Luminar 1.28.1: Better DNG support, faster editing and more We’re excited to introduce Luminar 1.28.1, an update focused on making RAW editing more reliable, sharing Luminar easier, and everyday editing faster. With improved DNG support, quicker tools, and broader camera compatibility, this version gives you a smoother editing experience from import to export. Let’s explore what’s new: • Better DNG support. Luminar now uses the official Adobe DNG SDK for DNG handling, helping more DNG files open as they were recorded by your camera, with more accurate color and white balance. Apple ProRAW photos from iPhone now open properly and are ready for full RAW editing in Develop. We’ve also added support for DNG files compressed with the JPEG XL codec, so you no longer need to convert them in another editor before working with them in Luminar. • Invite friends. Sharing Luminar with friends is now easier than ever. The rebuilt referral program is available directly from the left sidebar, Luminar menu, and Account menu. Simply open Invite friends, grab your personal link, and share Luminar with anyone who would enjoy a better way to edit photos. • Faster exports. Batch export is now around 15% faster, helping large sets of photos finish sooner. Spend less time waiting for your files and more time editing — or simply get your work done faster. • Faster editing tools. Details now works up to 40% faster, while Bokeh AI is about 15% faster. Enjoy more responsive previews while fine-tuning your edits, with less waiting when working with heavier tools. You’ll also find improved camera support for Apple, Samsung, Google, and DJI DNG RAWs, giving you more flexibility when working with photos from a wider range of devices. Warning: Starting with the next release, Luminar will no longer support macOS 12 Monterey. The minimum supported version will be macOS 13 Ventura. If you’re using macOS 12, your current version of Luminar will continue to work, but you won’t receive future updates until you upgrade your system. Update and explore the latest version now! Bug fixes: • Switch smoothly to Catalog without panels disappearing when using keyboard shortcuts. • Export multiple edited photos reliably without getting stuck when using previous export settings. • Remove individual images easily from Focus Stacking and Panorama Stitching. • Keep Luminar on Mobile photos organized when moving them between nodes. • Access presets, tools, Generative tools, and filmstrip controls smoothly without buttons becoming unresponsive on macOS Golden Gate. • Select preset categories easily on macOS Golden Gate. • Expand the Layers panel easily with the “+” control without issues on macOS Golden Gate. • No longer encounter unwanted artifacts on image edges when correcting Chromatic Aberration in certain DNG files. • Open DNG photos with more accurate white balance for more natural-looking results. • Get cleaner highlights in DNG photos exported from third-party software without unwanted pink color casts.

Luminar 1.28.0: Meet a fresh design in Luminar We’re excited to introduce Luminar 1.28.0 — the first stage of a major redesign that makes editing more intuitive while delivering faster performance throughout the app. The updated navigation and workspace make your tools easier to access today, while laying the foundation for even more improvements coming later this year. Let's explore what's new: Catalog and Edit are now one space. No more switching between separate modes — Presets, Tools, and Edit are now together in one panel on the right, so everything you need is always within easy reach. New navigation. Easily keep track of where you are with breadcrumbs, move between photos using familiar back and forward buttons, and hide the Catalog panel whenever you want more room to edit. A redesigned right sidebar. Quickly access Presets, Tools, Edit, a photo’s Info, and Extra tools from one organized sidebar. The Extra tools contain GenErase, GenSwap, GenExpand, Upscale AI, HDR Merge, Panorama Stitching, and more. Everything one click away. Your account is now available from the left sidebar, Education brings guides and tutorials together in one place, and the new full-screen Creative Library makes browsing creative assets easier than ever. Expanded camera support. Now you can edit photos taken with the Leica SL3-P, Leica M11-P, Panasonic Lumix DC-L10, Sony A7R VI, and Sony A7 V (compressed RAW). You’ll also notice a range of performance improvements: Blazing-fast exports — export photos up to 27% faster on both Windows and macOS, so you spend less time waiting. Instant Preset previews — preview Presets up to 3.8× faster, making it easier to browse and compare different looks. Smoother batch editing — edit large groups of photos much faster while using fewer system resources. More efficient masking — masking tools now use up to 33% less memory, delivering a smoother editing experience, especially with large images. Update and explore the new design of Luminar with improved speed, performance, and a more streamlined editing experience. Bug fixes: Fixed an issue that could duplicate photos in the Catalog. Fixed an issue where the previously selected export subfolder wasn't remembered. Fixed Noiseless AI not working correctly on RAW monochrome photos. Fixed Face Light overexposing RAW images. Fixed inaccurate white balance values when using the Eyedropper tool.

