⚠ Rate limit triggered: When you exceed Leonardo AI's rate limits, new requests are temporarily blocked until your usage window resets. Consumer apps show an in-app warning; API integrations receive HTTP 429.

1Wait

Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes

2Retry

Reload or try again after the reset window passes

3Upgrade

If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps

Leonardo AI limit reset schedule

⚡

Per minute

API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds

🕐

Per hour

Short rolling windows for message quotas

⏱

Per 5 hours

Common for consumer plan message limits

📅

Per day / month

Image gen credits and file storage caps

Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Leonardo AI uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.

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Limits sourced from Leonardo AI's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.

Leonardo AI limits - frequently asked questions

What is the Leonardo AI message limit?

Leonardo AI message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.

Does Leonardo AI have a file upload limit?

Yes, Leonardo AI enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.

When do Leonardo AI limits reset?

Reset periods vary by limit type - many Leonardo AI limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.

What happens when you hit Leonardo AI's rate limit?

Leonardo AI will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.