# FLUX.1 Kontext Max AI Image Generator

> The premium Kontext tier for typography, prompt adherence and identity-preserving edits.

Canonical URL: https://allimageai.com/models/flux-kontext-max/

Website: All Image AI

Language: English

FLUX.1 Kontext Max is the premium member of the original Kontext family. It keeps one subject or object coherent while making natural-language edits and spends more compute on typography and exact prompt adherence.

## Model details

- Developer: Black Forest Labs
- Status on All Image AI: Active
- Last verified: 2026-08-25
- Maximum output: 1K
- Modes: Text to Image, Image to Image, Edit Image
- Reference images: up to 1
- Resolutions: 1K
- Aspect ratios: 1:1, 16:9, 9:16, 4:3, 3:4, 3:2, 2:3, 21:9, 9:21

## Best for

- Premium identity-preserving edits
- Text replacement inside images
- Character consistency
- Precise final compositions

## How to use

1. Upload one clear source for editing.
2. Name both the target change and preserved regions.
3. Leave Enhance Prompt off for surgical edits.
4. Use the result as the next input for another turn.

## Settings explained

### Enhance Prompt

Can enrich a broad direction; leave it off for precise local edits.

### Guidance

Controls adherence to the instruction; 3.5 is the documented starting point.

## Prompt examples

### Local edit

> Keep the person, pose and background unchanged; replace only the blue jacket with a charcoal wool coat

### Text edit

> Replace the sign text with “OPEN LATE”, preserve the sign material, perspective and lighting

## Limitations

- One reference image per operation
- 1K output on this exact route
- FLUX.2 is recommended for new multi-reference workflows

## 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 | 6 |

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

Commercial use is subject to Black Forest Labs' model and service terms.

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

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kontext still useful now that FLUX.2 exists?

Yes for quick one-reference iterations. FLUX.2 is the better choice for new multi-reference work.

### What does Max cost upstream?

The verified route is $0.08 per generated or edited image.

## Release history and sources

May 29, 2025 — Model announced · API available

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/flux-1-kontext)

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

## Other versions

- [FLUX.2 Max](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-2-max.md): Typography · 2K
- [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
- [FLUX.2 Turbo](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-2-turbo.md): Low-cost · 2K
- [FLUX.2 Klein 4B](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-2-klein-4b.md): 4–8 steps · 2K
- [FLUX.1 Kontext Pro](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-kontext-pro.md): Iterative edit · 1K
- [FLUX1.1 Pro Ultra](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-1-1-pro-ultra.md): Raw mode · 2K
- [FLUX1.1 Pro](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-1-1-pro.md): Photographic · 2K
- [FLUX.1 Dev](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-1-dev.md): Tunable · 2K
- [FLUX.1 Schnell](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-1-schnell.md): 1 credit · 1K
- [FLUX.2](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-2.md): Recommended · 4MP
- [FLUX.2 Klein](https://allimageai.com/models/flux-2-klein.md): Fastest · 1K