# FLUX.1 Schnell AI Image Generator

> The original open FLUX speed tier for rapid four-step concepts and inexpensive prompt batches.

Canonical URL: https://allimageai.com/models/flux-1-schnell/

Website: All Image AI

Language: English

FLUX.1 Schnell is Black Forest Labs’ original four-step speed model. It remains useful as an inexpensive open drafting baseline for photographic compositions, bold graphics and high-volume prompt exploration.

## Model details

- Developer: Black Forest Labs
- Status on All Image AI: Active
- Last verified: 2026-08-25
- Maximum output: 1K
- Modes: Text to Image, Typography
- Reference images: not supported
- Resolutions: 1K
- Aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3

## Best for

- Four-step drafts
- Cheap prompt sweeps
- Open-model baselines
- Fast photographic composition

## How to use

1. Describe a direct visual concept.
2. Leave Steps at 4 for finals.
3. Generate a cheap batch.
4. Move a winning direction to FLUX.2 for more detail.

## Settings explained

### Steps

Schnell is distilled for one to four steps; four is the quality default.

### Seed

Fix it to compare prompt wording without changing the composition completely.

## Prompt examples

### Fast photo draft

> Extreme close-up of a tiger eye, sharp iris texture, natural reflections, the word “FLUX” in white paint strokes

### Product concept

> Orange trail shoe on dark volcanic stone, hard rim light, flying dust, energetic sports campaign

## Limitations

- 1K output in this integration
- Lower detail than current FLUX.2 models
- Text-to-image only on this exact route

## Pricing and credits

Credits for one image at default quality and mode. Resolution, quality, reference inputs, edit mode and output count can change the total. Check the Generate button before submitting.

| Resolution | Credits / image |
| --- | --- |
| 1K | 1 |

Failed generations cost 0 credits. Catalog availability does not guarantee runtime availability; the workspace reports whether the selected model can run.

[Credit plans](https://allimageai.com/pricing.md)

## Test results

Testing in progress. No verified benchmark scores have been published for this model.

## Commercial use and image handling

FLUX.1 Schnell is released under Apache 2.0; generated use remains subject to applicable law and site terms.

Uploads are processed by the configured inference service. You can delete a generation from your history.

## Frequently asked questions

### Why add an older FLUX model?

It is still an exact, active, commercially usable open endpoint and provides a useful low-cost baseline.

### Schnell or FLUX.2 Turbo?

Schnell is the open four-step baseline; FLUX.2 Turbo is newer and generally better for current production drafts.

## Release history and sources

August 1, 2024 — Model announced · open weights

This date applies to the event shown. Later API access, weights and availability on All Image AI may have different dates.

- [bfl.ai](https://bfl.ai/blog/24-08-01-bfl)

[Event evidence on the timeline](https://allimageai.com/timeline/#event-flux-1-schnell)

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- [FLUX.2 Flex](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-2-flex.md): Adjustable steps · 2K
- [FLUX.2 Flash](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-2-flash.md): 4 references · 2K
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