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FLUX.2 [pro]

Name: FLUX.2 [pro]
Brand: Black Forest Labs
Price: 0.015 USD
Availability: InStock

AI Image Editing Model

Mode:

All Text to Image Image Edit

Image #8 Text-to-Image

Black Forest Labs' state-of-the-art image generation model with maximum quality and speed, supporting text-to-image and multi-reference image editing with up to 4MP output

FLUX.2 [pro] Benchmarks

FLUX.2 [pro] currently holds the #9 position in global text-to-image rankings with a 1255 Elo and ranks #10 for image editing with an Elo of 1202. These scores place Black Forest Labs' flagship model within the top tier of all competitive media generation benchmarks.

Lumenfall Arena

#12

Image Editing

1206 Elo

Image Editing Landscape

Elo vs Cost

1 model without pricing omitted.

Competition Results

Image Editing

Prompt Adherence

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Over-the-top cartoon caricature

44 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Image Editing

Aesthetics

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Man and Car in California

35 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Studio Ghibli Anime Style

46 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

FLUX.2 [pro] edited result for Golden Hour Stroll

Original image before FLUX.2 [pro] editing

Before After

#11

Golden Hour Stroll

45 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Image Editing

Creativity

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Studio Ghibli Anime Style

46 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Over-the-top cartoon caricature

44 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Image Editing

Photorealism

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Man and Car in California

35 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Before After

#11

Golden Hour Stroll

45 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

FLUX.2 [pro] edited result for Bald man challenge

Before After

#12

Bald man challenge

43 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

FLUX.2 [pro] edited result for Night Sky Transformation

Before After

Night Sky Transformation

16 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”

3 attempts – showing best result

FLUX.2 [pro] edited result for Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

Before After

#10

Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

14 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

{
  "action": "image_edit",
  "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
  "change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
  "details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
  "preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
  "no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
  "style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}

3 attempts – showing best result

Image Editing

Preservation

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Man and Car in California

35 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Studio Ghibli Anime Style

46 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Over-the-top cartoon caricature

44 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Before After

#11

Golden Hour Stroll

45 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Before After

#12

Bald man challenge

43 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Before After

#10

Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

14 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

{
  "action": "image_edit",
  "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
  "change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
  "details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
  "preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
  "no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
  "style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}

3 attempts – showing best result

Image Editing

Adding & Editing Objects

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Man and Car in California

35 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Image Editing

Backgrounds & Scenes

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Man and Car in California

35 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Before After

Night Sky Transformation

16 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”

3 attempts – showing best result

Image Editing

Lighting, Shadows & Materials

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Man and Car in California

35 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Make a photo of the man driving the car down the California coastline”

Before After

#11

Golden Hour Stroll

45 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Before After

#12

Bald man challenge

43 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Before After

Night Sky Transformation

16 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Change the scene to night: a deep, dark sky with subtle, glistening stars visible behind the mountain.”

3 attempts – showing best result

Image Editing

Face & Identity

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Over-the-top cartoon caricature

44 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”

Before After

#12

Bald man challenge

43 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Give the person a full, thick head of natural hair with realistic texture, density, and a natural hairline. Preserve facial features and lighting.”

Before After

#10

Neutral Expression to Genuine Smile

14 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

{
  "action": "image_edit",
  "reference": "uploaded neutral portrait",
  "change": "Warm genuine Duchenne smile: lips curved up, slight natural teeth, soft eye crinkles, subtle cheek raise",
  "details": "Realistic smiling skin (dimples if present, soft cheek shadows), slightly brighter eyes; keep exact eye shape/color/iris",
  "preserve_exact": "Face identity/structure, eyes/nose/lips/eyebrows, hair, skin texture/pores/freckles, makeup, clothing, head pose, background, lighting, shadows, framing",
  "no_changes": "No face shape change, no new features, no gaze shift, no hair/clothing/lighting/background edits",
  "style": "Ultra-photorealistic 8K portrait, sharp face focus, natural soft lighting, realistic skin glow"
}

3 attempts – showing best result

Image Editing

People & Poses

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Before After

#11

Golden Hour Stroll

45 models

Image Editing

Edit instruction

“Add dynamic motion to this photo: make hair blow in the wind, add leaves flying, energetic and lively feel.”

Image Editing

Artistic Restyling

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Studio Ghibli Anime Style

46 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Transform this photo into a Studio Ghibli–inspired illustration. Use soft pastel colors, hand-painted textures, gentle lighting, dreamy backgrounds, and a warm, nostalgic mood”

Over-the-top cartoon caricature

44 models

Image Editing

Source

Edit instruction

“Create a caricature of me and my job. Make it exaggerated and humorous, incorporating my profession as a tv show anchor and my love for dogs and hockey.”