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Luminar Neo 1.27.1: Bring your Lightroom library along We’re excited to introduce Luminar Neo 1.27.1 — an update designed to make switching to Luminar Neo effortless. Bring your existing work with you, expand camera compatibility, and enjoy a smoother overall editing experience. Let’s explore what’s new: Lightroom Migration (BETA). Move your existing Lightroom Classic library into Luminar Neo without rebuilding it from scratch. Migration transfers your photos, folders, albums, ratings, and basic edits in just a few steps, so you can pick up right where you left off. Your original Lightroom catalog stays untouched, letting you switch to Luminar Neo without losing the work you’ve already done. Open File -> Catalog -> Import Lightroom Catalog to start migrating your catalog to Luminar Neo. Better camera support. Now you can edit photos taken with the Ricoh GR IV and Ricoh GR IV Monochrome. Improved performance and stability. This release also includes bug fixes and refinements that make the editing experience smoother and more reliable across the app. Update and explore the latest features with improved speed, stability, and performance. Bug fixes: Improved catalog stability when importing large folders — no more flickering or unexpected scrolling. Luminar Neo now opens correctly from the Dock after minimizing the window. Gallery layout now displays correctly after onboarding. Preview generation now updates properly when switching between filmstrip and gallery. Fixed an issue where the deleted folder could be added to the catalog instead of a selected one. Shine Removal now renders and exports correctly at all zoom levels. Improved support for HEIC files from Hasselblad cameras. Fixed an issue that could cause the app to become unresponsive because of color profile conflicts.

Luminar Neo 1.27.0: Smarter portrait tools, mask feathering and more We’re excited to introduce Luminar Neo 1.27.0, an update focused on elevating portrait editing with smarter AI tools, improved control, and broader camera compatibility. Whether you're refining subtle details or creating striking depth, this version gives you more precision and flexibility than ever before. Let’s explore what you can do now: Bokeh AI. Create stunning background blur without expensive lenses. Bokeh AI intelligently separates your subject and simulates realistic depth of field in any portrait, regardless of lighting or shooting conditions. Instantly achieve a professional, artistic look with beautifully softened backgrounds. Skin AI. Now enhanced with new controls for more precise retouching. Use the new Blemish Removal, Shine Removal, and Skin Smoothing features to quickly clean up imperfections, reduce unwanted shine, and refine skin texture. Skin AI still preserves natural details like hair and eyelashes, giving you full control for realistic, balanced results. Face AI. Alongside existing controls for adjusting facial proportions, lighting, and expressions, Face AI now includes Dark Circles removal. This new capability helps reduce under-eye darkness that can make subjects appear tired, minimizing the need for time-consuming manual retouching while preserving a natural, realistic look. Mask Feather. Refine your edits with natural transitions. The new Mask Feather control softens mask edges, helping your adjustments fade smoothly into untouched areas without harsh lines. You’ll also find better camera support, as high resolution mode is now available for Olympus and OM System cameras, giving you more flexibility when working with high-detail images. Update and explore the latest features with improved speed, stability, and performance. Bug fixes: Preset collections now display correctly in the Presets tab after launching the app, making it easier to browse and apply them Color profile selection in Develop RAW is now smooth and responsive, without freezes or delays Images stored in the root directory can now be opened without issues The AI Assistant button is now fully interactive across its entire area Improved reliability when duplicating photos from external storage after launch Chromatic Aberration Reduction tools now perform faster and more efficiently when working with .RAF files Eyes tool effects now correctly follow image transformations, ensuring accurate adjustments regardless of edits applied Eyes Whitening is now applied only to the eyes, preventing unintended whitening of teeth for more natural portraits

