BlackForestLabs just unveiled FLUX.1 Tools, four new AI image manipulation features that allow for seamless and precise editing and control of AI-generated images using the company’s FLUX models. The details:
- Fill enables state-of-the-art image inpainting, editing, and expansion capabilities surpassing Ideogram and open alternatives on benchmarks.
- Depth preserves image structure through depth maps while allowing complete style transformation, outperforming Midjourney’s retexture.
- Canny provides edge-based control for image editing, while Redux allows users to mix and recreate images using text prompts.
- Each tool has two versions: open-access [Dev] that beat current paid solutions and [Pro] versions that set new heights across benchmarks.
Just as Photoshop transformed digital art decades ago, releases like FLUX.1 Tools could completely reshape creative workflows — but this time without the steep learning curve or price tag. With FLUX’s integration with xAI’s Grok, millions may soon have access to these easy-to-use, professional-grade image tools.