Flux 2 Dev AI Image Generator
Open-weight, guidance-distilled efficiency. Flux 2 Dev delivers near-Pro quality in a more efficient package, designed for experimentation, development, and non-commercial use.
Key Features
Guidance-distilled for high efficiency
Quality comparable to Flux 2 Pro
Open-weight model architecture
Optimized for speed and lower resource usage
Excellent prompt adherence
Ideal for development and experimentation
Usage Guide
- Step 1
Experiment Freely
Flux 2 Dev is built for trying things out. Use it to test prompts, explore styles, and develop workflows without the overhead of the Pro pipeline.
- Step 2
Efficient Iteration
Thanks to its distilled nature, Dev runs efficiently. Use this speed to iterate rapidly on concepts before potentially moving to a production model.
- Step 3
Prompt Like Pro
Since it shares DNA with Flux 2 Pro, you can use the same detailed prompting styles. Be descriptive with lighting, camera angles, and textures.
Example Prompts
Concept art of a futuristic exoskeleton, blueprint style, white lines on blue background, detailed technical annotations
A cute robot gardener watering plants in a solarium, soft sunlight, ghibli style, vibrant colors
Abstract data visualization, flowing particles, glowing nodes, dark background, 4k resolution
Character sheet of a rogue elf, front and side view, neutral pose, pencil sketch style
Cyberpunk cityscape at night, rain reflections, neon lights, atmospheric fog, cinematic composition
💡 Click the copy button to use these prompts in your own generations
Best For
Research & Dev
Testing new prompting strategies and integrating into development workflows.
Rapid Prototyping
Generating quick concepts where speed and efficiency are key.
Non-Commercial Projects
Personal art, hobby projects, and open-source experiments.
Model Capabilities
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- Highly efficient generation speeds
- Quality very close to the Pro model
- Open nature supports community experimentation
- Great for rapid iteration cycles
Limitations
- Strictly for non-commercial use (license restriction)
- May lack some of the specialized pipeline optimizations of Pro
- Not as tunable as Flex for specific design tasks
Frequently Asked Questions
About Flux 2 Dev
Efficiency & Openness
Flux 2 Dev represents Black Forest Labs' commitment to the open research community. By distilling the guidance mechanisms, this model achieves high-quality outputs with significantly improved efficiency. It allows developers and researchers to experiment with state-of-the-art generation without the heavy computational cost.
The Developer's Choice
Perfect for prototyping, testing, and personal projects, Flux 2 Dev brings the power of the Flux 2 architecture to a more accessible format. Whether you're building a new tool or just exploring AI art, Dev provides a robust and fast foundation.
Flux 2 Dev vs Other Models
Flux 2 Pro
- Dev is open-weight/non-commercial; Pro is a commercial API product.
- Dev is guidance-distilled for raw efficiency; Pro is optimized for production pipelines.
- Quality is similar, but Pro offers more enterprise reliability.
Flux 1 Dev
- Flux 2 Dev offers improved prompt adherence and efficiency over v1.
- Flux 2 Dev generates higher fidelity details in fewer steps.