Luminar Neo - Easy Photo Editor | Software for Mac & PC

Q: What is the difference between Luminar plans?

Desktop Only License. By purchasing the Desktop Only perpetual license, you will get a license that gives you the right to own Luminar on your computer forever with all previous upgrades included. With this plan, you get: Perpetual license for Luminar for Desktop on 2 devices (macOS&Windows); Continuous access to updates, bug fixes, improvements, and some new features. But big upgrades may require extra upgrade payments; Lifetime access to the Fall Upgrade 2026 (including Crop 2.0, Atmosphere 2.0, AI Assistant 2.0, Enhance AI 2.0, and more — coming Fall 2026); 1-year access to the AI tools — Restoration, GenErase, GenSwap, GenExpand, AI Assistant; Full access to existing features: instant access to all tools released up to the date of purchase. All Platforms License includes everything in the Desktop Only plan, plus: Perpetual access to Luminar Mobile on 3 devices; Perpetual access to Luminar Web on 3 devices (coming Fall 2026); Luminar Ecosystem with cross-device editing (mobile to desktop & mobile to web); Access to Spaces (web galleries). Max License is our most comprehensive perpetual plan for complete creative freedom. Includes everything in the All Platforms License, plus Luminar Prime: Full access to all new features added every year — all tools that are released during the active subscription period will remain yours forever; 1 year of access to our ever-growing Library of Assets, which includes 2900+ presets, 490+ LUTs, 490+ overlays, 70+ skies, and 24+ creative courses. Note: AI tools and Library of Assets operate on an auto-renewal model with a Luminar Prime after 365 days.

Q: Can I start editing on one device and finish on another?

Yes. Cross-device editing is included with both the All Platforms and Max licenses. You can begin editing on your mobile phone and pick up right where you left off on your desktop or tablet. Currently, it works one-way (Mobile → Desktop). With the upcoming release of Luminar for Web, expanded syncing will allow you to: Edit seamlessly between Mobile and Web (Mobile ↔ Web); Transfer your work from Web to Desktop (Web → Desktop).

Cross device editing and new tools
with up to 50% off

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Top features

Enhance in seconds

Refine every pixel

Smooth skin naturally

Revive old photos

Fix composition

Sharpen every detail

Denoise with precision

Remove distractions

Add dimensional lighting

Instantly replace skies

Edit across devices

Share edits in web galleries

Essentials

Enhance in seconds

Reveal hidden details

Boost contast

Fix composition

Refine every pixel

Improve colors

Sculpt light and shadow

Landscape

Instantly replace skies

Recreate the golden hour

Add realistic fog

Remove haze

Brighten with rays of light

Deepen evening tones

Perfect water textures

Generative AI IMPROVED

Remove distractions

Expand your scene

Replace objects seamlessly

Image Quality

Revive old photos

Sharpen every detail

Denoise with precision

Upscale without loss

Creative

Add dimensional lighting

Add luminous depth

Color grade with ease

Illuminate with neon

Add cinematic texture

Layer creative effects

Portrait

Create a dreamy bokeh effect NEW

Smooth skin naturally IMPROVED

Enhance facial features IMPROVED

Sculpt body proportions

Blur backgrounds beautifully

Add studio lighting

Replace backgrounds easily

Brighten with style

Photo merge

Merge multiple brackets

Stitch wide panoramas

Stack focused shots

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5 reasons why Luminar
is the best photo editor for you

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Lifetime access to the app

Choose the plan you want, enjoy Luminar forever. Plus, get generative features and Library of Assets for 1 year.

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AI-Powered

Advanced AI features automatically enhance your photos and save you time.

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Easy to use

An intuitive interface and smart tools make editing simple for everyone.

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Edit on multiple devices

Start editing on your phone, continue on desktop – your work stays synced. Soon available on web, too.

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Use as a plugin

Integrate seamlessly with Lightroom classic and Photoshop for smooth, flexible editing.

Edit on multiple devices

Start editing on your phone, continue on desktop – your work stays synced. Soon available on web, too.

Lifetime access to the app

Choose the plan you want, enjoy Luminar forever. Plus, get generative features and Library of Assets for 1 year.

AI-Powered

Advanced AI features automatically enhance your photos and save you time.

Easy to use

An intuitive interface and smart tools make editing simple for everyone.

Use as a plugin

Integrate seamlessly with Lightroom classic and Photoshop for smooth, flexible editing.

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how it works

Edit your photos on all your devices

Your creative process stays connected across phone, tablet, desktop, and web.

