Radiant Canvas

A very fast model with the smallest download

Run FLUX.2 Klein locally on Mac

FLUX.2 Klein 4B 4-bit is one of the quickest supported Radiant Canvas models and has the smallest download. It is a useful first model when you want to start quickly.

Radiant Canvas private local AI image generator displaying a generated image on an Apple silicon Mac

6.2 seconds in the current test

A 1024 × 1024 image took 6.2 seconds on a MacBook Pro with M5 Max and 48 GB unified memory, or 3.1 seconds in Fast mode. Other Macs, sizes, settings, and LoRAs will change the result.

About a 4.7 GB download

FLUX.2 Klein uses much less storage than the other supported choices. Model Manager can resume the download and checks the files before installing them.

Private and easy to switch

The prompt and image stay on the Mac. If you later need another look, clear text, or a different quality and speed balance, install another model and switch in Model Manager.

FLUX.2 Klein is a practical first download because it takes less drive space than the other available models. It also produced one of the shortest times in the current test. That makes it useful for learning how prompts, seeds, and image sizes affect a result without waiting as long between attempts.

Speed is most useful during the rough stage of an idea. You can try a different camera angle, remove an unwanted object, or change the time of day and see the next version quickly. When a prompt is working, save the image or reuse its settings so you have a clear point to return to.

The fastest model is not always the best match for a particular image. Fine text, a highly detailed layout, or a realistic face may work better with another option. Start with FLUX.2 Klein when a small download and quick feedback matter, then compare a promising prompt with Microsoft Lens, Z-Image, Krea 2, or ERNIE-Image if something still feels wrong.

Models available in Radiant Canvas

ModelMain strengthDownload
Ming-Image-0.1-Design 4-bit / 8-bitDesigns, text, and transparent backgrounds13.4 / 25.1 GB
Qwen Image Edit 2511 4-bit / 8-bitGeneration and editing with up to three references19.9 / 31.8 GB
Krea 2 Turbo INT4 ConvRotFast, memory-friendly balance15.5 GB
Krea 2 Turbo Q8Higher-precision weights22.2 GB
Z-Image Turbo 8-bitRealistic images and clear text13.3 GB
FLUX.2 Klein 4B 4-bitVery fast and smallest4.7 GB
ERNIE-Image Turbo 4-bitDetailed layouts and multilingual text6.7 GB
Microsoft Lens Turbo MLX 8-bitFast four-step generation16.8 GB
Z-Image Turbo BF16Higher-precision Z-Image20.5 GB
FLUX.2 Klein 4B 8-bitHigher-precision generation and editing8.6 GB
ERNIE-Image Turbo 8-bitHigher-precision ERNIE12.4 GB
Radiant Canvas app icon

Available on the Mac App Store

Radiant Canvas for Mac

The free app includes all thirteen model options, square image generation, and reference image editing in Edit.

Download free on theMac App Store