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1. Best for Generation: FLUX.1 dev

FLUX.1 dev from Black Forest Labs is the current leader in open-source text-to-image generation. It delivers photorealistic outputs with exceptional prompt adherence, accurate text rendering, and natural lighting. Fine-tune it with LoRA adapters to match any brand style. For the commercial-grade version with even higher quality, see FLUX Pro. Also explore Best Open Source Image Models 2026 for a comprehensive comparison.

2. Best for Editing: FLUX Fill / LaMa

FLUX Fill performs text-guided inpainting, letting you describe what should appear in a masked region. LaMa (Large Mask Inpainting) excels at removing large objects by reconstructing textures and patterns without any text prompt. Together they cover both creative editing (adding elements) and cleanup (removing distractions). Try our Image Eraser for instant object removal, or use FLUX Kontext for instruction-based image editing.

3. Best for Control: ControlNet

ControlNet adds structural guidance to any diffusion model. Supply a Canny edge map, depth map, OpenPose skeleton, or segmentation mask, and the model follows your exact composition. Best for architectural renders, character pose matching, and product photography where layout must be pixel-precise. Works seamlessly with FLUX and Stable Diffusion on WaveSpeed.

4. Best for Quality: Upscaling (4x-UltraSharp / Real-ESRGAN)

Increase image resolution by up to 400% while hallucinating fine details like skin pores, fabric weave, and foliage texture. 4x-UltraSharp produces the sharpest results; Real-ESRGAN is battle-tested for anime and photographic content. Best for print production, e-commerce zoom views, and AI art finalizing. Try the free Image Upscaler.

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FeatureWaveSpeedMidjourneyDALL-E 3
Open-Source ModelsFLUX, SD, SDXLProprietaryProprietary
API AccessFull REST APILimitedOpenAI API
LoRA / Fine-TuningYesNoNo
Inpainting / EditingFLUX Fill, LaMaBasicBasic
ControlNet SupportFullNoNo

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Photorealistic Portraits

FLUX.1 dev generates studio-quality portraits with accurate skin tones, natural lighting, and sharp details. Fine-tune with LoRA adapters for consistent brand faces.

Product Visualization

Generate product mockups in any setting. Use ControlNet for exact composition control, then upscale with 4x-UltraSharp for print-ready resolution.

Creative Art & Illustration

From anime to oil painting, watercolor to 3D render — FLUX and SDXL handle every art style with exceptional prompt adherence and compositional accuracy.

Batch Editing & Cleanup

Process hundreds of images via API: remove backgrounds with Background Remover, erase objects with Image Eraser, and enhance faces at scale.

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