hyper-realistic, high-angle shot of a minimalist wooden workbench. In the center sits a premium...](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/uqYJiiApUFkXu1hLasOM-yY2zJjwx4aEO2iELa-Wh6U/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/711brgbd4pc7xxdu9zbrusvj4k3o@jpeg)
- [A cozy street-side bakery window reflecting the morning sun, with the word "ARTISAN" hand-painted...](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/HsVrdKW7LJj5t-SKAbz6bPQCAsciNuEdp0zQvJ2MxfU/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/81bnjrwymd9ychkfh4tes4m7vc7a@jpeg)

### Arena Competition Results

- [Isometric Miniature Diorama Scenes](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/7rnmejsobEexsoXAqSBF_grcq9hsZdW3Kg1Gz9FXIJg/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/x1ugo3fl8zlverzwq9hz79277bw7@jpeg): #2 of 21 (Elo 1262)
- [Studio Ghibli Anime Style](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/1oyfkgof89DUKAioqSRXNlfM_yKts7A_c0VCUBrhxfo/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/7egzquoa2v0if8761syguo6avxkg@jpeg): #2 of 14 (Elo 1249)
- [Man and Car in California](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/u-2ED3AX8Alrbiqwitb7hNx_vsGB4ovOOmWpAPuf-_M/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/fapywxxm5qfwoe0qxahiomd8zdm7@jpeg): #9 of 13 (Elo 1240)
- [Intricate Floral Mandala](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/dOIMke4_KAWqGzOHp2cHyEPaQ7yGy_ecNyc5F6H1wcE/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/hff5o47qjrfdwbnizr7e1cry65je@jpeg): #5 of 15 (Elo 1227)
- [Adorable Baby Animals in Sunny Meadow](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/8-ToM3cEXxMLtaVXQ0InqbNFhTjDljOSSLJIuu2Q8b4/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/7qismry0yh4exfj3dh7wz7xab1xu@jpeg): #5 of 25 (Elo 1212)
- [Apollo 11: Journey to Tranquility](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/YBTRbS9t1oFTVVUaNdTlCBLVEIyB8Gh0XKas_c5NdRc/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/5cqt1yt1o5xcvicxvmnojn7oxw7e@jpeg): #6 of 19 (Elo 1207)
- [Bald man challenge](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/vdGEMQGr6RWoKM50tdBuPnvs9jRXjTBt23M0HXIbWIQ/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/4x8koaojbe80av9fl0ogxy9o3izv@jpeg): #8 of 15 (Elo 1200)
- [Geometric Composition](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/Le_yrzLjtNgOYZoVUicwTm31ds8EK5mixLTPqyvdFN0/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/0lhgje6bs88ib0eude2bszsbgodw@jpeg): #8 of 22 (Elo 1198)
- [Modern Clean Menu](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/yBPvg8ucYsKRROLBw3U1f2yAgxk1nK4Dr4drzSdzxaI/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/70tlonxmm0pe2zevhjy6nx3gwk4b@jpeg): #8 of 19 (Elo 1197)
- [Night Sky Transformation](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/FI_sG2_v8pLqYOnVtI6UWqQrZoqbaEzUAjAmJfFmYtc/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/lujegoo2qsui4vgmvgz2zg1bt9tr@jpeg): #10 of 16 (Elo 1194)
- [Golden Hour Stroll](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/kU33xLaF3AyGtDyvE9BJ2ZZUMfJiScnkBRUq_3fhNrw/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/przor8n6ormesjrekw4lu8bqoewf@jpeg): #6 of 13 (Elo 1194)
- [Victorian Greenhouse Oasis](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/k4PWag-ocHN0TYwk9XgI7cR6dKAoHpLikv_yJBUsAPo/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/31hiajh0foxqb1kby8sjfbtf8rkm@jpeg): #10 of 17 (Elo 1190)
- [Candid Street Photography](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/i7fWB3lmVJff5IlvI-LVLEPdJF_Nlz1xEEJIFknSF40/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/brjbuxgu8bd0h8yi71lbarspujh3@jpeg): #7 of 24 (Elo 1188)
- [Heroic Super Hero Portrait](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/nX_JZE4MmLrtofEsSOW19ZtH5xX9ASF8LRvuAd1pu-c/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/65solesqp1c4gcz32uj4zwklygkg@jpeg): #9 of 21 (Elo 1185)
- [Over-the-top cartoon caricature](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/WPIeWEA6kc-hrC5-_x95--WJWvf7l3ArAnczlKYA_qE/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/n2durnj0bteqsb1efqdd2gmbq029@jpeg): #10 of 13 (Elo 1172)
- [Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/OBBBB2whuSs7ojFKGxHVycLdrD-M7cz_2DRo9bBnHqg/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/d32444l3dj7xs0k9slxfdu56vafl@jpeg): #12 of 14 (Elo 1170)
- [Vintage Cafe Logo](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/b8f2bGFDoethX5Ut3l1wGNL3Tk3y9rvpcyq1JmgBD3Y/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/rw68tmqnn7p75m4udlxvfom1jmku@jpeg): #17 of 21 (Elo 1148)
- [Selective Object Swap](https://assets.lumenfall.ai/gJ55JjYHATBA33p5ccUYvyc8_5ZNVbd8neyICqEMRVU/rs:fit:1500:1500/plain/gs://lumenfall-prod-assets/5cmgfabqs2drvohr6z8yx06oyuhy@jpeg): #6 of 12 (Elo 1000)

## Example Prompt

The following prompt was used to generate an example image in our playground:

A cozy street-side bakery window reflecting the morning sun, with the word "ARTISAN" hand-painted in gold calligraphy on the glass. A customer waits by the door, while a capybara sits quietly on the sidewalk nearby, wearing a tiny red scarf.