1. Edit on your phone

Capture the moment and make quick adjustments right on the spot.

2. Polish on your tablet

Fine-tune your edits with precision on a bigger, more comfortable screen.

3. Finish on your desktop

Unlock full editing power and creative tools for professional-grade results.

4. Enjoy and share the result

Publish your final photo alongside others on a public space that’s viewable from anywhere.

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30 days money back guarantee

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Luminar on Desktop , tablet and mobile . Soon on Web.

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Just 4 steps to spectacular results

Transform any photo from ordinary to breathtaking in just a few clicks. With intelligent AI tools guiding every step, you’ll enhance, refine, and perfect your image effortlessly.

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Just 4 steps to spectacular results

Transform any photo from ordinary to breathtaking in just a few clicks. With intelligent AI tools guiding every step, you’ll enhance, refine, and perfect your image effortlessly.

Original
GenErase
SkyAI
Color
Sunrays

Retouch portrait like a pro in four steps

Bring out the best in every face. Enhance skin, refine light, and add depth with intuitive tools that do the hard work for you.

Original
SkinAI
FaceAI
Mood
Develop

Retouch portrait like a pro in four steps

Bring out the best in every face. Enhance skin, refine light, and add depth with intuitive tools that do the hard work for you.

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AI image enhancement

Artificial intelligence (AI) technology detects which areas of your photo should be enhanced. Just move one slider and watch as adjustments are accurately applied.

Clone tool

Replace unwanted or damaged pixels with pixels of your choosing from anywhere in your photo. Easily cover up damage or blemishes.

Raw editing

Luminar Neo supports over 1000 cameras. It works with JPEG, PNG, and TIFF files, many raw files (including CR2, CR3, NEF, ORF, and RAF), and even more file formats.

Dodge & burn

Take full control over the lighting in your photos. Regulate the amount of light in a particular area to draw attention to it.

Layers support

Use layers to combine multiple elements in one project. Layers can contain photos, textures, and adjustments.

Color enhancement

Use this tool for precise control over colors. Adjust brilliance, warmth, contrast, and balance in a matter of seconds.

Non-destructive editing

Your original image is always safe. Review and make changes to your edits whenever you like.

Crop and resize

Automatically adjust composition, crop, and perspective. Change the aspect ratio and effortlessly resize an image.

Lens correction

Remove any image flaw caused by optical distortions. Defringe, remove a vignette, or remove chromatic aberrations in one move.

Apply Panorama Stitching

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Create anywhere – powerful photo editing on every device

Luminar on Desktop

Works as a standalone for:

macOS

Windows

Works as a plug-in for:

Adobe Photoshop®

Adobe Lightroom®

Apple Photos®

Luminar on Mobile

Works as a standalone for:

Android

iOS

ChromeOS

Product delivery stages

Early Access version

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Core Luminar features

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Remove Dust Spots

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Relight ^AI

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Remove Powerlines

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Luminar Share

Main release in February

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Presets

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Layers

First free update

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MaskAI

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Portrait Background RemovalAI

The product will be delivered to you in three stages. The Early Access version is available right now. The full version will be delivered to you in February via software updates. Later on, additional features will be added via the first free major upgrade.

What is Early Access and what can I expect from it?

Luminar Neo Early Access is a preliminary product release for our most devoted customers who want to shape the product together with us. The Early Access version delivers most of the core Luminar functionality together with three new AI-driven features. We would highly appreciate your feedback on the performance of those three features. You can leave your feedback right in the app.

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Create stunning photos with ease on any device with Luminar

30 days money back guarantee
24/7 chat support
4.6 Trustpilot

Desktop Only

Editing limited to your desktop device.

_$ 129 .00

One-time payment, use apps forever

Buy now

products:

Luminar on Desktop
Luminar on Mobile
Cross-device editing
Luminar on Web
Luminar Prime

included:

AI Tools*

Restoration
GenErase
GenSwap
GenExpand
AI Assistant

Spaces – your curated web-galleries

Continuous updates

Access to Fall Upgrade 2026 features

Access to vast Library of Assets

2150+ presets
500+ LUTs
400+ overlays
550+ skies
50+ courses

Luminar: yours forever. AI Tools renewable after 365 days with Luminar Prime

*365 days unlimited usage. Subject to fair use policy.

Best Value – Complete Package

Max

Edit, learn and create without limits.

