Luma Dream Machine

Text and image-to-video from Luma AI, known for smooth, realistic motion.

Free tierweb

What it does

Dream Machine generates short video clips from text prompts or a reference image, built by Luma AI on the same underlying research as their 3D capture products.

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Free tier reality

Free tier includes a limited number of video generations per month.

Key features

Text-to-video
Image-to-video
Realistic motion
Extend/loop generated clips

Best for

Realistic motion from a single reference image
Quick concept video

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Luma Dream Machine FAQ

Questions about this tool

Is Luma Dream Machine free?

Yes — Free tier includes a limited number of video generations per month.

What is Luma Dream Machine best for?

Realistic motion from a single reference image Quick concept video

What platforms does Luma Dream Machine run on?

Luma Dream Machine is available on: web.