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FLUX 3 Max

FLUX 3 Max is fal Research's hosted text-to-video and image-to-video model for generating short 720p clips from prompts or still images.

FLUX 3 Max

Overview

FLUX 3 Max is a hosted text-to-video and image-to-video model from fal Research, developed in partnership with Black Forest Labs on FLUX 3. It is designed for turning written shot descriptions or still images into short video clips for visual development and production workflows.

The source positions the model around the combination of video quality and generation speed. Its published preliminary Artificial Analysis evaluation reports 1,139 Elo for image-to-video, tied for the leading score in that snapshot, while fal reports an average generation time of 12.45 seconds for a 10-second, 16:9 video at 720p. These figures are benchmark results rather than guarantees for every prompt or configuration.

Key features

Text-to-video generation

Create video from a text description, with examples ranging from Western scenes to imaginative cinematic shots.

Image-to-video generation

Animate a supplied image while preserving visual details across the clip; the source describes this as a separate supported workflow.

Low-latency generation

The source reports a 12.45-second average for generating a 10-second, 16:9 video at 720p, based on its published benchmark.

Post-trained FLUX model

The model is described as post-trained by fal Research in partnership with Black Forest Labs, building on FLUX 3.

Detail retention in motion

The source highlights preservation of subject shape and scene details during motion, including horses, wheels, painted wood, faces, and environmental texture.

Shared video workflow

Text-to-video and image-to-video use the same post-trained model and are presented as producing at 720p in the supplied page content.

Use cases

  • Concept and shot exploration

    Generate several visual takes from a shot description before committing to a storyboard, animatic, or production plan. The reported latency is suited to rapid prompt iteration, subject to actual workload performance.

  • Animating still artwork

    Start with a still image and create a moving version for mood boards, pitch materials, or visual development when the composition already exists.

  • Cinematic previsualization

    Use detailed prompts to prototype cinematic scenes involving characters, vehicles, landscapes, or environmental effects, then select promising takes for further work.

  • AI media application development

    Build an application that offers prompt-based or image-guided video generation through fal's hosted model API, while consulting current documentation for the exact endpoint and parameters.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Supports both text-to-video and image-to-video generation.
  • Published benchmark shows a 12.45-second average for a 10-second 720p video.
  • The source reports image-to-video quality tied for the top score in a preliminary Artificial Analysis snapshot.
  • Designed to retain subject and environmental detail during motion.
  • Available through fal's hosted model API platform.

Cons

  • The Artificial Analysis results are explicitly preliminary, so the reported ranking may change.
  • The supplied evidence does not document endpoint parameters, input limits, output controls, or detailed production constraints.
  • The published $0.0425-per-second 720p rate is promotional and stated to end November 7; current pricing should be confirmed on fal.

FAQ

What does FLUX 3 Max do?

FLUX 3 Max generates video from either a written prompt or an input image. The source page presents text-to-video and image-to-video workflows using the same post-trained model.

How fast is FLUX 3 Max?

The published benchmark reports a 10-second video generation time of 12.45 seconds, averaged for a 16:9 video at 720p. Actual generation time can vary.

How is FLUX 3 Max priced?

The source lists output-based pricing at $0.0425 per second for 720p video, with text-to-video and image-to-video priced the same. It also states that the listed rate is promotional and ends November 7; users should verify current pricing on fal before purchasing.

How is FLUX 3 Max accessed?

FLUX 3 Max is available through fal's hosted model platform. fal documentation says hosted Model APIs use an API key and provide a unified API for models, but the supplied evidence does not include this model's endpoint, parameters, or SDK-specific setup.

What limitations should users check before production use?

The published evaluation is preliminary, and the supplied material does not document all input limits, output controls, supported aspect ratios, safety behavior, or failure cases. Review the current model documentation before building a production workflow.

Quick Facts

Category
AI video generation
Input modes
Text-to-video and image-to-video
Reported output
10-second video benchmark at 720p, 16:9
Reported generation time
12.45 seconds for the benchmark clip
Platform
fal hosted Model APIs
Model origin
Post-trained by fal Research with Black Forest Labs on FLUX 3