FLUX.1 [pro]
FLUX.1 [pro] is the flagship commercial text-to-image model from Black Forest Labs. It offers state-of-the-art performance, delivering superior prompt adherence, exceptional visual quality, and diverse stylistic outputs. This model is designed for professionals and creative studios that require reliable, high-fidelity results for complex scenes and detailed artistic concepts.
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FLUX.1 [pro] is the flagship commercial text-to-image model from Black Forest Labs. It offers state-of-the-art performance, delivering superior prompt adherence, exceptional visual quality, and diverse stylistic outputs. This model is designed for professionals and creative studios that require reliable, high-fidelity results for complex scenes and detailed artistic concepts.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and FLUX.1 [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 [pro] to generate 4 variations of a crystal sword icon on a transparent background.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "flux-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-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.
- inference_steps integerdefault 281–50
- How many refinement passes the model makes. More add detail and take longer.
- transparency booleandefault false
- Output the subject alone, with no backdrop behind it.
- 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 [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 [pro] for image?
High-fidelity rendering with advanced detail separation
FLUX.1 Pro produces sharper textures, cleaner materials, and more refined lighting than earlier FLUX variants. It handles complex surfaces, layered outfits, and intricate character details with precision, making it ideal for high-quality game art.
Strong multi-style control for both stylized and realistic art directions
This version of FLUX maintains structural accuracy while supporting a wide stylistic range - from stylized mobile visuals to more grounded, realistic concepts. Its flexibility makes it a strong fit for teams testing different visual directions during production.
Improved consistency for complex scenes and multi-element assets
FLUX.1 Pro excels at keeping proportions, depth, and perspective stable in scenes with multiple characters or detailed environments. Its stronger compositional stability helps teams produce reliable results for production and UA at scale.

Premium character concepts and cosmetic variations
Generate polished character art with refined lighting, expressive details, and clean silhouettes. FLUX.1 Pro is particularly strong for premium skins, hero visuals, and higher-end cosmetic concepts for LiveOps events.

Flexible art exploration for new game directions
Test stylized, semi-realistic, or grounded looks quickly without losing structure. FLUX.1 Pro helps studios explore different art identities early in development while preserving clarity and consistency across variations.

Polished UA imagery and visually rich promotional art
Produce high-clarity, high-impact frames for UA creatives, thumbnails, and storefront art. FLUX.1 Pro’s enhanced detail and visual fidelity help assets stand out in competitive ad placements.
FAQ
How much does FLUX.1 [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.
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