Image Editing – Picking the Right Model
Meet the Models
BFL – Flux Kontext Dev — Cheap & Fast
Your rapid-fire editor. Turn around a batch of quick edits in minutes.
Use for: bulk image cleanup, rough mock-ups, fast social content.
Why it shines: lowest credit cost, lightning speed for simple tasks.
Trade-offs: fine details may be softer, complex edits can wobble.
BFL – Flux Kontext Pro — Balance of Speed & Quality
The daily driver. Stable edits with a sharp, clean finish — without Max’s price.
Use for: ecommerce images, marketing graphics, polished blog visuals.
Why it shines: solid edge work, consistent results, great all-rounder.
Trade-offs: slightly slower than Dev; Max still wins on ultra-fine detail.
BFL – Flux Kontext Max — High Quality Edits
The perfectionist. Tackles demanding edits with precision and depth.
Use for: hero product shots, final campaign imagery, high-resolution retouching.
Why it shines: crisp textures, subtle color accuracy, pro-grade detail.
Trade-offs: slower and pricier — best saved for final deliverables.
Choose by Goal (Fast Picker)
| Goal | Example (plain English) | Best pick | Why | Switch to… |
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| Bulk edits & quick concepts | “I need 20 images cropped and color-corrected today.” | Flux Kontext Dev | Fastest, cheapest; great for drafts and batches. | → Pro when you need cleaner edges/consistency. |
| Ecommerce / product listings | “Amazon-ready photos with clean white background.” | Flux Kontext Pro | Reliable cutouts, balanced quality vs. cost. | → Max for premium, zoom-safe detail. |
| High-end marketing or print | “Hero image for ads / magazine / billboard.” | Flux Kontext Max | Best texture fidelity, color accuracy, micro-detail. | → Pro for cheaper alternates/variants. |
| Social-first campaigns | “IG carousel batch by this afternoon.” | Flux Kontext Dev | Rapid turnaround, low credit burn. | → Pro for uniform look across posts. |
| Critical retouching | “Close-up beauty/product with flawless finish.” | Flux Kontext Max | Handles skin/product micro-detail and subtle tones. | → Pro when speed matters more than perfection. |
Tip: Draft in Dev → refine in Pro → final polish in Max only for images that ship.
Speed, Quality & Cost (At a Glance)
(Ratings are relative within this lineup)
| Model | Speed | Quality | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flux Kontext Dev — Cheap & Fast | ★★★★★ | ★★★☆☆ | £ |
| Flux Kontext Pro — Balance of speed & quality | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ££ |
| Flux Kontext Max — High quality edits | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★★★ | £££ |
The Smart Workflow (Saves Credits)
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Ideate in Dev for cheap, quick drafts.
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Refine in Pro for stable, consistent results.
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Finalise in Max only for the highest quality exports.
Quick tips
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Keep source images high resolution for best results.
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Use the same seed/reference to maintain style consistency across batches.
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Save Max for shots that will be printed or showcased at full size.
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For fast-turn social posts, Dev is often “good enough.”
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Use Pro as your middle ground when you want quality without the Max cost.
