Black Forest Labs: FLUX.1 [schnell]

black-forest-labs/flux-schnell

Access FLUX.1 [schnell] AI image generation using Puter.js API.

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FLUX.1 Schnell (German for 'fast') is the speed-optimized variant of FLUX.1, designed for rapid image generation with lower latency at the cost of some quality. It is the most permissively licensed model in the FLUX.1 family, released under Apache 2.0. Ideal for real-time applications and high-throughput workflows.

Cost Per Image $0.0027

per generation

Configuration 1MP

resolution

Release Date Aug 1, 2024

 

Code Example

Use FLUX.1 [schnell] in your app with the Puter.js AI API — no API keys or setup required.

// npm install @heyputer/puter.js
import { puter } from '@heyputer/puter.js';

puter.ai.txt2img("A serene mountain landscape at sunset", {
    model: "black-forest-labs/flux-schnell"
}).then(image => {
    document.body.appendChild(image);
});

<html>
<body>
    <script src="https://js.puter.com/v2/"></script>
    <script>
        puter.ai.txt2img("A serene mountain landscape at sunset", {
            model: "black-forest-labs/flux-schnell"
        }).then(image => {
            document.body.appendChild(image);
        });
    </script>
</body>
</html>

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use FLUX.1 [schnell]?

You can access FLUX.1 [schnell] by Black Forest Labs through Puter.js AI API. Include the library in your web app or Node.js project and start making calls with just a few lines of JavaScript — no backend and no configuration required.

Is FLUX.1 [schnell] free?

Yes, it is free if you're using it through Puter.js. With the User-Pays Model, you can add FLUX.1 [schnell] to your app at no cost — your users pay for their own AI usage directly, making it completely free for you as a developer.

What is the pricing for FLUX.1 [schnell]?
FLUX.1 [schnell] costs $0.0027 per image.
Price
Per image$0.0027
Who created FLUX.1 [schnell]?

FLUX.1 [schnell] was created by Black Forest Labs and released on Aug 1, 2024.

Does it work with React / Vue / Vanilla JS / Node / etc.?

Yes — the FLUX.1 [schnell] API works with any JavaScript framework, Node.js, or plain HTML through Puter.js. Just include the library and start building. See the documentation for more details.

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