Black Forest Labs Launches Flux 3 Image with Multi-Step Editing Capabilities

On October 2, 2026, Black Forest Labs launched Flux 3 Image, a new product that allows for multi-step image editing while maintaining the integrity of the rest of the picture. The model can handle output resolutions of up to 4K and supports the use of up to ten reference images for enhanced editing precision. Black Forest Labs claims that Flux 3 Image enables users to make complex edits without altering other areas of the image, which could significantly streamline workflows for graphic designers and photographers. To incentivize early adoption, the company is offering a 50% discount on API access through October 8. An open-weight version of Flux 3 Image is expected to be released in the coming weeks, potentially broadening its accessibility for developers and researchers in the AI image processing space. This follows the recent launch of Ideogram 4.5, which also introduced enhanced image editing capabilities.