Is Uni-1 free to try?

Yes, new users automatically receive free credits to try Uni-1 on our platform. You can generate AI images immediately after signing up. For higher usage, check our Pricing page for subscription and credit pack options.

How do I start generating images with Uni-1?

Create an account on our platform, select Uni-1 from the model menu, then enter a text prompt or upload reference images. You can also use multi-turn conversation to refine your results, and Uni-1 will maintain full context across rounds.

How does Uni-1 compare to Nano Banana 2?

Uni-1 outperforms Nano Banana 2 on reasoning-based benchmarks, scoring 0.58 vs 0.47 on spatial reasoning and 0.32 vs 0.22 on logical reasoning (RISEBench). Uni-1 also supports 76+ art styles and superior text rendering. Nano Banana 2 excels in general-purpose fast generation.

Can Uni-1 render text accurately in images?

Yes, Uni-1 is widely recognized for exceptional text rendering. It generates complex typography, logos, and even Chinese characters with virtually no typographical errors. This makes it ideal for creating posters, banners, and marketing graphics that require accurate text.

What art styles does Uni-1 support?

Uni-1 masters 76+ officially verified art styles including photorealism, manga, oil painting, watercolor, 3D rendering, pixel art, and more. It has deep understanding of global cultural contexts and aesthetics, allowing it to produce culturally nuanced visuals from a simple style prompt.

Does Uni-1 support image-to-image generation?

Yes, Uni-1 supports multi-reference guided generation. You can upload reference photos for identity preservation, sketch-to-image conversion, pose transfer, and composition guidance. The model maintains subject consistency across multiple outputs and conversation turns.

Are there any limitations to Uni-1?

Uni-1 currently focuses on image generation. Video and audio generation capabilities are planned for future releases. For very simple prompts that don't require reasoning, faster specialized models may produce results more quickly. All content is subject to our safety and acceptable use policies.

Uni-1 — Reasoning-First AI Image Generator Online

Generate and edit images with Uni-1, Luma AI's unified understanding and generation model. Structured reasoning before and during synthesis delivers precise spatial logic, 76+ art styles, and flawless text rendering — all from a single prompt.

Reasoning-First Generation

76+ Art Styles

Perfect Text Rendering

2 credits

Model Definition

What is Uni-1?

Uni-1, officially designated as UNI-1, is a multimodal reasoning and image generation model developed by Luma AI. Released on March 5, 2026, it is the first model in Luma's Unified Intelligence architecture and powers the Luma Agents creative platform. Unlike traditional diffusion models that pull images from noise, Uni-1 is built on a decoder-only autoregressive transformer where text and images are represented in a single interleaved sequence, acting as both input and output. This architecture enables the model to perform structured internal reasoning before and during image synthesis — decomposing instructions, resolving spatial, causal, temporal, and logical constraints, and planning composition before rendering. Its primary capabilities span four core dimensions: reasoning-first image generation that handles complex multi-step prompts with precise spatial and logical accuracy, mastery of 76+ art styles with deep understanding of global cultural contexts and aesthetics, multi-reference support for identity preservation and sketch-to-image conversion with multi-round refinement, and exceptional text rendering that generates complex characters including Chinese idioms with virtually no typographical errors. Uni-1 ranked #1 in human preference Elo for Overall, Style & Editing, and Reference-Based Generation on the Artificial Analysis leaderboard, and scored highest on the RISEBench test for logic-based image processing.

Uni-1 vs Other AI Image Models

See how Uni-1 compares to leading AI image generators across key dimensions that matter for creative workflows.

Feature	Uni-1	Nano Banana 2	GPT Image 1.5
Architecture Model type	Autoregressive Transformer	Autoregressive Transformer	Autoregressive Transformer
Reasoning Capability Logic before rendering	Structured reasoning	Limited	Limited
Spatial Reasoning RISEBench score	0.58	0.47	N/A
Logical Reasoning RISEBench score	0.32	0.22	0.15
Art Style Support Verified styles	76+	Limited	Limited
Text Rendering Typography accuracy	Excellent	Good	Good
Multi-Reference Identity preservation
Free Tier		Limited	Limited
Best For Primary use case	Reasoning-first creative work	Fast general-purpose generation	Conversational image editing

How to create images with Uni-1

Start producing professional-quality AI images on our platform in three simple steps.

Describe your vision or upload a reference

Write a detailed prompt describing the scene, composition, and style. Or upload reference images for identity preservation and sketch-to-image conversion. Uni-1 reasons through your instructions before rendering for logically accurate results.

Choose your style and refine across turns

Select from 76+ art styles spanning photography, illustration, manga, oil painting, and more. Use multi-turn conversation to refine subjects, adjust composition, and iterate on details while Uni-1 keeps full context intact.

