FLUX.2 [klein] 9B
Text-to-image generation with FLUX.2 [klein] 9B from Black Forest Labs. Enhanced realism, crisper text generation, and native editing capabilities.
By Black Forest Labs
Pricing: $0.006 per megapixel
Overview
FLUX.2 [klein] 9B is a 9-billion parameter image generation model from Black Forest Labs. Distilled to just 4 inference steps for sub-second generation. Uses an 8B Qwen3 text embedder and supports up to 4 megapixel output resolution.
Key Features
- **Sub-second inference** — distilled to 4 steps
- **Higher quality than 4B** — 9B parameters for richer detail and diversity
- **Text rendering** — strong text-in-image capabilities from FLUX.2
- **Up to 4MP resolution** — dimensions must be multiples of 16
When to Use
Choose the 9B variant over 4B when output quality and diversity matter more than speed. Note: this model uses the FLUX Non-Commercial License.
Examples
- A neon-lit Tokyo alleyway at night with a vending machine glowing amber, steam rising from grates, wet reflections on asphalt, cinematic
- A neon sign reading 'OPEN LATE' hanging in the rain-streaked window of a Tokyo ramen shop at 2am, steam rising from inside, warm amber glow against the blue night, wet cobblestones reflecting the sign, a single red paper lantern, shot on 35mm film with grain
Frequently asked questions
- What is FLUX.2 [klein] 9B?
- Text-to-image generation with FLUX.2 [klein] 9B from Black Forest Labs. Enhanced realism, crisper text generation, and native editing capabilities.
- What license does FLUX.2 [klein] 9B use?
- FLUX Non-Commercial License. The 9B variant is for non-commercial use only.
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Discoverable surfaces
- Dispatch endpoint:
POST https://api.runflow.io/v1/models/flux-2-klein-9b/runs - Per-model spec (markdown): https://app.runflow.io/models/flux-2-klein-9b/llms.txt
- Docs page: https://docs.runflow.io/models/flux-2-klein-9b
- Public OpenAPI spec: https://docs.runflow.io/api/openapi.public.json
- Agent skill (start here): https://www.runflow.io/.well-known/agent-skills/runflow/SKILL.md