# FLUX.1 [schnell]

> Image AI Model by Black Forest Labs — available on Layer

Ultra-fast, open-source model. Generates high-quality images in 1-4 steps for rapid prototyping.

Engineered for speed, FLUX.1 [schnell] is an ultra-fast, step-distilled text-to-image model from Black Forest Labs. It can generate high-quality images in as few as 1 to 4 steps, making it ideal for rapid prototyping, local development, and personal projects. Released under a permissive Apache 2.0 license, it empowers developers and hobbyists in the AI art community to experiment and create without compromising on performance.

## Specifications

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Provider | Black Forest Labs |
| Category | Image |
| Price | 0.2 / megapixel, minimum 0.2 per run |
| Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 2:3, 3:4, 9:16, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How much does FLUX.1 [schnell] cost? Is it free?

Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 0.2 / megapixel, minimum 0.2 per run.

### How does Layer's pricing work?

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

### What Elo score does FLUX.1 [schnell] have?

FLUX.1 [schnell] has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 740, which places it #56 of the 56 scored image models on Layer. GPT Image 2.5 Sunburst leads that ranking with an Elo of 1222.

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