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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Early impressions.
Bright fame 56
I appreciate that RAW files are what this software is really about. I have a lot's of of high quality scans of Kodachrome slide film in a JPEG format. Having just experimented with one slide. The image improvements that the software can deliver are impressive. Already happy with my purchase on day one.
Developer Response
Hi there! Thank you so much for describing your experience with us. I'm happy to hear that Luminar Neo helps you to improve your photos. I hope that you will continue to enjoy editing with our app!
When a "Free" trial isn't free.......
Frustrated_Photographer
....when it's by Skylum.On opening the application you are immediately confronted with demands for payment. There's no way of accessing the "free" trial without providing payment details. as other reviewers have said - this doesn't constitute a free trial in my book. Why can't I use the app for 7 days (as in a trial period - geddit?) then be prompted to buy it if I like it and want to continue to use it?Sorry, I'll never get to try this out now - and on the basis of this experience - any other software from Skylum. App uninstalled. Apple - please get the description of the app in the store revised.
Developer Response
Hello! We provide a free trial for everyone so that you can get to know the app better before purchasing it. I'm sorry to hear that you could not access the trial. If you can't start the trial, we are here to help you launch it. Please contact us via this form: https://skylum.com/support/contact
Luminar Neo
GazzaGMan
Im not an expert by any means, or a professional photographer , but i so much enjoy this program, there is so much choice and hey you can even cheat with sky’s
rubbish and completely misleading
me the editor
when some puts an app on the app store fore free, i expect at least that soe of it is free when you open it. this can frustratingly not be said for luminar neo.Them sayng that they are free is an utter lie. As soon as i opend the app they told me i had to buy it. I know may other apps which ask you to buy the proffessional version, but at least they all alowed you to have their simple editing functions.I felt utterly mislead.
Developer Response
I'm sorry to hear that you feel misled. When we say "free," we mean a free trial period with the option to purchase a subscription afterward. We provide a free 7-day trial period so that you can try out the app and decide if it's a good fit for you. If you can't find how to start a trial, we are here to help: https://skylum.com/support/contact
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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