_$ 199 .00

_$ 399 .00

up to 50% off

One-time payment, use apps forever

Buy now

products:

Luminar on Desktop
Luminar on Mobile
Cross-device editing Start on mobile, continue on desktop. Sync your work with ease.
Luminar on Web Coming Fall 2026
Luminar Prime 1 year included in Max Renews every year, cancel anytime

Luminar Prime:

AI Tools*

Restoration
GenErase
GenSwap
GenExpand
AI Assistant

Spaces – your curated web-galleries

Continuous updates

New Features, Every Year

Access to vast Library of Assets

2150+ presets
500+ LUTs
400+ overlays
550+ skies
50+ courses

Luminar on Desktop, Mobile, Web: yours forever. Access to new and generative AI tools, plus Library of Assets: 365 days.

*365 days unlimited usage. Subject to fair use policy.

All Platforms

Edit wherever you are.

_$ 159 .00

_$ 259 .00

up to 40% off

One-time payment, use apps forever

Buy now

products:

Luminar on Desktop
Luminar on Mobile
Cross-device editing Start on mobile, continue on desktop. Sync your work with ease.
Luminar on Web Coming Fall 2026
Luminar Prime

included:

AI Tools*

Restoration
GenErase
GenSwap
GenExpand
AI Assistant

Spaces – your curated web-galleries

Continuous updates

Access to Fall Upgrade 2026 features

Access to vast Library of Assets

2150+ presets
500+ LUTs
400+ overlays
550+ skies
50+ courses

Luminar on Desktop, Mobile, Web: yours forever. AI Tools renewable after 365 days with Luminar Prime.

*365 days unlimited usage. Subject to fair use policy.

Order Summary

Perpetual
Desktop License

$ 129 .00

Desktop for Windows/MacOS and full access to all generative tools for one year.

Luminar Neo Video Course

Total due now:

$ 129 .00

Lock Savings. Upgrade 20% Off

Auto-upgrades

renewal in 1 year for $ 33 .00

$ 0 .00

$ 33 .00

Get every new paid feature automatically.

Enjoy full access to all generative tools.

Free for 1 year. Charges apply after.

Order Summary

Cross-device
Perpetual License

$ 159 .00

$ 385 .00

Desktop for Windows/MacOS and full access to all generative tools for one year.

Mobile App for iOS/Android/ChromeOS

Luminar Neo Video Course

Total due now:

$ 159 .00

Lock Savings. Upgrade 20% Off

Auto-upgrades

renewal in 1 year for $ 49 .00

$ 0 .00

$ 49 .00

Get every new paid feature automatically.

Enjoy full access to all generative tools.

Free for 1 year. Charges apply after.

Order Summary

Perpetual
Max License

$ 199 .00

$ 399 .00

Desktop for Windows/MacOS and full access to all generative tools for one year.

Mobile App for iOS/Android/ChromeOS

Luminar Neo Video Course

Total due now:

$ 199 .00

Lock Savings. Upgrade 20% Off

Auto-upgrades

renewal in 1 year for $ 59 .00

$ 0 .00

$ 59 .00

Get every new paid feature automatically.

Enjoy full access to all generative tools.

Free for 1 year. Charges apply after.

Prism Light Overlays

Overlays Pack by Team Skylum

Experimental Overlays

Overlays Pack by Team Skylum

Land of the Rising Sun

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Camping Trip

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Is It Earth

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Discover Latin America

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Discover Africa

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American Dream

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Middle Eastern Folk Tales

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Wonderful Scandinavia

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

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Prism Light Overlays

Overlays Pack by Team Skylum

Create atmospheric images with these 10 Overlays in JPEG format that contain shimmering lights and flares in various colors. Make sure to use them with Luminar Neo’s Layers and/or the Portrait Background Removal tool, and experiment with your photos in any genre. You can add an interesting light effect or make the subject stand out in new ways, all in just a few clicks. Time to try it out!

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Experimental Overlays

Overlays Pack by Team Skylum

Feel like adding a touch of something extra to your photos? Discover these 10 Experimental Overlays in JPEG format that you can easily use with Luminar Neo’s Layers feature to transform any photo into a shot that catches the eye. Choose from 10 mesmerizing effects of different colors and shapes, and create a unique mood in a few clicks. From pink hues to golden circles, you’ll certainly find an Overlay perfect for your next masterpiece.

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Land of the Rising Sun

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Enhance photos that you captured during a trip to Japan, or the ones that you want to have an atmospheric feeling reminiscent of the Japanese style. From landscapes, to iconic sights, to photos of food — this pack is incredibly versatile!