This update improves the quality of results from our generative tools while also making Luminar Neo more stable and reliable overall. We’ve enhanced performance, fixed crashes, and refined key interactions to make your editing smoother and more consistent The AI Assistant panel is now fully draggable and resizable, so you can place it wherever it works best for you, and tools in Favorites can be reordered for greater control over your workspace. Export performance has also been enhanced for faster, smoother output. Plus, Luminar Neo 1.26.1 adds support for Sony a7 V, Sony FX2, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIX, ensuring seamless compatibility from import to final edit. Update and enjoy! Bug fixes: * Fixed an issue where the app window would suddenly shrink and could no longer be resized. * Resolved a crash that occurred when dragging an image to the last group in HDR Merge or * * Panorama Stitching tools. * Fixed catalog scrolling behavior on startup. * Presets can now be saved to My Presets after switching between photos. * AI Assistant no longer overlaps the list of Presets in the packs. * Improved responsiveness of the Sky selection dropdown in the Apple Photos extension. * Sped up chromatic aberration processing for .RAF files. * Removed overcorrection artifacts after applying “Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations” to ARW RAW files.

Luminar Neo 1.26.0: Meet your AI-powered editing companion We’re excited to announce Luminar Neo 1.26.0, a major update designed to make your editing faster, smarter, and more inspiring. - The standout feature of this release is AI Assistant, now available in both the Presets and Edit tabs. Use text prompts to get AI Assistant’s editing suggestions. Action prompts, like “Enhance this photo,” provide tailored recommendations with three adjustment sets and live previews, while How-to prompts, like “How do I remove this object?”, offer step-by-step guidance and buttons to quickly find the right tools in Luminar Neo. It’s like having a personal editing advisor at your fingertips, helping you explore creative possibilities and discover the best tools and workflow for every image. - In addition, Luminar Neo 1.26.0 brings expanded camera support, including: Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Canon EOS C50, Fujifilm X-T30 III, Leica M EV1, Leica Q3 Monochrom, Sony DSC-RX100 VIIA. - Performance has also been boosted significantly. Exporting photos with multiple edits is now faster, with improvements of up to 15% on Mac, making your workflow smoother and more efficient. Update today to explore AI Assistant and enjoy faster performance, enhanced camera support, and a smarter, more creative editing experience.

Luminar Neo 1.25.1: Luminar Ecosystem, Light Depth, Restoration, and more We’re proud to present a major update to Luminar Neo that brings your editing experience to the next level! Let’s explore what’s new. • Luminar Ecosystem: Start editing on Luminar Mobile on iOS, Android or ChromeOS, and continue on your desktop with Luminar Neo and its even more powerful creative tools. Your work stays synced, creating a truly connected cross-editing experience, and everything remains private — only you have access to your photos. • Light Depth: Found in the Creative category, the new Light Depth tool adds realistic depth and light separation to your images. It replaces Relight AI, though any previous edits will keep the original Relight AI applied. Enhance dimensionality and mood with just a few sliders. • Restoration: Located in the Catalog tab under the Enhancement tools, Restoration helps breathe new life into old photos by recovering details, removing damage and scratches, and even colorizing your images. • Spaces: Publish your photos directly to online Spaces to create a personal gallery with ease. Organize your best shots, showcase your work professionally, and share your images with friends, followers, or clients. • Expanded Camera Support: Edit photos taken with Hasselblad X2D II 100C, Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99, Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99, Sony ILCE-6400A and Sony DSC-RX1R III. • Performance Boosts. Update now and explore the latest features。

Good news! We fixed a bug that made you restore purchases manually. From now on, everything restores automatically - less hassle, more time for creativity.

