Following the introduction of [VSCO Canvas](https://www.vsco.co/features/canvas), a tool for visual creators powered by AI that assists in mood board creation, VSCO revealed today AI Lab, “the inaugural photo platform that provides professional-grade AI tools for photographers.” Here’s what this entails.
If you are keeping an eye on the generative AI sector for imaging, you may have come across [Black Forest Labs](https://bfl.ai). This German-American startup was launched by researchers with previous experience at Nvidia and Stable Diffusion. Their generative image models and tools, which are widely considered among the finest available, feature FLUX.1 Kontext, “a collection of generative flow matching models that enable you to create and modify images.”
Today, VSCO revealed plans to integrate Black Forest Lab’s FLUX.1 Kontext model with its own “exclusive, purpose-designed technology” to provide professional-grade AI tools for photographers, beginning with one tool available today and another expected soon:
– **Remove:** utilizes intelligent area detection and seamless blending to create natural, resolution-safe edits that maintain the integrity of the image.
– **Upscale:** debuting soon, will enhance image resolution and clarify details while preserving color fidelity and composition.
VSCO states that [AI Lab](https://www.vsco.co/ai-lab) was crafted for “photographers who seek high-quality edits that appear authentic, not synthetic,” with key features that include:
– Full resolution and natural image detail retained
– Supports editing of high resolution RAW images
– Generates a non-destructive copy, keeping the original image intact
– Intuitive editing with Brush, Tap, or Lasso tools for object selection and removal
– Employs content-aware region detection for precise blending and realistic outcomes
[AI Lab](https://www.vsco.co/ai-lab) is accessible to VSCO Pro members on VSCO Studio for iOS 15 and newer and requires an internet connection.
