# FLUX 3 Video Part 1 Drops: What the August Release Actually Delivers > Source: > Published: 2026-08-14 09:01:53+00:00 Industry News # FLUX 3 Video Part 1 Drops: What the August Release Actually Delivers Black Forest Labs released FLUX 3 Video Part 1 on August 4, 2026. Here is what the generation capabilities include, how it compares to Veo 3.1 and Runway, and what is missing from the roadmap. Some links are partner links: if you subscribe through them, we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you. The crowd verdicts stay independent. FLUX 3 Video Part 1 launched on August 4, 2026. Black Forest Labs, the team behind FLUX.2 (71% crowd approval in the [image arena](/hall-of-fame/ai-image)), shipped generation capabilities for text-to-video, image-to-video and video continuation, with native audio and clips up to 20 seconds. The headline numbers FLUX 3 Video generates HD clips up to 20 seconds with native audio. Early testers preferred it over Runway Gen-4.5 in 77% of head-to-heads and over Luma Ray 3.2 in 93%. No pricing yet. ## What Part 1 generation actually includes The Part 1 release covers five input modes: **Text-to-video**: describe a scene in plain language; the model handles motion, scene logic and audio together.** Image-to-video and keyframes**: start from a still image, specify an end frame, or set multiple keyframes for controlled transitions.** Video continuation**: extend an existing 4-second clip with coherent audio and visuals.** Multiple shots**: generate varied scenes and camera angles within a single prompt. Audio is baked into the video generation, not added as a post-process. The model produces dialogue in English, Chinese, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Italian, Indonesian, Turkish, Hindi and Punjabi with lip-synced output. ## Technical specs at launch | Spec | Value | |---|---| | Max duration | 20 seconds | | Resolution at launch | 720p (1080p rolling out) | | Native audio | Yes (dialogue, SFX, ambient) | | Input modes | text, image, video, audio | | Reference images | up to 10 | Black Forest Labs also added a Draft Mode for fast iteration at lower cost before committing to a full render. ## How it stacks up against competitors The AI video field in August 2026 has clear leaders. Here is how FLUX 3 compares to what is already shipping: | Model | From | Resolution | Max duration | Native audio | |---|---|---|---|---| | FLUX 3 Video | TBA | 720p (1080p soon) | 20s | Yes | | Google Veo 3.1 | $20/mo | 1080p | 8s (148s extended) | Yes (48kHz spatial) | | Runway Gen-4.5 | $12/mo | 1080p | 10s | Yes | | Seedance 2.0 | $15/mo | 2K | 15s (30s on 2.5) | Yes | | Kling 3.0 | $7/mo | 4K | 15s | Yes | In early blind tests, FLUX 3 beat Runway Gen-4.5 77% of the time and Luma Ray 3.2 93% of the time. It ties Seedance 2.0 in image-to-video and "surpasses other alternatives," per the official announcement. The 20-second clip ceiling matters. [Kling AI](/tool/kling-ai) caps at 15 seconds, [Veo 3.1](/tool/google-veo) at 8 seconds per generation. For single-generation length, FLUX 3 is already competitive, though Scene Extension on Veo chains clips up to 148 seconds. FLUX The open-weight champion: 32B FLUX.2 wins 66.6% of head-to-heads vs open rivals, API from $0.014 per image Partner link. The crowd verdicts stay independent. ## What is missing from Part 1 The August release is generation only. The FLUX 3 roadmap promised four pillars: image, video, audio and action (robotics). Part 1 ships video. What is not here yet: **FLUX 3 Image**: editing and generation, "coming weeks" per the blog post.** FLUX 3 Dev (open weights)**: planned for later in 2026, no date locked.** Pricing**: the BFL pricing page lists FLUX.2 and FLUX Tools, but FLUX 3 has no row yet. Access today is through the BFL API and select partners. The consumer web app and open weights are downstream. ## The pricing gap Black Forest Labs has not published FLUX 3 pricing. For context, here is what FLUX.2 costs: - FLUX.2 [klein]: $0.014/image (4B) to $0.015/image (9B) - FLUX.2 [pro]: $0.03/image - FLUX.2 [max]: $0.07/image (first megapixel) About $3 covers 100 [pro] images. Video will cost more per second than images cost per frame, but the BFL team has historically undercut competitors on price. The 71% crowd approval for FLUX.2 in the [AI image leaderboard](/hall-of-fame/ai-image) suggests early trust. FLUX The open-weight champion: 32B FLUX.2 wins 66.6% of head-to-heads vs open rivals, API from $0.014 per image Partner link. The crowd verdicts stay independent. ## The verdict **Part 1 is real**: 20-second clips with native audio, 5 input modes, multilingual lip sync.** Performance is strong**: 77% win rate vs Runway Gen-4.5 in blind tests, 93% vs Luma Ray 3.2.** Gaps remain**: no pricing, 720p at launch, no open weights until later in 2026.** For FLUX.2 users**: the image model (71% recommend, $3/100 images) is the entry point. FLUX 3 Video builds on that foundation. The August release positions Black Forest Labs as a serious contender against Veo, Runway and Seedance. Pricing and open weights will determine whether that translates to adoption. 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