Luminar Neo 1.24.7: New camera support, up to 30% faster exports, and more Luminar Neo just got even better with the 1.24.7 update. Let’s take a look at what’s new: Up to 30% faster exports. Enjoy noticeable speed boosts when using tools like Optics, Body AI, Structure AI, Face AI, Water Enhancer AI, Sky AI, Portrait Bokeh AI, Twilight Enhancer AI. Preliminary macOS Tahoe beta version support. Stay up to date with early compatibility for Apple's upcoming system. Info buttons with videos. Each tool now has a quick guide to help you master it faster. Camera compatibility expanded. This release adds support for popular models including Fujifilm X-E5, Nikon Coolpix P1100, OM System OM-5 Mark II, and the Panasonic Lumix series (DC-G97, DC-S1 II, and DC-S1 IIE). Smaller app size. Thanks to optimized Smart Search models, Luminar Neo now takes up less space. Star ratings on DNG export. Your image ratings now carry over when saving in DNG format. Skylum Account in the Mac AppStore. Easily access and manage all your Skylum apps in one place. Update today to take advantage of these improvements, plus under-the-hood fixes for a smoother editing experience.

Luminar Neo 1.24.6: Stability improvements and bug fixes This update delivers a smoother, more reliable experience thanks to a range of under-the-hood enhancements. Minor issues have been resolved to help keep your editing flow uninterrupted. Update now to enjoy a more seamless and refined creative process. Bugs: - Enjoy a more stable editing experience with general performance improvements. - The folder tree in Catalog now displays correctly after exiting fullscreen mode. - Photos added to a collapsed HDR Merge window are now shown as expected. - GPS data is now preserved when exporting photos as DNG files. - Use Noiseless RAW and the Chromatic Aberrations tool without unexpected artifacts. - The "Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations" feature now works noticeably faster for a smoother workflow.

Luminar Neo 1.24.5: Stability improvements for plugin, export, and more This small update ensures smoother performance. We’ve fixed a bug that caused a black canvas to appear in Photoshop after applying changes through the Luminar Neo plugin. You can also now import reference folders with all their subfolders correctly added to the Catalog, and export photos taken on Apple devices—such as iPhones—without any issues. Update now for a more stable editing experience in Luminar Neo!

Luminar Neo 1.24.4: New cameras support and performance boosts This quick technical update improves overall app performance and fixes several issues that could interrupt your workflow in Luminar Neo. Enjoy smoother navigation in the Presets tab and improved responsiveness across tools. We’ve also enhanced export speed for RAW files and optimized the performance of several effects like Denoise, Blur, and Supersharp AI. Moreover, Luminar Neo now supports new cameras! Including Canon EOS R50 V, Canon PowerShot V1, Fujifilm GFX100RF, Nikon Z5 II, Nikon Z50 II (HE*\HE support), OM System OM-3, Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7, Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II, Sigma BF. Update now to experience a faster, more reliable Luminar Neo!

Luminar Neo 1.24.3 Hotfix: Bug fixes & smoother portrait tools Enjoy this quick update that resolves several issues to ensure a better editing experience in Luminar Neo. You'll notice fewer crashes and a more stable workflow overall. If you're using macOS 12 or 13, the Body AI tool now applies effects as expected, and the Iris feature in the Eyes section of Face AI also works properly. Update now for a more reliable and seamless workflow!

Luminar Neo 1.24.2: Stability improvements and bug fixes This quick update addresses a few important issues to enhance your overall editing experience in Luminar Neo. - Discover a more stable performance when working with multiple tools and switching between photos. - The Crop Tool now works more smoothly. - We've also made a few technical tweaks behind the scenes to keep things running efficiently.Update now and enjoy editing your photos!