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Camping Trip

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Designed to give your camping and hiking photos their best look, these 10 Presets are here to give your outdoor photos a natural, vibrant look. Whether you’re capturing shots of majestic mountains or cozy campfires, bring out the best in your images in one click.

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Is It Earth

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Is it still Earth, or are we on an alien planet? This collection of 10 extraordinary Presets is designed to give your landscape photos an ethereal, otherworldly feel. Transform ordinary landscapes into surrealistic scenes with vivid colors that will immediately draw the viewer’s eye.

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Discover Latin America

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Experience the cinematic feel each of these 10 Presets adds to your photos as you journey through the countries of Latin America. Embrace the beauty and add some flair to your shots with this travel-friendly collection designed for landscapes.

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Discover Africa

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Dedicated to the wonderful continent of Africa, this pack combines a variety of Presets, both for portrait and landscape shots. Enhance landmarks, safari shots, architecture photos, and portraits of people that you meet on your travels around Africa.

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American Dream

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Create fantastic photos during your travels across the USA. Enhance images of landmarks, national parks, and general cityscapes of famous cities. Achieve various stunning effects with a few clicks of these 10 wonderful Presets.

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Middle Eastern Folk Tales

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

This alluring collection of 10 Presets is designed to bring out the mysterious beauty of Middle Eastern scenery, architecture, street style, and nature. Warm-toned, deep yellow, or blue and golden — you will certainly find a Preset perfect for your photo.

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Wonderful Scandinavia

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Discover this wonderful collection of 10 versatile Presets that are perfect for your travel photos from Nordic countries. Capture idyllic landscapes, natural wonders, and cozy architectural shots that breathe with the Scandinavian mood. Time to pack your travel bag!

Luminar Neo Video Course

About Course

What you'll learn?

Watch the process

Get photos like these

Creator

Creative Photo Editing Techniques in Luminar Neo

by Albert Dros

10 tutorial videos

12 hand-picked Presets included

Creative editing tutorial included

Join Dutch landscape photographer Albert Dros in this course as he shares his extraordinary passion for planning and creating unique shots. In these ten videos, you'll gain insights into what makes or breaks a photo. Albert provides step-by-step guidance on editing techniques that will elevate your photography skills. Plus, as a special bonus, you’ll receive a free pack of 12 hand-picked presets by Albert Dros to help you create mesmerizing images. Unlock the secrets to breathtaking landscape photography and transform your shots into stunning masterpieces with Albert’s expert instruction.

Introduction & Course Outline

Albert Dros introduces himself and gives a quick overview of what you will learn in this photography and...

Introduction to Photography

What should you focus on when taking your photos to get the best results?

Basic Editing

Albert introduces the layout of Luminar Neo and the basic instruments you can use to achieve great results instantly.

Advanced Editing

Going in depth, Albert shows you the more advanced tools in Luminar Neo and how to use them to make your photos stand out.

Dramatic Editing

Get creative with your photos! Albert edits a photo with more creative tools to bring forward its dramatic aspects and breathe new life into it.

Focus Stacking

Luminar Neo has Extensions that let you get even more impressive results. In this video, you will learn how to do focus stacking with Luminar Neo’s Focus Stacking Extension.

Cityscapes

What makes or breaks a cityscape shot? Take a look at how to transform a photo from Dubai from ordinary to impressive.

Forests

Find out what Luminar Neo tools Albert uses to make his impressive signature forest photos. Look out for Atmosphere AI, Sunrays, and other tools!

Presets

Learn to use Presets to quickly get interesting color solutions in your photos. Albert guides you through using Presets to make even more beautiful forest shots.

Course Summary

Get a quick summary of everything you have learned in this course. Happy creating!

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Albert Dros

PHOTOGRAPHER, WRITER AND EDUCATOR

Albert Dros is a Dutch landscape photographer who has an extraordinary passion to plan and create unique shots. Volcanoes, solar eclipses and unique aspects of nature draw his attention. He doesn’t just go for the simple shot.

"Go big or go home" is his motto, always trying to add some unique element to his shots.

His work has been recognized on a worldwide scale and he has been published worldwide in the biggest media outlets.

Albert travels a lot as a photo educator but also for personal projects. But even in The Netherlands, he can’t stop photographing. His inspiration never stops.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Luminar for Desktop?

Luminar for Desktop is a powerful, next-generation photo editing software designed to inspire creativity and deliver professional results with ease.

