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Black Forest Labs releases FLUX 3 Video, tops text-to-video rankings

Black Forest Labs releases FLUX 3 Video, tops text-to-video rankings

3 Key Points

  1. What happened

    Black Forest Labs made FLUX 3 Video generally available through its API and select partners. The model generates HD and Full HD video clips up to 20 seconds long with native audio (dialogue, sound effects, ambient noise), supports text-to-video, image-to-video, keyframes, video continuation, and generates lip-synced dialogue in more than 14 languages.

  2. Why it matters

    According to Black Forest Labs' own Elo rankings, FLUX 3 scores 1,135 for text-to-video and 1,051 for image-to-video, placing it ahead of Gemini Omni Flash, Minimax H3, and Seedance 2.0. This positions the model as a leading option for video generation among businesses and creators evaluating AI video tools.

  3. What to watch

    Pricing is per-second-of-output. Draft mode costs $0.06 per second (text-to-video or image-to-video) or $0.12 (video-to-video); full HD at top quality costs $0.29 and $0.53 per second respectively, with audio included.

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Context & Analysis

Black Forest Labs' release of FLUX 3 Video marks a significant step in the competitive landscape of AI video generation. The company claims its model ranks first in both text-to-video and image-to-video capabilities according to Elo rankings—a scoring system that compares model outputs—with scores of 1,135 and 1,051 respectively, positioning it ahead of established competitors. This ranking system appears to be internal to Black Forest Labs; the body does not identify an independent third-party evaluator.

The model's feature set reflects maturation in the field: support for multiple input modes (text, images, keyframes), lip-synced dialogue across 14+ languages, and the ability to incorporate complex prompts and world knowledge for specialized use cases like documentaries. The pricing structure—graduated by output quality and input type—suggests the company is targeting both price-sensitive (draft mode at $0.06/second) and quality-focused (full HD at $0.53/second for video-to-video) use cases.

FAQ
How long can FLUX 3 Video generate at once?
The model generates HD and Full HD clips up to 20 seconds long.
What input methods does FLUX 3 Video support?
It supports text-to-video, image-to-video, keyframes, video continuation, and multiple scenes and camera angles within a single clip.
How much does FLUX 3 Video cost?
Draft mode costs $0.06 per second for text-to-video or image-to-video, and $0.12 for video-to-video. Full HD at top quality costs $0.29 per second for text-to-video or image-to-video, and $0.53 for video-to-video, with audio included.
In how many languages does FLUX 3 generate lip-synced dialogue?
The model generates lip-synced dialogue in more than 14 languages.

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