In the past period of time, the development of AI technology has been like riding a rocket, with various manufacturers constantly launching amazing new products. Recently, I discovered an AI drawing website called Flux AI Image Generator, launched by Black Forest Labs. The founder of this company is one of the developers of the famous Stable Diffusion model. Obviously, Flux's effects are not to be underestimated. I personally tried it out and found that the image generation speed is relatively fast, and it can generate high-quality images in just over ten seconds at most.
Even when using advanced graphics cards to run locally, it takes a minute to generate images of the same quality. Here are some example images from the official website for everyone to experience the effects:
Use Flux for Free#
What's more important is that Flux is currently available for free! Register for a free account and you can generate 10 images per day.
Register for Flux#
You can access the Flux AI Image Generator website through the following link: https://fluxaiimagegenerator.com/zh. Registering an account is very simple and currently only supports logging in with a Google account. Click on "Sign in" in the upper right corner and log in with your Google account. Of course, you can also use it without registering, but there will be a watermark in the lower right corner of the image, and you won't be able to save your history.
Start Drawing#
Using Flux is very simple. Just enter the content you want to generate (the so-called "Prompt") in the central text box and click "Start Creating". After a few seconds, you will see the generated image.
The "Prompt" can be in English or Chinese. For example, I entered "Future City" and Flux generated the following image for me:
If you want more precise control, you can also click on the button to the left of "Start Creating" to open the advanced settings for further adjustments. These settings include seed, aspect ratio, output format, and output quality.
Flux vs. SenseTime's PortraitAI#
To better demonstrate the effects of Flux, I also did a small comparison. I tested it with the same prompt as the SenseTime's PortraitAI that I recommended a few days ago.
Scene Generation Comparison#
Prompt: "A cozy reading nook by a large window, with soft natural light pouring in. The nook is adorned with plush cushions, a warm blanket, and a stack of books. The window overlooks a beautiful garden filled with colorful flowers and greenery. The overall atmosphere is inviting, peaceful, and perfect for losing oneself in a good book."
Image generated by Flux:
Image generated by SenseTime's PortraitAI:
Character Generation Comparison#
Prompt: "Craft an image of a stunning Chinese female badminton athlete, exuding grace and strength. Her features are striking, with sharp facial contours and captivating eyes. Dressed in her national team's vibrant colors, she stands tall on the court, racket in hand, ready to dominate with both her skills and her beauty."
Image generated by Flux: The racket grew two heads for the first time
Image generated by SenseTime's PortraitAI: The racket is a bit crooked
Comic Style Comparison#
Prompt: "Depict a young woman practicing archery in a traditional Japanese garden. She is wearing a kimono and has her hair tied up. The visual style should resemble that of Studio Ghibli, with detailed backgrounds and vibrant colors, capturing the calm yet focused atmosphere of the scene. The garden is serene, with a pond and a variety of trees and plants."
Image generated by Flux:
Image generated by SenseTime's PortraitAI:
From the comparison, it can be seen that Flux performs better in realism and detail handling, slightly surpassing SenseTime's PortraitAI. Overall, the application experience of Flux is better than that of SenseTime's PortraitAI, especially in terms of detail handling, Flux appears more stable and delicate.
Conclusion#
Flux AI Image Generator is a very powerful tool, especially considering that it can still be used for free at the moment. It is definitely worth a try whether you want to generate realistic images or artistic works. Take advantage of the current free usage and give it a try!