Luminar Neo 1.24.0: Auto Adjust, editing flow improvements and more We're excited to introduce version 1.24.0 - a fresh update packed with smart improvements and new features designed to make your editing experience smoother and more powerful. Here's what you can expect: * Auto Adjust (for subscribers and owners of the Upgrade Pass), a new feature in the Develop RAW / Develop tool. It analyzes your photo and automatically fine-tunes the sliders for a balanced, great-looking result in just one click. * New Export Menu. Exporting just got more intuitive with quick export for fast saving, ability to share via AirDrop and to see the number of selected images before exporting. * Catalog Enhancements. New option to clear the Catalog Cache, plus optimized cache size for Erase and Clone tools. * Improved depth map handling for the Fog effect in Atmosphere AI. Plus, plenty of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep everything running smoothly. Update now and enjoy a smarter, faster Luminar Neo!

Luminar Neo 1.23.1: Merging layers, post-crop vignette, Presets improvements and more Are you ready for a new version of Luminar Neo? Let's explore all the features and improvements in the 1.23.1 update. • Layer merging made easier. Simply select the layers you want to merge, and choose "Merge Layers" to combine them into one layer that will appear on top. • Improved Vignette Tool. Choose pre-crop or post-crop options to apply a vignette automatically before or after cropping on all new edits. • Camera star ratings. You can now view the star ratings you've assigned in your camera directly in Luminar Neo, making it easier to organize your images. • Camera support for Fujifilm X-M5, Nikon Z50 II, Panasonic DC-G100D, Panasonic DC-G95D, Panasonic DC-GX880, Panasonic DC-ZS80D, DC-TZ95D, DC-TZ96D, Sony A1 II. • Updated lens collection profiles for improved lens support. • Enhanced scrolling logic on the filmstrip for a smoother browsing experience. You'll also find a lot of improvements for Presets: • Better Preset collection management and sorting • Counters for Presets and Collections • New 'Recently Added' category • X-Membership collections now feature a distinct icon for easy identification • Rearrange Presets by drag and drop in the My Presets and Favorites categories • And more interface improvements. Update and enjoy this functionality, along with more bug fixes for a smoother performance!

Luminar Neo 1.22.0: Improved Presets workflow, new cameras support, and more Let’s explore the new 1.22.0 version of Luminar Neo, full of exciting improvements! Based on your suggestions, we’ve added new functionality to your Presets. Now you can try a recommended Preset collection and see the previews of all the Presets on your photos in the thumbnails and on hover. You’ll also be able to add Collections to Favorites and quickly find the Preset packs you love most. Under the hood, we’ve integrated the distortion correction technology to the HDR Merge pro-tool that will help you automatically achieve the most accurate results. Luminar Neo now supports new cameras! Including Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Leica Q3 43, Leica D-Lux 8, Sony ZV-E10 II. And High Efficiency compression (HE*/HE) support for Nikon Z6 III, Nikon Z f, Nikon Z8, and Nikon Z9. On top of that, we’ve fixed a number of bugs, so Luminar Neo works even more smoothly.

Luminar Neo 1.21.2: Improved stability and bug fixes We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience as we worked to improve your experience. The 1.21.2 version of Luminar Neo is more stable and works more smoothly. Plus, the Smart Search feature works faster and more conveniently, responding timely to your search once you've finished typing your prompt. On top of that, we've fixed a number of bugs, so Luminar Neo works more smoothly. Bugs: Enhanced overall stability and performance to ensure a smoother and faster editing experience. Both Sky AI and Mask AI now work faster. Apply Sky AI and Mask AI without encountering issues. Relight AI has been optimized for better performance, delivering faster results. Fixed the delay for the quick preview of your edits in the Color Transfer tool.

