fal-text-to-image

## Quick Reference

| Model | Endpoint | Speed | Quality | Cost |
|-------|----------|-------|---------|------|
| FLUX.2 Pro | `fal-ai/flux-2-pro` | Medium | Highest | $$$ |
| FLUX.1 Dev | `fal-ai/flux/dev` | Medium | High | $$ |
| FLUX Schnell | `fal-ai/flux/schnell` | Fast | Good | $ |
| Fast SDXL | `fal-ai/fast-sdxl` | Fast | Good | $ |

| Image Size | Preset | Dimensions |
|------------|--------|------------|
| Square HD | `square_hd` | 1024x1024 |
| Landscape | `landscape_16_9` | 1024x576 |
| Portrait | `portrait_16_9` | 576x1024 |
| Custom | `{ width, height }` | Any |

| Parameter | FLUX Default | SDXL Default |
|-----------|--------------|--------------|
| `guidance_scale` | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| `num_inference_steps` | 28 | 25 |
| `num_images` | 1 | 1 |

## When to Use This Skill

Use for **text-to-image generation**:
- Generating images from text prompts
- Choosing between FLUX and SDXL models
- Configuring image sizes and quality parameters
- Using LoRA models for custom styles
- Batch generating multiple images

**Related skills:**
- For image editing: see `fal-image-to-image`
- For model comparison: see `fal-model-guide`
- For API integration: see `fal-api-reference`

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# fal.ai Text-to-Image Models

Complete reference for all text-to-image generation models on fal.ai.

## FLUX Models

### FLUX.1 [dev]
**Endpoint:** `fal-ai/flux/dev`
**Pricing:** $0.025/megapixel
**Best For:** High-quality open-source generation

The 12B parameter FLUX.1 model offers excellent quality with open-source accessibility.

```typescript
import { fal } from "@fal-ai/client";

const result = await fal.subscribe("fal-ai/flux/dev", {
  input: {
    prompt: "A serene Japanese garden with cherry blossoms, koi pond, wooden bridge, soft morning light",
    image_size: "landscape_16_9",
    num_inference_steps: 28,
    guidance_scale: 3.5,
    num_images: 1,
    seed: 42,
    enable_safety_checker: true,
    output_format: "jpeg"
  }
});

console.log(result.images[0].url);
```

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