Luminar for Windows Public Beta

Several weeks ago, we announced Skylum’s official commitment to the Windows operating system, stating that our flagship products would soon be cross-platform.

Today, we’re making good on that promise by releasing our first-ever public beta of Luminar for Windows! Get it here.

Our engineers have been slaving over this version for nearly a year and, though there are some features not yet implemented, the core software is ready for your enjoyment! 

Luminar is a powerful non-destructive photo editor designed to tackle anyone’s photography needs, from correcting challenging image problems to artful stylizing. It includes over 300 robust tools that make fixing, editing and perfecting a photo as easy as moving a slider.

The public beta of Luminar for Windows matches the most important features of Luminar for Mac, including the newest Accent AI Filter, powered by artificial intelligence technology.

This innovative feature  allows  anyone to create stunning images with a single slider, substituting for dozens of traditional controls like shadows, highlights, contrast, tone, saturation, exposure, details and many others.

Admittedly, several features from the Mac version of Luminar remain in development for the Windows platform, among them workspaces, plug-in integration, object removal, noise reduction, and more. As these are completed, the public beta will be updated regularly leading up to a full cross-platform release in the Fall of 2017.

Key features of the Luminar for Windows public beta:

• Adaptive user interface – Exactly matching the Mac version, the software adapts to the skill level and preferences of the photographer.

• One-click presets – Over 50 pre-defined styles for every photography style.

• Photo Editing Filters – Over 30 custom filters, each with built-in visual tips and a unique set of easy-to-use controls for correcting, enhancing and stylizing images.

• RAW file conversion – Support for the latest RAW file libraries.

• Non-destructive workflow – Edit without fear.

• Recommended System Requirements – Windows 10, Core i5 2.2 or better, 8GB RAM, 1GB GPU RAM, SSD with 20+GB free space.

How you can help

By test-driving Luminar for Windows, and communicating regularly with us, photographers and beta testers alike can help shape our software and make the final release a perfect fit for everyone.  A feedback loop is built into the software for convenient bug reporting and suggestions.

The Skylum Support and Social teams will also be monitoring online conversations and will respond as promptly as possible.

Supporting the Windows platform is a big deal for Skylum, one that we’ve looked forward to for many years.  Thanks for being on the journey with us! 

Take a look at the new public beta  of Luminar for Windows.