More AI models doesn't mean more confusion — it means more creative control. But only if you know what you're choosing between.

LTX Studio now integrates six best-in-class models across image and video generation. Each one was built to solve a different problem. Pick the wrong one for your project and you'll spend more time iterating than creating. Pick the right one and your workflow becomes significantly faster.

Here's a clear breakdown of every model available in LTX Studio, what it does best, and exactly when to use it.

What Models Are Offered on LTX Studio?

LTX Studio's model lineup covers both image and video generation, giving creators access to leading third-party models alongside Lightricks' own LTX-2.3 — all inside a single creative workspace.

Image models:

• Nano Banana 2 — Google's Gemini 3.1 Flash Image model, combining Pro-level quality with Flash-speed generation
• FLUX.2 Pro — Black Forest Labs' high-resolution diffusion model, built for production-ready visual output at scale
• Z-Image — Alibaba's Tongyi Lab speed-optimized model, built for photorealistic visuals with tight prompt control

Video models:

• LTX-2.3 — Lightricks' own open-source model, delivering sharper output, native portrait video, and improved prompt adherence
• Kling 2.6 / Kling 3.0 — Kuaishou's cinematic video generation models, with Kling 3.0 adding multi-shot sequences up to 15 seconds
• Veo 3.1 — Google's flagship video model, offering dual keyframe control, native audio, and exceptional visual realism

Every model is integrated directly into LTX Studio's Gen Space, which means you can switch between them, combine image and video generation, and maintain character and asset consistency — all without leaving the platform.

How To Choose the Right Model for Image Generation

The three image models on LTX Studio each approach generation from a different angle. Speed, precision, and stylistic output all vary — so the right choice depends on what your project needs most.

Nano Banana 2 — Best for speed, iteration, and subject consistency

Nano Banana 2 is Google's newest image model, built on the Gemini 3.1 Flash architecture. It generates images up to 4K resolution and maintains subject consistency across up to five characters and fourteen objects in a single workflow.

It also handles text rendering far more reliably than previous models, making it useful for any asset that includes signage, logos, or branded copy.

Use Nano Banana 2 when:

• You need to generate and iterate quickly without sacrificing quality
• Your project involves multiple characters that need to stay consistent across shots
• You're working on storyboards, concept development, or early-stage creative direction
• You need readable text rendered accurately inside the image

FLUX.2 Pro — Best for brand-accurate, high-volume production output

FLUX.2 Pro from Black Forest Labs is built for production-scale image generation. It generates images up to 4MP and is optimized for exact color matching — including HEX code input — making it the strongest choice for teams that need precise brand control across large volumes of assets.

It generates 2K images in under 10 seconds, making it efficient enough for rapid creative exploration without losing production-ready quality.

Use FLUX.2 Pro when:

• You need pixel-perfect brand color consistency across a campaign
• You're generating social media assets, product visuals, or ad creatives at scale
• Your brief requires a cinematic, photorealistic aesthetic with strong prompt adherence
• You want to explore multiple creative directions quickly at high resolution

Z-Image — Best for photorealistic output with tight prompt control

Z-Image from Alibaba's Tongyi Lab is a speed-optimized model focused on generating photorealistic visuals with precise prompt adherence. It's available across all LTX Studio tiers, making it accessible regardless of plan. It delivers consistent results across iterations and is well-suited to experimental and stylistically varied projects.

Use Z-Image when:

• You want photorealistic imagery with strong iteration consistency
• You're working on more artistic or experimental creative directions
• You need a capable model available on a free or entry-level plan
• Speed and prompt accuracy matter more than advanced reasoning or text rendering

Quick reference: Image model comparison

How To Choose the Right Model for Video Generation

Video model selection comes down to a few key questions: Do you need native audio? How long does the clip need to be? Are you prioritizing realism, cinematic motion, or iteration speed?

LTX-2.3 — Best for fast iteration, portrait video, and open workflow

LTX-2.3 is Lightricks' own video model and the backbone of the LTX platform. It's the latest in the LTX-2 family and delivers sharper output, improved prompt adherence, and native portrait video support — making it especially useful for mobile-first content and vertical formats.

As an open-source model, it's also the most flexible option for teams who want to build or customize their own workflows.

