{"id":260031,"date":"2026-07-23T12:56:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T19:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=260031"},"modified":"2026-07-23T12:56:21","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T19:56:21","slug":"how-to-use-flux","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/how-to-use-flux\/","title":{"rendered":"How to use Flux for AI image generation"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Using Flux takes nothing more than a prompt. Flux, from Black Forest Labs, is one of the most capable AI image models available, built for precise, controllable generation, from photorealistic detail to exact brand colors. The easiest way to use it is on Picsart, with no install and no API setup: open the Picsart AI Image Generator<\/a>, pick a Flux model, describe what you want, and generate.<\/p>\r\n

This guide covers what Flux is, how to choose a model, how to create your first image step by step, how to write prompts, how to edit with Flux, and the mistakes to avoid. By the end, you will be generating with Flux in under a minute.<\/p>\r\n

What is Flux?<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Flux is a family of AI image models from Black Forest Labs, designed for precise, controllable image generation. The latest generation, FLUX.2, is the current recommended version and comes in tiers so you can trade speed for quality per task. Across the family, Flux outputs up to 4MP, matches exact colors from hex codes, combines up to 8 reference images, and renders reliable in-image text. On Picsart, Flux runs inside the AI Image Generator<\/a> and AI Playground alongside more than 130 other models.<\/p>\r\n

The Flux 2 lineup: which model for which job<\/span><\/h2>\r\n

Flux is not one model but a family, and FLUX.2 splits into four tiers. Each is tuned for a different balance of speed and quality, so picking the right one saves both time and credits. Here is what each one is for:<\/p>\r\n