Luminar Neo is a powerful RAW photo editor with cutting-edge AI tools and other incredible features. Achieve professional-quality results effortlessly with this next-gen picture editor.
Use GenAI tech to remove unwanted elements in your shots, expand the frame of your photos, and try out new ways to bring your vision to life. Plus, explore features such as the object remover and background eraser to declutter images. This image editor offers maximum performance.
Key Features:
GENERATIVE TOOLS:
• GenErase: Eliminate distractions and seamlessly fill gaps with AI-generated elements that match the surrounding area
• GenExpand: Extend the boundaries of your photos and fill the new space with realistic AI-generated visuals
• GenSwap: Replace specific elements in your photos with AI-generated visuals that seamlessly integrate with the rest of your image
LANDSCAPE TOOLS:
• Sky AI: Automatic sky replacement — make dull, cloudy days look brilliant
• Atmosphere AI: Realistically simulate weather effects like fog, mist, and haze using advanced 3D depth reconstruction
• Sunrays: Emulate the natural illumination and effects of sunlight
• Twilight Enhancer AI: Emulate the ambiance of the blue and golden hours around sunrise and sunset
• Water Enhancer AI: Adjust and refine the color, depth, and reflective quality of any body of water
PORTRAIT TOOLS:
• Skin AI: Automatically detect and remove skin imperfections while preserving texture and detail
• Face AI: Retouch facial features with precision
• Body AI: Adjust body proportions by removing or adding volume to a subject’s midsection to achieve the desired look
• Studio Light: Replicate studio lighting effects with a photo brightener, typically achieved with expensive studio equipment
• Bokeh AI. Create stunning background blur in every photo without expensive lenses.
OTHER TOOLS:
• Neon & Glow: Add captivating lighting effects and blend neon elements for added visual appeal
• Supercontrast: Precisely adjust tonal contrast in different ranges to enhance image depth and detail
• Enhance AI: With one slider, automatically adjust up to a dozen elements, including shadows, highlights, contrast, tone, saturation, and exposure
• Restoration: Bring old photos back to life by removing scratches, restoring faded details, and adding color — all in one click.
• Noiseless AI: Advanced noise reduction that keeps details intact
• Supersharp AI: Unblur photos and enhance details with this image sharpening tool
• Upscale: This photo resizer allows you to increase the resolution up to 6X
• Panorama Stitching: Create stunning panoramas from your photos and videos
• Focus Stacking: Achieve incredible detail with seamless blending of multiple depths of field
• Background Removal AI: Automatic background remover for any object
• Light depth: Add dimensional lighting and enhance depth with intelligent light and shadow adjustments powered by AI.
• HDR Merge: Batch HDR processing allows you to merge up to 1000 images using brackets
FLEXIBLE WORKFLOW:
• Apply multiple layers for unlimited creativity
• Apply any tool to any layer with photo Overlays
• Save all adjustments in Presets for quick reuse
• Effortlessly photo edit without losing original information
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY:
• Work with RAW images from over 1000 camera types, including CR2, CR3, NEF, ORF, and RAF formats
• Also works with JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and many more file formats
• Copy and paste adjustments across multiple images
To access all features, you need to purchase one of the plans below:
• Lifetime License
• Cross-device Lifetime License
Terms of use: https://skylum.com/terms-of-use
Privacy policy: https://skylum.com/legal
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Runs fast on my new iMac!
cbwim99
I just downloaded and installed this on my new iMac. I did run into an unzip error near the end that might be from the add-ons. I will run this by them later. Meanwhile the results are instantaneous - no waiting as one has to do on my older platforms (it wouldn’t run at all without crashing on my 2017 iMac). I like this program and the fact that its not Adobe and churning stuff up all the time via my non-fiber TMobile Internet connection and Wifi (this background activity slows things down for everyone using the Intranets here). I look forward to using this for editing photos taken with my Nikon Z50 with several lenses, my iPhone, older photos taken on other cameras and in film. Nice program!!!!
Developer Response
Hi there! Thank you for taking the time to describe your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you are enjoying Luminar Neo. If you ever need any help, please don't hesitate to reach out via this contact form: https://skylum.com/support/contact and our Support Team will assist you.
Best App for Editing!!!
Queenisabslla
I ditched LR Mobile for a subscription to the desktop version of Luminar Neo. It works great and I love the ease of use. I finally figured out how to download presets, and I couldn’t be happier. The only downside is the freezing of the app that I’ve experienced recently and when this happens, it doesn’t save all the editing that I was working on, so I have to re-edit the same photo numerous times, and this can be extremely frustrating.
Developer Response
We greatly appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking the time to write your opinion.
Not impressed
UnTonchik
I did try it as a possible alternative to Lightroom and the problems started even before I opened it. The first screen where you need to select the plan was impossible to proceed by default, because the continue button was hidden behind the main MacOS toolbar. Issues continued into the UI - it would just not fit on the screen and it was impossible to work comfortably. Feels unfinished. Things that I did like is that most hotkeys from Lightroom worked exactly the same. In general, the workflow was very familiar.
Developer Response
Hello there! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We appreciate your interest in Luminar Neo. I'm sorry that your first impression wasn't good. We are dedicated to enhancing our app to ensure you have the best possible experience. It would be highly beneficial if you could send us a screen recording of the mentioned UI issues using the following link: https://skylum.com/support/contact and we'll get back to you soon.
In-app Purchases? No.
Rene in Austin
This app is labeled as “In-App Purchases”, but that is misleading. When you first open the app you are only shown two options -- make a one-time payment of $140 for the desktop version or $150 for the option across devices. I just read a dev response to another reviewer who had the same complaint. The company line was to "go to the paywall and choose the one-year subscription with a seven day free trial." That information is shown NOWHERE in the app's interface. All you can do is click one of the "BUY NOW" buttons, which will immediately charge your card. There is nothing shown about subscriptions or free trials. This is very shady. Skylum/Luminar, why can't you just be upfront and honest?
Developer Response
I'm very sorry you weren't able to try Luminar Neo for free with the 7-day trial. Currently, the trial option on the App Store is not available. However, I understand how important it is to you to try our software before considering a purchase. We'll take your feedback into consideration and see what can be done in the future to give you the option to try Luminar Neo.
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
Version 1.27.0
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