Key Takeaways
• Freepik has launched F Lite, a generative AI image model trained solely on licensed content from its 80M+ visual asset library.
• Developed in partnership with AI startup Fal.ai, F Lite was trained using 64 Nvidia H100 GPUs over two months.
• The model features 10 billion parameters and is available in two formats: standard and texture.
• F Lite aims to provide a legally safe and transparent alternative to generative AI models trained on unlicensed data.
As copyright concerns continue to cloud the rapidly expanding generative AI landscape, Freepik has introduced F Lite, a new AI image generator developed to counter legal risks associated with unlicensed training data.
The model is designed to provide creators and developers with a trustworthy and compliant solution for producing AI-generated stock images.
Unlike many competing platforms that rely on internet-scraped datasets often without the knowledge or consent of content owners—F Lite was built entirely on Freepik’s licensed, proprietary database of over 80 million visuals.
“F Lite was created to be openly accessible and safe to build upon,” Freepik stated, adding that their aim wasn’t to beat major players but to offer a transparent, adaptable model grounded in proper licensing.
Built in Collaboration With Fal.ai
Freepik developed F Lite in collaboration with AI startup Fal.ai, investing significant compute resources to train the model responsibly. The development process spanned two months, utilizing 64 Nvidia H100 GPUs—a high-performance setup that aligns with industry standards for scalable AI architecture.
• Model size: 10 billion parameters
• Training infrastructure: 64 Nvidia H100 GPUs
• Development time: 2 months
F Lite is available in two variants to meet different user needs:
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Standard: Optimized for general-purpose image generation
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Texture: Specially designed for pattern and material creation, such as backgrounds and digital textiles
These options enhance the model’s flexibility for use in digital design, advertising, product visualization, and creative media.
A Timely Response to Industry-Wide Legal Challenges
The introduction of F Lite comes at a pivotal moment for the AI sector. Increasing numbers of legal actions have been filed against generative AI firms accused of training their models on copyrighted or proprietary data without authorization.
The risk for users, especially those in commercial settings, is that they may unknowingly reproduce or distribute content that infringes on intellectual property rights.
Freepik’s approach—building an AI model exclusively with internally licensed and owned content—provides peace of mind to users seeking a legally safe, enterprise-ready solution.
• F Lite avoids reliance on scraped or third-party data
• All training assets are licensed within Freepik’s ecosystem
• Enables legal usage in commercial and creative projects
Transparent Goals, Not Competition
Freepik clarified that the goal behind launching F Lite was not to disrupt or overtake industry leaders in AI model development, but rather to provide a compliant, open solution to real-world user concerns. The company emphasized its commitment to transparency and legal integrity rather than aggressive competition.
“Their aim wasn’t to beat major players but to offer a transparent, adaptable model grounded in proper licensing.”
This sets F Lite apart in a market where leading generative models continue to face scrutiny and lawsuits related to unauthorized use of data for training purposes.
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