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LUMA LAUNCHES UNI-1.1 IMAGE API WITH COMPETITIVE PRICING

AI DESK1 MIN READ
WED, MAY 13, 2026

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Luma has opened API access to its Uni-1.1 image generation model, pricing it at $0.04 per 2,048-pixel image. The model ranks third on the Arena leaderboard, behind only Google and OpenAI offerings.

The Uni-1.1 API includes several advanced features: web search integration, built-in reasoning capabilities, and support for up to nine reference images per request. This positioning puts Luma's offering directly in competition with established players in the generative image space. The $0.04 starting price point aligns with market rates from comparable competitors. The third-place ranking on Arena, a benchmark for evaluating AI models, suggests performance parity with leading alternatives while offering a fresh option for developers and businesses. Luma's move to open API access represents a shift toward wider adoption of its image generation technology. The inclusion of web search and reasoning features distinguishes it from basic image generation tools, potentially appealing to applications requiring more sophisticated image creation workflows.

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