Do I need to install anything to use Lumina Studio?

No. Lumina Studio runs entirely in your browser. There is nothing to download, install, or update. It works on Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. Just sign up and start creating.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 15 AI image generations and 2 AI video generations per month with no credit card required. You get access to the core editing tools, basic export formats, and local project saves. Upgrade anytime if you need more.

How do I get started?

Create a free account, choose a tool (image generator, photo editor, video studio, PDF suite, or canvas), and start creating. An optional onboarding tour walks you through the interface on your first visit.

Can I use Lumina Studio on mobile devices?

Lumina Studio is a responsive web app that works on tablets and smartphones. The full editing experience is optimized for desktop and laptop screens, but you can review projects, make quick edits, and manage assets from any device.

What AI models power Lumina Studio?

Lumina Studio runs on Google's latest multimodal models. Images are generated with Gemini 3 Pro Image, also known as Nano Banana Pro, for photorealistic detail, faithful text rendering, and precise conditioning on your reference images. Video is produced with Google Veo, and campaign copy is written with Gemini 3 Pro. These are the most capable models available today, which is what makes brand-locked generation, virtual photoshoots, and spokesperson video possible.

Can I keep the same character or product across every image?

Yes — this is Lumina's signature. Save a character (a person, mascot, or product) to your Brand Kit and Lumina locks its identity across every generation. Your saved shots are attached as character references, and identity is always prioritized: even when a request hits the model's reference limit, your character is never dropped to make room. The result is the same face, the same bottle, the same logo, image after image — not five different versions of "close enough."

What is the Virtual Photoshoot?

The Virtual Photoshoot turns a single product photo into a full series of on-brand shots — no studio, no photographer, no reshoot. Pick a scene pack (Studio for clean e-commerce, Lifestyle for social and ads, or Seasonal for campaign moments — five scenes each) and Lumina renders every shot with your product's shape, colors, materials, and label kept faithful to your reference. Shots stream in one at a time, each carrying its own on-brand score.

Can I create a spokesperson or talking-presenter video?

Yes. Paste a script and either upload a presenter photo or describe one, and Lumina generates a talking-presenter video. Longer videos render in segments, and each segment continues from the last frame of the one before it — so the presenter, wardrobe, and lighting stay consistent from cut to cut instead of drifting into a different person in a different room. You get synced captions automatically, and a one-click export stitches the segments into a single MP4.

What is the Brand Campaign Agent?

The Brand Campaign Agent turns one brief into a complete, ready-to-post campaign. Describe what you're launching and Lumina returns a copy kit — concept, headline, body, call-to-action, and per-channel captions with hashtags — plus three distinct hero concepts, each scored for brand fit. You pick the hero that feels most like you, and Lumina composes it with your headline, CTA, and logo, then resizes it to every channel: Instagram post and story, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. One brief in, a full channel set out.

How does Lumina keep every generation on-brand?

Every image and design Lumina generates carries a BrandGuardian score — a 0-to-100 measure of how closely the output matches your brand, with a list of any specific issues such as an off-palette color. Lumina doesn't just condition the generation on your brand and hope; it samples the finished pixels and checks them against your Brand Kit, so you can see "this came out 92/100 on-brand" before you ship it. Many issues are auto-fixable in a single click.

Can I use generated content commercially?

Yes. All content generated in Lumina Studio comes with a full commercial license. You own the rights to everything you create and can use it for any purpose, including client work, advertisements, merchandise, and products for sale.

What is BYOK (Bring Your Own Key) and how does it work?

BYOK lets you connect your own Google Gemini API key to Lumina Studio. Instead of using monthly credits, you pay Google directly for each generation at their API rates, which are often significantly cheaper than bundled credits. You get unlimited generations, and we never store your key on our servers. Available on all paid plans.

How do I write effective prompts for AI image generation?

Be specific about what you want: describe the subject, art style (photorealistic, watercolor, 3D render), mood, lighting, composition, and color palette. For example, "a minimalist product photo of a ceramic mug on a marble countertop, soft morning light, shallow depth of field" produces much better results than "mug photo." Iterate on your prompts to refine the output.

What image styles can Lumina generate?

Lumina supports a wide range of styles including photorealistic photography, digital illustration, 3D rendering, watercolor painting, anime and manga, product photography, flat design, oil painting, pixel art, and abstract compositions. You can also blend styles and reference specific visual aesthetics in your prompts.

Are AI-generated images unique to me?

Yes. Every image Lumina generates is an original creation produced from your specific prompt. Images are not pulled from a stock library or recycled from other users. Each generation is unique, even if you run the same prompt twice.

What photo editing capabilities does Lumina include?

The photo editor includes 29 blend modes, a full layer system, AI-powered background removal, batch processing for bulk edits, 16 brush presets, adjustable filters, histograms, color curves, and non-destructive editing. It handles professional workflows like compositing, retouching, and color grading without requiring desktop software.

