Black Forest Labs releases FLUX 3 Image Klein, runs in 8 GB VRAM

Black Forest Labs released FLUX 3 Image Klein, a 5.6B-parameter open-weights image model. It supports native 4K generation, pixel-precise editing and up to ten reference images. It has 38% fewer parameters than its predecessor and runs on GPUs with 8 GB of VRAM.

Why it matters: Strong image generation and editing on a consumer GPU keeps open image models competitive with proprietary services. The company's claim of beating proprietary rivals comes from internal tests, so independent comparisons are still needed.