How to Use Flux on Mac: A Step-by-Step Tutorial

Flux is an exciting new image generation model that's now available for Mac users through DiffusionBee. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up and using Flux on your Mac.

Prerequisites

• A Mac with an ARM chip (M1, M2, or newer)
• MacOS 13 or later
• At least 16GB of RAM (8GB will work but is very slow)
• DiffusionBee version 2.5.3 or later

Step 1: Download DiffusionBee

1. Visit the DiffusionBee release page.
2. Download the latest version for your Mac.

Step 2: Install DiffusionBee

1. Open the downloaded file.
2. Drag the DiffusionBee app to your Applications folder.
3. Launch DiffusionBee from your Applications folder.

Step 3: Access Flux Models

1. Open DiffusionBee.
2. Scroll down to the bottom of the app's home screen.
3. Look for the Flux section.

Step 4: Download Flux Models

1. In the Flux section, you'll see available Flux models.
2. Click on the download button next to the model you want to use.
3. Wait for the download to complete. The Flux dev model is around 13.6GB.

Step 5: Generate Images with Flux

1. Once the model is downloaded, select it from the model dropdown menu.
2. Enter your prompt in the text field.
3. Adjust any settings as desired (image size, number of steps, etc.).
4. Click the "Generate" button.
5. Wait for your image to be created. Generation time can vary based on your Mac's specifications.

Tips for Using Flux

• If you have a M1 Mac with 8GB RAM, be aware that image generation can take up to 13 minutes per image.
• For better performance, try using the "FLUX.1-schnell" model on Macs with 16GB RAM.
• Flux models downloaded from other sources cannot be used directly in DiffusionBee - you must download them through the app.
• Remember to explore different prompts and settings to get the best results from Flux.

Conclusion

With these steps, you should now be able to use Flux on your Mac through DiffusionBee. Enjoy creating amazing AI-generated images with this powerful new model!