Flux
intermediateThe photorealism king — 12 billion parameters of visual fidelity.
Flux by Black Forest Labs (the original creators of Stable Diffusion) is a 12-billion parameter image generation model that produces the most photorealistic AI-generated images available. Built by the team that pioneered latent diffusion, Flux represents the cutting edge of image quality — particularly for human faces, hands, and complex scenes that trip up other models. Available through APIs (Replicate, fal.ai, Together) and as an open-source model for self-hosting, Flux is the top choice for businesses that need images indistinguishable from photographs. PxlPeak deploys Flux for clients where photorealism is the priority.
12B
Model parameters
#1
Photorealism benchmark score
4x
More detailed than SD 1.5
Key Features
12 billion parameters — the largest open image model available
Best-in-class photorealism, especially for human subjects
Accurate hand, face, and body rendering without common AI artifacts
Available via API (Replicate, fal.ai, Together) or self-hosted
Flux Pro, Dev, and Schnell variants for quality-speed tradeoffs
Use Cases We Implement
Generate photorealistic product and lifestyle imagery
Create human-featuring marketing content that passes as photography
Produce high-fidelity concept art and pre-visualization
Build photorealistic synthetic datasets for training and testing
How We Implement Flux
Assess
We analyze your business needs and how Flux fits into your workflow.
Configure
Set up Flux with custom settings, integrations, and data connections.
Integrate
Connect to your existing tools — CRM, helpdesk, email, and more.
Train & Launch
Train your team, document everything, and provide ongoing support.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Flux compare to Midjourney and DALL-E?
Flux produces the most photorealistic output — especially for human subjects, hands, and complex scenes. Midjourney excels at artistic and stylized images, while DALL-E is best for text rendering and ChatGPT integration. PxlPeak recommends Flux when photorealism is the primary requirement.
Can we self-host Flux?
Yes. Flux Dev and Schnell variants are available as open weights for self-hosting. PxlPeak deploys self-hosted Flux on cloud GPU infrastructure with API endpoints for integration into your production workflows.
What is the difference between Flux Pro, Dev, and Schnell?
Flux Pro is the highest quality (API-only). Flux Dev is open-weight with near-Pro quality. Flux Schnell is optimized for speed with slightly lower quality. PxlPeak selects the variant that matches your quality, speed, and cost requirements.
How long does deployment take?
API-based Flux integration takes about 1 week. Self-hosted deployment with custom infrastructure and fine-tuning takes 2-4 weeks. PxlPeak handles the full pipeline.
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Stable Diffusion
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Adobe Firefly
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