Generate and download high-resolution output

Uni-1 produces high-resolution images with precise spatial logic, accurate text rendering, and consistent character identity. Download your finished images or continue iterating with reference-guided refinement.

Advanced Uni-1 Workflows

Unlock professional-grade image creation with reasoning-first generation, multi-reference guidance, and 76+ art style mastery.

Text to Image

Create accurate visuals from complex prompts

Describe intricate scenes with multiple subjects, spatial relationships, and logical constraints. Uni-1 performs structured reasoning before rendering — decomposing instructions, resolving conflicts, and planning composition to deliver precise results that match your intent.

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Reference-Guided Generation

Transform references while preserving identity

Upload reference photos and Uni-1 transfers identities, poses, and compositions into entirely new scenes. Multi-reference support lets you combine elements from multiple sources while maintaining consistency across every output.

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76+ Art Styles

Master any visual style with cultural depth

Uni-1 understands millions of art styles with deep knowledge of global cultural contexts, memes, and aesthetics. From photorealistic renders to manga panels, oil paintings to 3D concepts — switch between 76+ officially verified styles with a single prompt change.

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Master any visual style with cultural depth By Uni-1

Text Rendering

Render text and typography with zero errors

Generate images with perfectly spelled typography, logos, and complex characters including Chinese idioms. Uni-1's reasoning architecture understands typographical logic, producing text-heavy visuals like posters, banners, and social graphics without the misspellings that plague other models.

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Render text and typography with zero errors By Uni-1

Why creators use Uni-1 in our workspace

Uni-1 is the engine — our platform is the studio. Generate, preview, iterate, and export AI images from one workspace without juggling multiple tools.

Start generating before you sign up

Try Uni-1 directly from the landing page. Your prompt and settings carry over when you create an account, so you never lose work or restart from scratch.

Image generation and editing in one place

Generate images, refine with references, review outputs, and iterate on past work from the same workspace. No need to switch between separate tools for different tasks.

Access multiple AI image models

Use Uni-1 and other leading image models inside one familiar interface. Pick the best model for each task without switching between tools.

Track credits and costs per generation

Every image generation shows its credit cost upfront. Monitor usage across models in real time so you stay in control of production spend.

All your outputs organized and downloadable

Generation history, downloads, and task details are built in. Revisit any past output, regenerate variants, or continue editing a project days later.

Reliable platform with dedicated support

Account management, billing controls, and responsive support are part of the service — so you can focus on creating while we handle the infrastructure.

Who Uses Uni-1

From solo creators to enterprise teams, see how different professionals use Uni-1 in their daily workflow.

Design & Creative

Graphic Designer

Create production-ready visuals with Uni-1

Use Uni-1 to generate brand-consistent visuals, social media graphics, and promotional banners with perfect text rendering. The reasoning-first approach ensures spatial accuracy and typographical precision that other models struggle with.

Design & Creative

Illustrator

Uni-1 for concept art and illustration

Transform rough sketches into fully rendered illustrations with Uni-1's reference-guided generation. Explore 76+ art styles from photorealism to manga, and maintain character consistency across sequential panels with multi-reference support.

Marketing & E-Commerce

E-Commerce Manager

AI product images with Uni-1

Use Uni-1 to generate product lifestyle mockups, seasonal campaign visuals, and localized social media graphics. Text on banners and packaging renders accurately — no manual correction needed for typography-heavy marketing assets.

Marketing & E-Commerce

Social Media Marketer

Generate social media content with Uni-1

Create scroll-stopping visuals for Instagram, Pinterest, and ad campaigns using Uni-1. The model understands cultural contexts and trending aesthetics, producing on-brand content that resonates across global markets.

Content & Development

Content Creator

Uni-1 for blog and editorial imagery

Generate custom editorial illustrations, infographics, and article headers with Uni-1. Complex multi-element scenes are handled through structured reasoning — describe the layout and Uni-1 resolves spatial relationships automatically.

Content & Development

Game Developer

Game asset creation with Uni-1

Produce concept art, character designs, and environment assets with Uni-1. Multi-reference support preserves character identity across different poses and scenes, while 76+ style presets cover everything from pixel art to photorealistic 3D renders.

Pricing

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$59.9

$35.9 / month

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Billed annually: $431.00 total

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Everything in Standard, plus

Unlimited models
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Uni-1 FAQ

Find answers to common questions about using Uni-1 on our platform.

Uni-1 is a multimodal reasoning and image generation model developed by Luma AI, released on March 5, 2026. It is the first model built on Luma's Unified Intelligence architecture, combining understanding and generation in a single decoder-only autoregressive transformer that reasons before and during image synthesis.

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