Winsage
October 4, 2024
Flux from Black Forest Labs is an AI image generation technology that has gained popularity for its high-quality visuals since its launch. Previously available only online due to resource demands, it can now be used locally with the introduction of Forge, a product that allows users to download Flux for offline use. Forge is a refined version of the Automatic1111 Stable Diffusion package, featuring a simplified installation process via the Pinokio launcher for Windows. The application offers a user-friendly Gradio interface for customizing image parameters and includes editing tools for in-painting and manipulation. Users can generate images in 60 to 90 seconds, and the software performs efficiently on modest hardware, such as an Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card with 8GB of VRAM. Flux is free to use aside from electricity costs and excels in generating realistic images, particularly in handling text and intricate details.