Flux realism API

FLUX Realism LoRA generates photorealistic images from text prompts, enhancing creative possibilities.

Modalities
TextImage
Price
$0.035per Megapixel
Model type
Image generation
Released
Oct 13, 2025

Flux realism overview

Sample Flux realism image generated through AI/ML API: A ginger cat asleep on a stack of exactly three hardcover books in a rainy bookshop window at dusk. Gold lette

Flux realism by Black Forest Labs

Explore FLUX Realism LoRA, a cutting-edge model for generating photorealistic images, ideal for artists, marketers, and developers.

Flux realism specs

Model ID
flux-realism
Developer
Black Forest Labs
Input
Text
Output
Image
Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations

Basic Information

  • Developer/Creator: XLabs AI, developed in collaboration with Black Forest Labs

Overview

FLUX Realism LoRA is a state-of-the-art model designed to generate photorealistic images from textual descriptions. It enhances the capabilities of the FLUX-1 model, allowing users to create lifelike visuals without the need for extensive realism-related prompts.

Key Features

  • Generates high-resolution photorealistic images from text prompts.
  • Compact model size (22MB) for easy integration.
  • Functions as a "realism filter" to refine outputs without changing base model weights.
  • Supports fine-tuning with adjustable parameters for customized results.

Intended Use

FLUX Realism LoRA is ideal for various applications, including:

  • Digital Art: Creating illustrations and posters.
  • Marketing: Producing compelling visuals for promotional content.
  • Education: Visualizing concepts and ideas.
  • Concept Art: Assisting in pre-visualization for gaming and film industries.

Language Support

The model primarily supports English, but its architecture allows for potential adaptation to other languages.

Architecture

FLUX Realism LoRA utilizes deep neural networks, specifically leveraging a transformer architecture to interpret and generate images based on natural language prompts. This architecture enhances the model's ability to understand and produce complex visual narratives.

Use cases

  • Realistic art creation: Add realism without heavy infrastructure changes
  • Batch photorealistic synthesis: Use for consistent high-quality outputs
  • Style refinement: Improve skin, textures, lighting in portraits or scenes
  • Experimentation & prototyping: Swap LoRA in/out to test fidelity gains

Flux realism API pricing

Flux realism pricing in US dollars
UsagePriceUnit
Image generation$0.035per Megapixel

The final price depends on request parameters such as resolution or duration.

Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.

Flux realism vs other image models: prices

AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per Megapixel.

AI/ML API prices in USD per Megapixel
ModelPer Megapixel
Flux realism$0.035
FLUX.2 Klein 4B$0.014
FLUX.2 Klein 9B$0.015
FLUX.2 Klein 9B Preview$0.015
FLUX.2 Flex$0.05

How to use the Flux realism API

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Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key
export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "flux-realism",
  "prompt": "A ginger cat asleep on a stack of exactly three hardcover books in a rainy bookshop window at dusk. Gold lettering on the glass reads OPEN LATE. Warm lamp light inside, raindrops and blurred neon reflections outside, 35mm film photo."
}'

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Flux realism FAQ

What inputs and outputs does Flux realism support?

Flux realism takes image, text as input and returns image.

How much does Flux realism cost?

Flux realism costs $0.035 per Megapixel on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.

How is Flux realism billed?

Flux realism is billed per generation, a fixed charge per output rather than by prompt length.

Can Flux realism take an existing image as input?

Yes, Flux realism accepts image input as well as a text prompt.

Who created Flux realism?

Flux realism was built by Black Forest Labs.

How do I call Flux realism on AI/ML API?

Send a request to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations with flux-realism as the model id.

Is Flux realism available through a single API key?

Yes. Flux realism is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.

What is FLUX Realism LoRA?

FLUX Realism LoRA is an image generation model from Black Forest Labs that creates photorealistic images from text prompts.

What is the Flux realism model ID?

Use flux-realism as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations with your AI/ML API key.

Start building with Flux realism

Flux realism API

flux-realism

Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key
export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "flux-realism",
  "prompt": "A ginger cat asleep on a stack of exactly three hardcover books in a rainy bookshop window at dusk. Gold lettering on the glass reads OPEN LATE. Warm lamp light inside, raindrops and blurred neon reflections outside, 35mm film photo."
}'