FLUX.2 [dev]
FLUX.2 [dev] is a powerful 32-billion-parameter open-weight model from Black Forest Labs, representing the most advanced open-weight image generation and editing model available today. This groundbreaking checkpoint combines text-to-image synthesis and multi-image editing capabilities in a single unified model. It's designed for developers and researchers who want the freedom to run state-of-the-art image generation locally, with commercial licensing available for production use.
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FLUX.2 [dev] is a powerful 32-billion-parameter open-weight model from Black Forest Labs, representing the most advanced open-weight image generation and editing model available today. This groundbreaking checkpoint combines text-to-image synthesis and multi-image editing capabilities in a single unified model. It's designed for developers and researchers who want the freedom to run state-of-the-art image generation locally, with commercial licensing available for production use.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and FLUX.2 [dev] 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.2 [dev] to generate 4 variations of a crystal sword icon on a transparent background.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "flux-2-dev",
"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-2-dev/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_1K10 options
- The shape and size of the output.
- quality enumdefault HIGHLOW, MEDIUM, HIGH
- Higher levels render more detail, and can take longer and cost more.
- 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 2.50–20
- How closely the result follows the prompt. Lower gives the model more freedom.
- inference_steps integerdefault 284–50
- 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.
- 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.2 [dev] 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.2 [dev] for image?
Next-generation fidelity for sharper, cleaner game assets
FLUX.2 Dev delivers a noticeable jump in clarity, material rendering, and fine-detail separation compared to the FLUX 1 family. It produces crisp characters, cleaner outlines, and stronger lighting logic - ideal for modern 2D game art and high-quality production workflows.
Improved structural accuracy and expressive character control
This version handles anatomy, facial expressions, poses, and layered clothing with far more reliability. FLUX.2 Dev responds cleanly to direction, making it easier for teams to explore nuanced poses, personality, or stylistic shifts without structural drift.
Flexible style control for multiple game aesthetics
FLUX.2 Dev adapts well to stylized, semi-realistic, and more graphic visual styles. Whether you’re exploring a new art direction or generating variations for LiveOps content, it maintains consistency while supporting a broad tonal range.

Advanced character concepting with stronger emotional detail
Create expressive characters with refined facial features, accurate poses, and polished outfit details. FLUX.2 Dev excels at generating concept art and cosmetic exploration that feel more alive and production-ready than earlier FLUX generations.

Versatile UA creative generation with cleaner focal clarity
Produce high-readability frames and strong compositions suitable for thumbnails, UA placements, and quick A/B tests. FLUX.2 Dev keeps focal points sharp and balanced, helping performance teams test more ad directions effectively.

Refined environment and item art for modern game pipelines
Generate environmental concepts, themed backgrounds, and item variations with improved texture coherence and lighting depth. FLUX.2 Dev’s upgraded consistency makes it reliable for LiveOps packs, event art, and ongoing content expansions.
FAQ
How much does FLUX.2 [dev] 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.2 [dev] have?+
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