Can I edit and sign PDFs in Lumina?

Yes. The PDF suite lets you edit text and images, merge and split documents, add electronic signatures, redact sensitive information, run OCR on scanned documents, apply Bates numbering, compare document versions, and check accessibility compliance. No Adobe Acrobat subscription needed.

How does the AI video creation tool work?

Describe your video concept in a text prompt, and Lumina generates a storyboard with scenes, transitions, and suggested voiceover. From there, you can refine the timeline, adjust transitions, add audio tracks, overlay text, and export to MP4, WebM, or GIF. The entire workflow, from script to final cut, happens in your browser.

What is the Brand Kit and who needs it?

The Brand Kit is a centralized library for your brand colors, fonts, logos, and guidelines. Once configured, Lumina applies your brand identity across every project and AI generation. It is essential for teams, agencies, and any business that needs consistent visual output across multiple creators and campaigns.

Each plan includes a set number of AI generation credits per month. One credit equals one image or one video generation. Unused credits do not roll over, but they reset at the start of each billing cycle. If you need more, you can upgrade your plan mid-cycle or connect a BYOK key for unlimited usage.

Can I upgrade or downgrade my plan at any time?

Yes. You can change your plan at any time from your account settings. Upgrades take effect immediately, and you receive prorated credit for the remaining time on your current plan. Downgrades apply at the end of your current billing cycle.

What happens when I run out of credits?

You have three options: connect a BYOK API key for unlimited generations at API cost, wait for your credits to reset at the start of your next billing cycle, or upgrade to a higher plan for more monthly credits. Your existing projects and editing tools remain fully accessible regardless of credit balance.

Do you offer refunds?

Yes. All paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied, contact support within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund, no questions asked. Annual plans receive a prorated refund after the 30-day window.

How is my data protected?

All data is encrypted with AES-256 at rest and TLS 1.3 in transit. Our infrastructure is hosted in SOC 2 compliant data centers in the US and EU. We conduct regular third-party security audits, maintain strict access controls, and follow industry best practices for vulnerability management.

Does Lumina train AI models on my content?

No. Your creative work is never used to train, fine-tune, or improve any AI model. Content you generate and projects you create remain entirely yours. This applies to all plans, including the free tier.

Is Lumina Studio GDPR compliant?

Yes. Lumina Studio is fully GDPR compliant. We provide clear data processing documentation, honor data deletion requests, and offer Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) for enterprise customers. You can export or delete all of your data at any time from your account settings.

How does team collaboration work?

Team plans include shared workspaces where members can collaborate in real time. You can share brand kits, templates, and assets across your team, with role-based permissions to control who can view, edit, or publish. Comments, version history, and approval workflows keep everyone aligned.

What export formats are supported?

We support all major formats. For images: PNG, JPG, WebP, and SVG. For videos: MP4, WebM, and GIF. For documents: PDF. Pro and Team plans include additional formats like PSD and AI for seamless handoff to Adobe workflows.

Is there an API available?

Yes. Pro and Team plans include full REST API access. You can integrate Lumina Studio's AI generation, image editing, and export capabilities directly into your own applications, internal tools, and automated workflows. API documentation and SDKs are available in your dashboard.

Can I white-label Lumina for my agency?

Enterprise plans include white-labeling options. You can apply your own branding, use a custom domain, and provide a fully branded workspace experience for your clients. Contact our sales team for details on agency and reseller partnerships.

What SSO providers do you support?

We support Google Workspace, Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Okta, and any identity provider that implements the SAML 2.0 standard. SSO is available on Team and Enterprise plans and can be configured in your admin dashboard.

Lumina Studio 2.1: New Features and Performance

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What Is New in Lumina Studio 2.1

Lumina Studio 2.1 is a substantial update focused on compliance, content, and performance. This release addresses the top requests from our user community: stronger privacy controls, better documentation, and faster tool performance. We rebuilt the cookie consent system from scratch to meet the strictest international privacy regulations. We launched a full blog system with in-depth tutorials and workflow guides. We expanded the FAQ from 6 questions to 26 categorized entries. And we made performance improvements under the hood that make every tool in the suite feel snappier. Here is a detailed look at each area.

GDPR/CCPA-compliant cookie consent with 5 granular categories and audit logging
Blog system with 13 comprehensive articles covering AI design, tutorials, and workflows
FAQ expansion from 6 to 26 categorized questions answering the most common user inquiries
Pre-rendered static HTML for all 25 public pages improving SEO and initial load performance
Structured data (JSON-LD) for articles, breadcrumbs, and FAQ enhancing search visibility

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GDPR and CCPA Cookie Consent

Privacy compliance is not optional, and our users rightly expect their data preferences to be respected. The new cookie consent system in 2.1 is a ground-up rebuild designed for full GDPR and CCPA compliance. Users can control five granular consent categories: necessary cookies (always required), functional cookies for UI preferences, analytics cookies for usage data, marketing cookies for advertising, and a CCPA-specific "Do Not Sell" toggle. The system automatically detects Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals from the browser and enforces the legally required preferences. Every consent decision is logged with a unique ID, timestamp, and full audit trail stored locally for transparency.

