FLUX 3 Video Draft API

Fast, hd-only draft mode of FLUX 3 Video text-to-video and image-to-video, for previewing a prompt or keyframe animation before paying for a full-quality render.

Modalities
Text, ImageVideo
Price
$0.06per second
Model type
Video generation
Released
Aug 12, 2026

FLUX 3 Video Draft overview

Resolution
Aspect ratio
Generate audio

FLUX 3 Video Draft specs

Model ID
blackforestlabs/flux-3-video-draft-t2v
Developer
Black Forest Labs
Input
Text, Image
Output
Video
Endpoint
POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations

What is FLUX 3 Video Draft API?

Fast, hd-only draft mode of FLUX 3 Video text-to-video and image-to-video, for previewing a prompt or a keyframe animation before paying for a full-quality render.

Where to Use FLUX 3 Video Draft

Rapid prototyping
Preview a prompt or a keyframe animation cheaply before committing to a full-quality hd/fhd render.

Use cases

Building a shot from nothing is a documented use case for this model, including concepts, ads, and establishing shots. It is also documented for exploring creative directions quickly through draft previews before committing to a full render. Another documented use is iterative refinement of a prompt or composition in draft mode, where a fast preview helps test the scene before enhancement.

FLUX 3 Video Draft API pricing

FLUX 3 Video Draft pricing in US dollars
UsagePriceUnit
Video generation$0.06per second

Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.

FLUX 3 Video Draft vs other video models: prices

AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per second.

AI/ML API prices in USD per second
ModelPer second
FLUX 3 Video Draft$0.06
LTXV 2$0.06
FLUX 3 Video Draft Video to Video$0.12
FLUX 3 Video$0.17
FLUX 3 Video Video to Video$0.41

How to use the FLUX 3 Video Draft API

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Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key
export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "blackforestlabs/flux-3-video-draft-t2v",
  "prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}'

The request returns a generation id. Poll GET https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations?generation_id=<id> until the status is completed.

FLUX 3 Video Draft FAQ

What inputs and outputs does FLUX 3 Video Draft support?

FLUX 3 Video Draft takes text, image as input and returns video.

When was FLUX 3 Video Draft released?

FLUX 3 Video Draft became available on August 12, 2026.

How much does FLUX 3 Video Draft cost?

FLUX 3 Video Draft costs $0.06 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.

How is FLUX 3 Video Draft billed?

FLUX 3 Video Draft costs $0.06 per second on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.

Can FLUX 3 Video Draft take an existing image as input?

Yes, FLUX 3 Video Draft accepts image input as well as a text prompt.

Who created FLUX 3 Video Draft?

FLUX 3 Video Draft was built by Black Forest Labs.

How do I call FLUX 3 Video Draft on AI/ML API?

Use blackforestlabs/flux-3-video-draft-t2v as the model id on AI/ML API.

Is FLUX 3 Video Draft available through a single API key?

Yes. FLUX 3 Video Draft is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.

Does this draft mode support Full HD or just HD?

FLUX 3 Video Draft only renders in HD; there is no Full HD option in draft mode.

What is the purpose of the draft mode?

Draft mode lets you preview a text-to-video or image-to-video prompt quickly before committing to a full-quality render.

Start building with FLUX 3 Video Draft

FLUX 3 Video Draft API

blackforestlabs/flux-3-video-draft-t2v

Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key
export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v2/video/generations' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "blackforestlabs/flux-3-video-draft-t2v",
  "prompt": "A slow dolly shot through a sunlit greenhouse full of ferns, light dust in the air, natural camera motion"
}'