Ever felt like you needed a little extra “oomph” in your AI-generated images? That’s exactly what FLUX.1-dev brings to your creative process raw power for those moments when you need truly spectacular results. While it’s a bit of a resource guzzler and might take more time (and Lumen) to fire up, the payoff is the remarkable diversity and quality of images it can produce when given high-quality prompts.
What Makes FLUX.1-dev Special?
- Advanced Features: FLUX.1-dev supports adjustable Guidance Scale and Steps, giving creative professionals more flexibility in controlling the output.
- Future-Ready: This model will be equipped to handle even more advanced features down the road, so you can stay ahead of the game.
- Top-Tier Image Quality: With the right prompts, FLUX.1-dev shines like no other, delivering images packed with vibrant details and stunning variety.


*FLUX.1-dev vs. FLUX.1-schnell (left dev, right schnell)
The Trade-Offs
- Heavy Lumen Usage: FLUX.1-dev consumes more of your precious Lumen credits because it’s a more powerful model.
- Longer Generation Time: The advanced capabilities require more compute power, so it’s slower than FLUX.1-schnell or PicLumen Art V1.
- Ideal for Special Projects: We recommend saving FLUX.1-dev for those important, high-stakes projects where you really need every detail to shine.












*FLUX.1-dev vs. FLUX.1-schnell (left dev, right schnell)
Our Recommendations
For most day-to-day tasks, FLUX.1-schnell and PicLumen Art V1 are your best friends. They’re faster, more economical in Lumen consumption, and still deliver fantastic results. But when you want to go all out—especially if your prompt is carefully crafted—FLUX.1-dev is ready to bring your images to life in ways the other models simply can’t.


*FLUX.1-dev vs. FLUX.1-schnell (left dev, right schnell)
*FLUX.1-dev vs. FLUX.1-schnell (left dev, right schnell)
In a nutshell, FLUX.1-dev is the heavyweight model when only the best will do. It’s more demanding on your resources, but the images it crafts can be nothing short of extraordinary. For most projects, though, stick with FLUX.1-schnell or PicLumen Art V1 to save on Lumen and time.
Enjoy creating with PicLumen, and get ready to explore the next frontier in AI art!