## Code Examples

### Text to Image (/v1/images/generations)

#### cURL

curl -X POST \
  https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1/images/generations \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $LUMENFALL_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "model": "flux.2-max",
    "prompt": "",
    "size": "1024x1024"
  }'

# Response:
# { "created": 1234567890, "data": [{ "url": "https://...", "revised_prompt": "..." }] }

#### JavaScript

import OpenAI from 'openai';

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  baseURL: 'https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1'
});

const response = await client.images.generate({
  model: 'flux.2-max',
  prompt: '',
  size: '1024x1024'
});

// { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }
console.log(response.data[0].url);

#### Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1"
)

response = client.images.generate(
    model="flux.2-max",
    prompt="",
    size="1024x1024"
)

# { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }
print(response.data[0].url)

### Image Edit (/v1/images/edits)

#### cURL

curl -X POST \
  https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1/images/edits \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $LUMENFALL_API_KEY" \
  -F "model=flux.2-max" \
  -F "image=@source.png" \
  -F "prompt=Add a starry night sky to this image" \
  -F "size=1024x1024"

# Response:
# { "created": 1234567890, "data": [{ "url": "https://...", "revised_prompt": "..." }] }

#### JavaScript

import OpenAI from 'openai';
import fs from 'fs';

const client = new OpenAI({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  baseURL: 'https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1'
});

const response = await client.images.edit({
  model: 'flux.2-max',
  image: fs.createReadStream('source.png'),
  prompt: 'Add a starry night sky to this image',
  size: '1024x1024'
});

// { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }
console.log(response.data[0].url);

#### Python

from openai import OpenAI

client = OpenAI(
    api_key="YOUR_API_KEY",
    base_url="https://api.lumenfall.ai/openai/v1"
)

response = client.images.edit(
    model="flux.2-max",
    image=open("source.png", "rb"),
    prompt="Add a starry night sky to this image",
    size="1024x1024"
)

# { created: 1234567890, data: [{ url: "https://...", revised_prompt: "..." }] }
print(response.data[0].url)


## About

## Overview
FLUX.2 [max] is the flagship image generation model from Black Forest Labs, designed to push the boundaries of photorealism and compositional accuracy. As the most a capable entry in the FLUX.2 family, it functions as a multimodal tool capable of both high-fidelity text-to-image synthesis and sophisticated image-to-image editing. It is distinguished by its ability to follow complex prompts with high spatial precision while maintaining structural consistency across various aspect ratios.

## Strengths
*   **Anatomical and Textual Precision:** The model excels at rendering fine anatomical details—such as hands, eyes, and skin textures—and exhibits high accuracy when placing legible, coherent text within generated images.
*   **Prompt Adherence:** It handles multi-subject prompts and complex spatial relationships (e.g., "a blue sphere balanced on a rough wooden cube behind a glass prism") with significantly fewer hallucinations than previous iterations.
*   **Photorealistic Texture:** The model produces outputs with improved dynamic range and lighting, effectively simulating professional photography across various lenses and lighting conditions.
*   **Versatile Modality:** It supports both text and image inputs, making it highly effective for refined image editing, style transfer, and consistent character variations.

## Limitations
*   **Computational Latency:** Due to its high parameter count and focus on maximum quality, inference times are generally higher than the "pro" or "schnell" variants of the same family.
*   **Hardware Requirements:** The model's complexity makes it less suitable for real-time applications or low-latency environments compared to distilled or smaller models.
*   **Knowledge Cutoffs:** Like all large-scale generative models, it may struggle with highly niche or very recent cultural events and specific technical diagrams that were not well-represented in its training data.

## Technical Background
FLUX.2 [max] is built on a large-scale transformer-based architecture optimized for flow-based image generation. It utilizes a sophisticated latent diffusion process that integrates high-resolution visual tokens with rich text embeddings. Black Forest Labs employed advanced training techniques to improve the model's understanding of physics and light, resulting in a more predictable output during the denoising process.

## Best For
This model is best suited for professional creative workflows, advertising imagery, and high-end concept art where visual fidelity is more critical than generation speed. It is an ideal choice for tasks requiring precise text rendering or consistent architectural details. FLUX.2 [max] is available for testing and integration through Lumenfall's unified API and playground, allowing developers to compare its output against other models in the FLUX family.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does FLUX.2 [max] cost?

FLUX.2 [max] starts at $0.03 per image through Lumenfall. Pricing varies by provider. Lumenfall does not add any markup to provider pricing.

### How do I use FLUX.2 [max] via API?

You can use FLUX.2 [max] through Lumenfall's OpenAI-compatible API. Send requests to the unified endpoint with model ID "flux.2-max". Code examples are available in Python, JavaScript, and cURL.

### Which providers offer FLUX.2 [max]?

FLUX.2 [max] is available through fal.ai and Replicate on Lumenfall. Lumenfall automatically routes requests to the best available provider.

### What is the maximum resolution for FLUX.2 [max]?

FLUX.2 [max] supports images up to 2048x2048 resolution.

## Links

- Model Page: https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max
- About: https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max/about
- Providers, Pricing & Performance: https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max/providers
- API Reference: https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max/api
- Benchmarks: https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max/benchmarks
- Use Cases: https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max/use-cases
- Gallery: https://lumenfall.ai/models/black-forest-labs/flux.2-max/gallery
- Playground: https://lumenfall.ai/playground?model=flux.2-max
- API Documentation: https://docs.lumenfall.ai