Five consent categories: necessary, functional, analytics, marketing, and Do Not Sell (CCPA)
Global Privacy Control (GPC) detection: automatically locks marketing off and Do Not Sell on when GPC is active
Consent versioning: when privacy categories change in future updates, users are automatically re-prompted
365-day automatic expiry ensures users periodically review their consent preferences
Full audit log of every consent decision stored in localStorage with unique consent IDs
Footer link to re-open cookie preferences at any time for full user control

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Expanded Blog and Content Hub

Lumina Studio 2.1 introduces a full blog system designed to help users get more value from every tool in the suite. The content hub includes in-depth tutorials on AI image generation, video creation, PDF workflows, and brand management. Each article is written by our product team with practical, step-by-step guidance rather than abstract theory. Articles are organized by category (AI Design, Tutorials, Workflows, Product Updates) and include key takeaway boxes, pro tips, and direct links to the relevant features in Lumina Studio. The blog also serves as an SEO asset, helping potential users discover Lumina Studio through search when they are looking for solutions to the exact problems our tools solve.

13 comprehensive articles at launch covering the full Lumina Studio feature set
Four content categories: AI Design insights, step-by-step Tutorials, practical Workflows, and Product Updates
Each article includes key takeaways, pro tips, and related feature links for quick navigation
RSS feed available for users who prefer feed readers
Blog listing page with category filtering and chronological display

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SEO and Performance Improvements

Under the hood, version 2.1 includes significant technical improvements. All 25 public pages are now pre-rendered to static HTML at build time, which means search engines see fully rendered content on the first crawl instead of waiting for JavaScript to execute. Every page has correct canonical URLs with trailing slashes matching Cloudflare Pages routing conventions, unique title tags and meta descriptions, and Open Graph tags for social sharing. Blog posts include Article JSON-LD structured data. Subpages include BreadcrumbList JSON-LD. The landing page includes FAQPage JSON-LD with all 26 questions. These improvements collectively enhance search visibility and click-through rates from search results.

Pre-rendered static HTML for all 25 public pages (landing, guide, features, comparisons, blog)
Article JSON-LD structured data on every blog post for rich search results
BreadcrumbList JSON-LD on subpages for enhanced SERP navigation
FAQPage JSON-LD with 26 questions for FAQ rich snippets in search
Canonical URLs, unique titles and descriptions, and Open Graph tags on every page
Sitemap and RSS feed kept in sync with all published content

ALERT · OPERATOR TIPARMED

PRO TIP /If you are running a content-heavy website, pre-rendering is one of the highest-impact SEO improvements you can make. Search engines still struggle with JavaScript-rendered content, and static HTML eliminates that variable entirely.

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User Guide and Documentation Updates

The User Guide received a major refresh in 2.1. The FAQ section expanded from 6 generic questions to 26 detailed entries organized into six categories: General, Features, AI and Generation, Pricing, Technical, and Privacy and Security. Each answer provides actionable information rather than marketing language. The guide documentation now covers every major feature area with searchable content, sidebar navigation, and mobile-responsive layout. New users can find answers to their specific questions without submitting a support ticket, and experienced users can discover features they might not have explored yet.

FAQ expanded from 6 to 26 questions across 6 categories
Searchable documentation with category-filtered sidebar navigation
Mobile-responsive guide layout that works on phones and tablets
Each FAQ answer provides specific, actionable information with feature references

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What Is Coming Next

Version 2.1 lays the foundation for what comes next. The blog system will continue to grow with new tutorials and workflow guides published regularly. We are working on collaborative features that will let teams work on designs together in real time. The AI generation pipeline is being upgraded to support the latest model versions with faster inference and higher quality output. We are also exploring integrations with popular project management and social media scheduling tools so that creative assets flow directly from Lumina Studio into your existing workflow. Stay tuned by following the blog or subscribing to the newsletter in the footer.

Real-time collaboration features for team-based design workflows
Upgraded AI pipeline with latest model versions and faster generation
Third-party integrations with project management and social media tools
Expanded template library for common design formats and marketing assets
Enhanced export options including direct publishing to social platforms

Lumina Studio 2.1: New Features, Performance, and What's Next

What Is New in Lumina Studio 2.1

GDPR and CCPA Cookie Consent

Expanded Blog and Content Hub

SEO and Performance Improvements

User Guide and Documentation Updates

What Is Coming Next

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