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VideoLuma AI

Luma Dream Machine

Mobile-first AI video generation from text and images.

Category
Video
Pricing
FREEMIUM
Source
Proprietary
Hosting
Cloud
Platforms
WebiOS
Models
Single model (proprietary)
Verified
Jul 12, 2026

Luma Labs' video model surfaced as an iOS app and web tool. Strong text-to-video, image-to-video, and keyframe controls — the indie creator's go-to before reaching for Runway's heavier toolkit.

Capabilities 4

What it actually does — grouped by capability family.

  • Text-to-video (primary capability)
  • Image-to-video (primary capability)
  • Video editing (secondary capability)
  • Lip-sync (secondary capability)

Pros & cons

  • Fast generations
  • Strong morphing between shots
  • Free tier to try it out
  • iOS app plus web
  • Less granular control than Runway
  • Shorter clips than Kling
  • Human realism trails Kling

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