It features an intuitive interface and a modern toolkit powered by cutting-edge AI technologies. With a flexible, performance-focused engine at its core, Luminar for Desktop offers faster editing, seamless layer-based workflows, and precise control over every detail. Whether you're enhancing portraits, transforming landscapes, or exploring your artistic vision, Luminar for Desktop makes the editing experience both efficient and enjoyable.

How do I get Luminar for Desktop?

You can buy Luminar for Desktop on this page and download your photo editor from the My Account page. This software to edit photos is available for macOS and Windows as an application and plug-in.

What is the difference between Luminar plans?

Desktop Only License

By purchasing the Desktop Only perpetual license, you will get a license that gives you the right to own Luminar on your computer forever with all previous upgrades included.

With this plan, you get:

Perpetual license for Luminar for Desktop on 2 devices (macOS&Windows)
Continuous access to updates, bug fixes, improvements, and some new features. But big upgrades may require extra upgrade payments.
Lifetime access to the Fall Upgrade 2026 (including Crop 2.0, Atmosphere 2.0, AI Assistant 2.0, Enhance AI 2.0, and more — coming Fall 2026)
1-year access to the AI tools — Restoration, GenErase, GenSwap, GenExpand, AI Assistant
Full access to existing features: instant access to all tools released up to the date of purchase.

All Platforms License

Includes everything in the Desktop Only plan, plus:

Perpetual access to Luminar Mobile on 3 devices
Perpetual access to Luminar Web on 3 devices (coming Fall 2026)
Luminar Ecosystem with cross-device editing (mobile to desktop & mobile to web)
Access to Spaces (web galleries)

Max License

Our most comprehensive perpetual plan for complete creative freedom. Includes everything in the All Platforms License, plus Luminar Prime:

Full access to all new features added every year — all tools that are released during the active subscription period will remain yours forever
1 year of access to our ever-growing Library of Assets, which includes 2900+ presets, 490+ LUTs, 490+ overlays, 70+ skies, and 24+ creative courses

Note: AI tools and Library of Assets operate on an auto-renewal model with a Luminar Prime after 365 days.

Can I start editing on one device and finish on another?

Yes. Cross-device editing is included with both the All Platforms and Max licenses. You can begin editing on your mobile phone and pick up right where you left off on your desktop or tablet. Currently, it works one-way (Mobile → Desktop).

With the upcoming release of Luminar for Web, expanded syncing will allow you to:

Edit seamlessly between Mobile and Web (Mobile ↔ Web)
Transfer your work from Web to Desktop (Web → Desktop)

How many devices can I use Luminar for Desktop on?

You can use Luminar for Desktop lifetime or subscription plan on 2 devices.

Two seats allows you to install and activate Luminar for Desktop on two devices at once, regardless of their operating system. For example, you can use one seat to activate Luminar for Desktop on a Mac and the other one to activate Luminar for Desktop on a Windows computer, or you can use both seats for your Windows or macOS computers. Any combination works!

Moreover, you can always manage your activations in your Skylum Account. You are able to add even more seats in your Skylum Account if you have multiple computers or want to share your license with people who need access.

Are you changing computers or upgrading your device? You can reset a license from your old machine at no cost and activate that license on your new device. Just log in to your Skylum account or do it directions in app during the installation process on a new device. Learn more

Do you offer educational and military discounts?

Educational and military discounts are available starting from the official release date and are calculated from the regular sale price.

To secure the special price, click here. If you own a previous version of Luminar or Aurora HDR, we also provide a loyalty discount. Click here to redeem it.

What does a photo editor do?

A photo editor is a software responsible for enhancing and manipulating digital images to achieve a desired visual outcome. Their primary function is to improve the overall quality and appearance of photographs using image enhancement, restoration, composition, and other image manipulations.

How to use Luminar for Desktop?

Luminar for Desktop is a convenient photo editor that allows you to easily edit images. After installing it, you can import images, sort them in the Catalog, apply one-click Presets, edit your photo with tools and layers, and then save and export photos for sharing.

How to install Luminar for Desktop?

After purchasing Luminar for Desktop, you will be emailed all the instructions on how to quickly install Luminar and start using it.

What is the latest version of Luminar for Desktop?

You can check the latest version of Luminar for Desktop and what improvements it has here.

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App Requirements

macOS

Mac Model

MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 8 Gen or better

OS version

macOS 12.0 or higher.

RAM

Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Windows

Hardware

Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 8 Gen or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better

OS version

10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS)

RAM

Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Graphics

Open GL 3.3 or later compatible graphics card

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