FLUX 3 Image is an image-generation system built around precise, box-based layout control. It lets users compose images from scratch by drawing bounding boxes on a canvas and supplying a scene prompt; the canvas is normalized to a 0-1000 grid on both axes so placements are explicit and reproducible. The interface exposes aspect-ratio presets, an elements panel, and controls to place and name regions, enabling pixel-level composition rather than relying solely on single-shot prompts. Sample projects shown include multi-frame and thematic pieces (e.g., Le Festival du Soleil, Five frames of winter, Knitted iceberg village), demonstrating layered, intentional layouts.
The workflow centers on defining aspect ratio, sketching bounding boxes for each element, and generating imagery that respects those boxes and the overall scene prompt. The product emphasizes control (“Control every pixel”) and aims at users who need deterministic composition and predictable placement - illustrators, designers, and teams producing assets at scale. Documentation, a trial, and commercial-weight licensing options are available, and the page surfaces navigation to related resources like API, open weights, pricing, and enterprise support for production use.
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