Edit Any Photo with FLUX Kontext Dev
by Black Forest Labs · released 2024 · runs on Replicate
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FLUX Kontext Dev is the open-weight context-aware photo editor from Black Forest Labs. Unlike text-to-image models that build pictures from scratch, Kontext keeps the structure of your input photo intact while applying targeted edits described in plain English. Swap a background, change clothing colour, retouch a face, remove an object — Kontext figures out which pixels to touch and which to leave alone, so the rest of the frame doesn't drift.
Why choose FLUX Kontext Dev
Choose FLUX Kontext Dev when you want predictable, photo-realistic edits without re-rendering the whole image. It's the workhorse: 1 credit per generation, fast (5-10 seconds on Replicate's GPUs), and tolerant of imprecise prompts. For high-fidelity text rendering or studio portrait quality, switch to Nano Banana 2 or FLUX 2 Pro respectively.
Try a starter prompt
Hand-picked prompts that produce strong results with FLUX Kontext Dev. Tap any tile to open the editor with the prompt and model pre-loaded.
Replace the background with a blurred Tokyo street at night
Remove the man on the right and clean up the wall behind him
Change the model's blazer to deep emerald green, keep the texture
Add a soft sunset glow from the left side of the frame
Frequently asked questions
- Does FLUX Kontext Dev preserve faces and identity?
- Yes — the model is trained to keep input subjects structurally consistent. Identity drift is rare on simple edits. For tighter likeness control on portraits, pair it with Ultra Photo (RealVisXL) when you need explicitly photo-realistic skin texture.
- How long does an edit take?
- Typically 5 to 12 seconds on Replicate's GPUs. EdMyPic shows progress in real time and refunds your credit automatically if the safety filter blocks the result.
- Can it add text or logos to a photo?
- Kontext handles short captions reasonably but for crisp, legible text — signs, logos, typography — Nano Banana 2 is materially stronger. Try it via the model selector at the top of the editor.
FLUX Kontext Dev head-to-head
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