For AI image-to-video workflows inside LTX Studio, LTX-2.3 integrates tightly with the platform's image models — meaning you can generate a still with Nano Banana 2 or FLUX.2, then animate it directly within the same session.

Use LTX-2.3 when:

• You need fast generation for rapid iteration and concepting
• Your content is portrait-format or mobile-first
• You want the tightest native integration with LTX Studio's storyboarding and Elements features
• You're prototyping or developing a high volume of draft scenes quickly

Kling 2.6 / Kling 3.0 — Best for cinematic motion and multi-shot storytelling

Kling is Kuaishou's flagship video generation model, and it's one of the most widely used for production-quality outputs. Kling 2.6 delivers strong visual fidelity and excels at preserving fine detail — edges, fabric, logos — making it a reliable choice for ecommerce, fashion, and ad-ready content.

Kling 3.0 Pro, the newer version now available in LTX Studio, takes things further. It generates multi-shot sequences of up to 15 seconds, maintains subject consistency across different camera angles, and produces smoother motion with stronger visual coherence across scenes.

For projects that require cinematic storytelling across multiple shots, Kling 3.0 is the model to reach for.

Use Kling when:

• You need cinematic visual quality with strong motion consistency
• Your project involves product shots, fashion content, or brand films
• You want multi-shot sequences with consistent characters (Kling 3.0)
• You're generating videos that will include native audio alongside visuals

Veo 3.1 — Best for realism, dialogue, and audio-critical content

Veo 3.1 is Google's most advanced video generation model and the standard-bearer for visual realism. It introduced dual keyframe control — letting you define both the start and end frame of a video — giving creators a level of directorial precision that's rare in AI video generation.

Veo 3.1 also generates native synchronized audio including voice, lip-sync, ambient sound, and effects, all produced in a single pass.

This makes it the strongest model for any content where audio accuracy matters: talking heads, dialogue scenes, testimonial-style ads, or any project where characters need to convincingly speak on camera.

Use Veo 3.1 when:

• Your video includes dialogue, voiceover, or lip-sync that needs to feel natural
• You need maximum visual realism for a commercial, film, or brand campaign
• You want precise control over the start and end frame of each shot
• You're on a Pro or Enterprise plan (Veo 3.1 is available to Pro and Enterprise subscribers)

Quick reference: Video model comparison

The Best Way To Use LTX Studio's Model Offerings

The real advantage of LTX Studio isn't having access to individual models — it's being able to combine them in a single workflow.

Most production-quality outputs start with a strong image. Generate your keyframe with the right image model, then use that image as the foundation for video generation. Nano Banana 2 is fast enough to explore multiple visual directions before you commit to a shot.

FLUX.2 ensures your brand colors carry through exactly as intended. From there, you can animate your chosen frame with LTX-2.3 for speed, or bring it into Veo 3.1 when you need maximum realism and audio.

The LTX Studio Storyboard Generator lets you select your image model at the start of a project — set it once and every shot in your storyboard generates with consistent style and visual logic.

Combined with Elements, LTX Studio carries your characters, objects, and visual references across every scene, regardless of which model you're using for individual shots.

A few practical principles to guide model selection:

Match the model to the output, not the other way around. If your final deliverable is a talking-head ad with voiceover, Veo 3.1 is the right call even if LTX-2.3 gets you a draft faster. The extra realism and synchronized audio will save you post-production time.

Use fast models for concepting, slower models for finals. Nano Banana 2 and Z-Image are built for speed. Use them liberally in the early stages of a project. Once you've locked a creative direction, move to FLUX.2 Pro or Nano Banana Pro for production-ready output.

Don't switch platforms to test models. Every model on LTX Studio is accessible from the same Gen Space with the same interface. Testing Kling 3.0 against LTX-2.3 on the same prompt takes seconds — use that to your advantage before committing to a full generation.

Conclusion

Choosing the right model on LTX Studio doesn't have to slow you down. Once you understand what each model does best, the decision becomes intuitive: fast iteration for concepting, precision tools for production, and the right video model for the level of realism and audio your project demands.

The combination of image and video models inside a single platform is what sets LTX Studio apart. You're not choosing between tools — you're building a workflow where each model does exactly the job it was designed for.

Start generating on LTX Studio and find the model stack that fits your production.