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Luma AI's text-to-3D generator that converts text prompts into downloadable 3D models in OBJ, FBX, GLB, and USDZ formats.

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Genie is accessible through the Luma AI platform, which offers a free trial on all plans. Paid plans are Plus at $30 per month, Pro at $90 per month, and Ultra at $300 per month.

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FreeA free trial with credits is available on all Luma AI plans, providing initial access to Genie and other Luma tools. All plans include free trial credits.
PaidPlus plan at $30 per month includes Luma and third-party image and video models, guest collaborator edit access, and commercial use. Pro plan at $90 per month includes everything in Plus with 4x usage and Luma Agents access. Ultra plan at $300 per month provides the highest usage tier. Plans are billed monthly or annually with up to 20% savings on yearly billing.

What is Genie by Lumalabs?

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Genie is a text-to-3D model generation tool from Luma AI that converts text prompts into downloadable 3D models in standard formats including OBJ, FBX, GLB, and USDZ. It is designed for game developers, 3D artists, and AR/VR content creators who need to generate 3D assets quickly from written descriptions without manual modeling. Genie is accessible through the Luma AI platform, which offers a free trial and paid subscription plans.

Genie is a text-to-3D model generation tool developed by Luma AI that produces three-dimensional mesh assets from text descriptions. Users input a descriptive prompt, and Genie generates multiple 3D model variations from that prompt, which can be previewed in an interactive viewer and exported in standard 3D file formats including OBJ, FBX, GLB, and USDZ. The generated models can be viewed in augmented reality through compatible devices and imported into 3D software environments such as Blender, Unity, and Unreal Engine. Genie is part of the broader Luma AI platform, which also includes video generation and image generation tools. Genie is used by game developers generating prototype 3D assets without going through a full manual modeling pipeline, 3D artists using AI generation as a starting point for further refinement, AR and VR content creators who need lightweight 3D objects for interactive applications, educators producing visual 3D materials, and marketers creating product visualization prototypes. A typical workflow involves entering a descriptive text prompt, reviewing the generated model variations, selecting the best output, and exporting it for use in a target application or game engine. The AR viewing feature allows creators to preview the 3D model in a real-world environment before finalizing. Luma AI's platform plans—which include Genie access—are structured as Plus at $30 per month, Pro at $90 per month, and Ultra at $300 per month, with a free trial available across all plans. Genie's output quality is generally best suited for concept development and rapid prototyping. Generated models may require cleanup, retopology, or UV mapping refinement before they meet production-quality standards for games or professional 3D applications. Complex or highly specific prompts may produce results that diverge from the intended output and require prompt iteration.

Associated Tags

text to 3D model, AI 3D generation, Luma AI, 3D asset generator, AR 3D viewer

Key Features

Text prompt to 3D model generation
Multiple model variation output per prompt
OBJ, FBX, GLB, and USDZ export formats
AR preview on compatible devices
Interactive 3D model viewer
Compatible with Blender, Unity, and Unreal Engine

Real Use Cases

How professionals leverage Genie by Luma AI – Text-to-3D Model Generator

Genie by Luma AI – Text-to-3D Model Generator use cases
  • Generating prototype 3D game assets from text descriptions to speed up early-stage game development ideation
  • Using AI-generated 3D models as a starting mesh for further refinement in Blender or Maya
  • Creating lightweight 3D objects for augmented reality applications and previewing them in a real-world environment before deployment
  • Producing 3D product visualization prototypes for marketing or e-commerce without a full modeling workflow
  • Generating educational 3D visual aids from text descriptions for use in interactive learning applications
  • Rapidly testing multiple 3D concept variations from a single prompt before committing to a manual modeling pipeline

Editor's Verdict

Official Review
Genie by Luma AI provides a practical text-to-3D generation workflow for rapid asset prototyping with broad export format support and AR preview, making it useful for game developers and 3D artists at the ideation and concept stage. Generated models typically require post-processing before meeting production-quality standards.

Reviewed by Sohail Akhtar

Lead Editor & Founder

Pros

What we like

  • Generates multiple 3D model variations from a single text prompt, providing options for selection and reducing the need to iterate the prompt immediately
  • Supports standard export formats including OBJ, FBX, GLB, and USDZ, enabling direct import into Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, and AR platforms
  • AR preview capability allows creators to visualize generated 3D models in a real-world context before deciding whether to export them

Cons

Limitations

  • Generated models are typically best suited for concept prototyping and may require retopology, UV mapping, or mesh cleanup before meeting production-quality standards for games or professional 3D pipelines
  • Complex or highly specific prompts may produce outputs that diverge from the intended design, requiring multiple prompt iterations to achieve a usable result

Target Audience

Who should use Genie by Lumalabs?

Game developers prototyping 3D assets without a full modeling workflow3D artists using AI generation as a starting point for manual refinementAR and VR content creators needing lightweight 3D objects for interactive applicationsMarketers and e-commerce teams creating product visualization prototypesEducators building 3D visual materials for interactive curricula
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Genie by Lumalabs?
Genie is a text-to-3D model generation tool from Luma AI that converts text prompts into downloadable 3D assets in standard formats including OBJ, FBX, GLB, and USDZ.
Is Genie by Lumalabs free?
A free trial with credits is available on all Luma AI plans. Paid plans start at $30 per month for Plus, $90 per month for Pro, and $300 per month for Ultra.
What 3D formats does Genie export?
Genie supports export in OBJ, FBX, GLB, USDZ, and Blender-compatible formats, making the output compatible with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, and AR platforms.
Who should use Genie by Lumalabs?
Genie is designed for game developers, 3D artists, AR/VR creators, and marketers who need to generate 3D assets from text descriptions for prototyping and concept development.
Are Genie's 3D models ready for production use?
Generated models are best suited for rapid prototyping and concept work; production use typically requires additional cleanup, retopology, or UV mapping refinement.