The new update is here! Luminar Neo 1.20.1 brings you support for new cameras: Fujifilm GFX 100S II, Fujifilm X100VI, Fujifilm X-T50, Nikon Z6 III (lossless compression only), and Panasonic Lumix DC-S9. Additionally, we've identified and resolved several bugs. Update now to experience all the enhancements in Luminar Neo!

Are you ready for the Luminar Neo 1.20.0 update? You'll find quite a few improvements and bug fixes. Take a look at what you can expect. For your convenience, Extensions will now move from the Extras tab into new locations among other features. In the Catalog tab you'll see the tools for merging photos and enhancing resolution: HDR Merge, Panorama Stitching, Focus Stacking, and Upscale AI. In Edit mode, you can find tools for improving image quality: Supersharp AI and Noiseless AI. Magic Light AI will appear in the Creative section, and Background Removal AI in Layers. All these tools will be available automatically, without the need to install them manually from the Extras tab. Note that Extensions are accessible only to those who own them, meaning Luminar Neo Pro and Ultimate subscribers, and Extensions Pack or separate Extensions owners. Luminar Neo now speaks Czech! It's the 17th language we added to Luminar Neo. You can choose your language by clicking "Luminar Neo" in the menu bar at the top, and then click on 'Language' in the dropdown menu. We've also added small interface improvements all throughout the app. Discover new icons for tools, the newly moved Extensions, X Membership, the Extras button, and Luminar Share. On top of that, we've caught and fixed some bugs. Install the new update now, and explore all the improvements for Luminar Neo!

We’re excited to present the hugely anticipated Luminar Neo 1.19.1 update, full of powerful features and convenient improvements — plus, a fresh new look. Enjoy two cutting-edge AI-powered tools. Water Enhancer AI helps you adjust and refine the color of any body of water. Let the AI identify water in the frame, or specify areas for selective adjustments. Twilight Enhancer AI enriches your landscapes with natural lighting and color effects of the blue and golden hours using a single slider.

 You’ll also see: - Batch Processing if you have access to the HDR Merge Extension. - A new switch in the Settings for turning on or off the Dynamic Background mode. - A new Landscape category in the Tools tab - A more flexible and faster masking workflow. Object SelectAI creates a precise mask of an object in an image in one click. While Luminosity isolates different tonal ranges and applies selective adjustments to highlights, midtones, and shadows. - Support for new cameras, including: Sony A9 III, Hasselblad CFV 100C, Leica SL3, OM System OM-1 Mark II, and Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome. - Improved results for GenErase and GenSwap. On top of that, you’ll see a fresh design that adds to the convenience of Luminar Neo. And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve caught and fixed a lot of bugs. Install the new update now, and experience the power of the updated Luminar Neo on your own photos. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Luminar Neo 1.18.3: Fixed bugs in Mask AI and Sky AI Enjoy this small but important update. We caught and fixed some bugs that appeared after the update of macOS Sonoma 14.4, which affected the neural masks in Mask AI and Sky AI. Now you can use these features as expected!

Luminar Neo 1.18.2: More stable performance and bug fixes Let’s find out what improvements await you in Luminar Neo version 1.18.2! The onboarding process is now available for Luminar Neo lifetime license owners, so you can master photo-enhancing tools and perfect images in any genre in no time. You’ll also notice better metadata reading for DNG files, which means more accurate image opening. This includes correct colors and vignetting, especially on results created from drone photos with the Panorama Stitching Extension. Plus, we’ve increased the overall stability of the app, so it’s even more enjoyable to use, particularly when previewing Presets and syncing adjustments. On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs. Install now and try it on your photos.

Luminar Neo 1.18.0: New onboarding and improved performance Luminar Neo gets better with each update, and this one is no exception. In the 1.18.0 version, you’ll find a more in-depth onboarding process that will teach you how to use a variety of Luminar Neo tools to enhance different types of photos to perfection. Also, you’ll notice significant improvements when previewing photos in the Catalog tab. On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs so you can enjoy a more stable app. Why not install this Luminar Neo update now?