FLUX.1 Kontext [pro]
FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is a powerful 12-billion parameter multimodal flow transformer designed for professional in-context image editing. It seamlessly processes both text and image inputs, enabling creators to perform complex edits, maintain character consistency, and transfer styles with simple text prompts. This model is ideal for creative professionals who need fast, iterative workflows for tasks like modifying objects, changing backgrounds, and editing typography directly within an image.
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FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] is a powerful 12-billion parameter multimodal flow transformer designed for professional in-context image editing. It seamlessly processes both text and image inputs, enabling creators to perform complex edits, maintain character consistency, and transfer styles with simple text prompts. This model is ideal for creative professionals who need fast, iterative workflows for tasks like modifying objects, changing backgrounds, and editing typography directly within an image.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] to generate 4 variations of a crystal sword icon on a transparent background.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "flux-kontext-pro",
"prompt": "A crystal sword icon on a transparent background, game UI art",
"batch_size": 4,
"width": 1024,
"height": 1024
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/bfl-flux-1-kontext-pro/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"prompt": "A crystal sword icon on a transparent background, game UI art"
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- prompt string
- Describe what to generate, or the change to make.
- aspect_ratio enumdefault SQUARE_1K14 options
- The shape and size of the output.
- prompt_enhancement enumdefault AUTOAUTO, OFF, STANDARD
- Let the model rewrite the prompt before generating.
- seed integer
- The starting point for the model's randomness. The same seed and settings give the same result.
- guidance_scale numberdefault 3.51–20
- How closely the result follows the prompt. Lower gives the model more freedom.
- transparency booleandefault false
- Output the subject alone, with no backdrop behind it.
- guidance_file_init_image file[]
- The image to modify
- guidance_file_reference_image file[]
- Guides the edit
- output_fit any
- Trim the transparent margin, and place the image on a canvas of a fixed size.
- prompt_language string
- The language the prompt is written in, so it reaches the model as you meant it.
Create amazing image assets with FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] on Layer
The complete content creation platform for modern game teams. From concepting to polished in-game assets - across Image, 3D, Video, and Audio.
Why use FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] for image?
High-fidelity scene generation with advanced spatial consistency
FLUX.1 Kontext Pro combines improved contextual reasoning with upgraded visual fidelity, producing scenes where lighting, materials, and depth feel coherent and polished. It’s ideal for complex character setups, cinematic frames, and detailed game moments.
Superior multi-character and multi-object accuracy
Kontext Pro manages character interactions, item placement, and environmental elements with more stability than other FLUX variants. It accurately preserves poses, proportions, and relationships - essential for action scenes, gameplay vignettes, and event key art.
Strong global composition for UA and promotional visuals
With improved framing, focal hierarchy, and environmental balance, Kontext Pro generates images that immediately read well in ad placements. Its enhanced composition tools help teams create more compelling, conversion-friendly UA creatives.

Cinematic multi-character scenes and action sequences
Generate high-detail moments with characters interacting, reacting, or performing actions in ways that feel believable. Kontext Pro handles complex staging, making it perfect for key art, gameplay snapshots, and story-driven promotional assets.

High-impact UA scenes with clear narrative moments
Produce UA visuals that communicate gameplay, tension, or emotional beats at a glance. Kontext Pro excels at keeping characters, items, and scene elements readable even in dynamic or busy compositions - ideal for performance-driven campaigns.

Rich environment scenes with consistent depth and lighting
Create detailed environments where foreground, midground, and background elements interact logically. Kontext Pro’s improved depth handling makes it well-suited for thematic LiveOps art, event backdrops, and polished worldbuilding material.
FAQ
How much does FLUX.1 Kontext [pro] cost? Is it free?+
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 Kontext [pro] have?+
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