Flux.1 Schnell

Lightning-Fast, Open-Source Image Generation at Scale

Unleash your creativity with the Flux.1 Schnell Model, a high-speed, cost-efficient generative image model powered by the latest open-source innovation from Black Forest Labs. Optimized for lightning-fast performance and deployed on high-throughput infrastructure, Flux.1 Schnell delivers exceptional text-to-image and image-to-image results with unmatched flexibility and commercial licensing under Apache 2.0.

Context-Aware Image Editing Features

Text-to-Image

High-resolution generation from detailed prompts

Image-to-Image

Transform images with reference guidance

Open source
Fully accessible
Ultra-fast
Optimized inference
$0.02/edit
Context-aware pricing

Key Features

Built for developers who need fast, reliable image generation that scales with their applications

Schnell Speed, Pro Quality

Built for performance, Flux.1 Schnell delivers blazing-fast inference without sacrificing quality — perfect for real-time apps, UIs, or high-volume batch jobs.

Text-to-Image and Image-to-Image

Go beyond text prompts — use reference images to guide generations for more precise creative control.

Asynchronous API Calls

No need to block your workflow. Submit tasks and fetch results later with fully asynchronous job handling for smooth integration.

Aspect Ratio Control

Tailor image outputs with the aspect_ratio parameter, making visuals optimized for social media, print, web, or app interfaces.

Seed & Multi-Output Parameters

Set seed for reproducibility or explore variety by generating multiple outputs in a single call using num_outputs.

Optimized Infrastructure

Flux.1 Schnell runs on a custom inference framework, fine-tuned for latent diffusion workloads — ensuring low latency and maximum throughput.

Bulk Generation Options

Need thousands of images for your app or creative project? Contact us on Discord for custom bulk generation services and pricing.

Flexible, Developer-Friendly Pricing

Try it for free, scale on demand. With pay-as-you-go credit-based plans, you stay in control of your usage and costs — no surprise bills.

Fully Open for Commercial Use

Backed by the Apache 2.0 License, all content generated with Flux.1 Schnell is safe for commercial deployment, resale, or integration.

Perfect For

From real-time apps to high-volume content creation

Real-Time Applications

Perfect for apps requiring instant image generation and user interaction

Low latency
High throughput
Responsive UIs

Content Creation

Generate memes, avatars, social media content, and marketing materials

Social media ready
Multiple formats
Brand consistency

High-Volume Processing

Batch generation for large-scale projects and automated workflows

Bulk processing
API automation
Cost efficiency

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Pay only for what you generate

$0.002
per image

Image Generation

Text-to-image generation
Image-to-image support
Multiple aspect ratios
Asynchronous processing
Commercial use allowed
Free tier available

Free Credits: New users get $0.25 in free credits — that's 125 images to test the API and see the quality for yourself.

No monthly fees • No hidden costs • Credits never expire

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Flux.1 Schnell

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Ready to Test Flux.1 Schnell?

Try it now with our interactive playground or integrate directly with our API

Interactive Playground

Test parameters and see results instantly