Flux 2 by Black Forest Labs generates images from text and edits them with reference images. Three models cover different needs: Flux 2 Pro for high-quality images with excellent prompt adherence, Flux 2 Flex for flexible style transfer, and Flux 2 Klein for ultra-fast, lightweight generation with LoRA support. Add reference images and Flux 2 switches to edit mode automatically.
Reference-Based Editing
Add reference images to your prompt and Flux 2 switches to edit mode — up to 8 references with Pro and Flex.
Klein: Ultra-Fast Drafts
Flux 2 Klein is the lightweight, fastest Flux variant — built for quick drafts and rapid iteration, with LoRA support.
Pro: Prompt Adherence
Flux 2 Pro delivers high-quality images that follow your prompt closely — a strong fit for photorealistic product shots and marketing visuals.
Flex: Style Transfer
Flux 2 Flex specializes in flexible style transfer — match the look of your reference images or explore creative, artistic interpretations.
GPT Image 2 is OpenAI's next-generation image model with near-perfect text rendering, pixel-level editing precision, and strong photorealism. It accepts up to 16 reference images for image-to-image transformations and generates results in approximately 3 seconds. Ideal for product photography, branded visuals, multilingual creatives, and detailed multi-object compositions.
Near-Perfect Text Rendering
Renders legible, correctly spelled text inside images — signs, labels, multilingual creatives, UI mockups — with higher accuracy than any previous generation.
Pixel-Level Editing
Precise image editing with preserved lighting, shadows, and textures — replace objects, refine backgrounds, and apply changes without visual artifacts.
Up to 16 Reference Images
Supply up to 16 reference images to guide transformations — maintain brand identity, character consistency, or style across generations.
Fast ~3 Second Generation
Generates images in approximately 3 seconds — fast enough for interactive workflows, live previews, and high-volume production pipelines.
It depends on the job. Flux 2: Text-to-Image and Reference Editing by Black Forest Labs. GPT Image 2: OpenAI's Next-Generation Image Model — Near-Perfect Text, 16 References, ~3s. Both are on The Factory on one credit balance, so you can run the same prompt on each and keep the better result.
Yes. New accounts get welcome credits that work with every model, including Flux 2 and GPT Image 2.