AI photo editing.
Awesome. Faster.

What’s New in update 3
  • Easier Sky Object selection thanks
    to improved UX of Augmented SkyAI
  • Better reflections and more control
    in the SkyAI tool
  • Faster app launching
  • Better performance on Apple silicon
    Macs with native M1 support
  • More convenient visual browsing in the Purchased Templates tab
  • More precise retouching with new Softness slider in the Dodge & Burn tool
  • Support for iPhone HEIC files on Windows
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Before After
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The first image editor fully powered by artificial intelligence.

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More Possibilities. Innovative technologies give a whole new world of possibilities to express your ideas.

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Less Routine. AI deals with the boring tasks so you can focus on your creative story.

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No Learning Barrier. Whether you’ve been a photographer for 20 years or 20 seconds, you’ll get awesome results right from the start.

Luminar  AI

What's new compared to Luminar 4?

We’re so confident you’ll love LuminarAI that we offer a Happiness Guarantee. You have 30 days after we ship the software to try it out and make sure it’s perfect for you.

The fastest way
to awesome photos

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Meet Templates
with AI assistance.

AI suggests the perfect Templates for each image.

So you don't need to spend hours choosing.

A perfect style in 12 seconds

  • Image is analyzed

  • Templates are suggested

  • Apply to series

  • Achieve unified style

Open any photo and go to the Templates tab. The AI engine analyzes your photo and suggests the perfect Templates for it. Choose among the suggested Templates. Apply a Template to a series of photos from your trip. In a click. Enjoy a unified style for all your travel photos.

Give images a shared
look and feel

Images of mixed quality or from different devices?

Don’t worry - Templates are adaptive.

After you apply a LuminarAI Template, all those images will look like they were taken during one photo session.

Traveled 100 miles but got bad weather?

  • Highlight the details

  • Change the Sky

  • Add Atmosphere

  • Perfect Landscape

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Exclusive tools. Endless possibilities.

BodyAI © Javier Pardina IrisAI © Javier Pardina FaceAI © Park Sun Mi SkinAI © Jeong Kyu Kim AccentAI © Justin Lim Portrait BokehAI © Javier Pardina AtmosphereAI © Dima Sytnik StructureAI © Cuma Cevik SkyAI © Cuma Cevik Color Harmony © Cuma Cevik Supercontrast © Cuma Cevik Mood © Marc De Rooij Augmented SkyAI © Cuma Cevik CompositionAI © Javier Pardina

Everyone looks their best. In a few clicks.

  • Fix face & skin

  • Focus on the irises

  • Accent & Crop

  • Perfect Portrait

Improve faces with a few sliders. Enhance lips & teeth. Remove dark circles. Add a natural spark to the eyes. Make them more expressive. Frame your shot just right. Get the perfect portrait in a few minutes.
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Now you have full freedom
to tell your story
how YOU see it

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Infinite Pix

This technology allows you to get amazing results even on low-quality images.

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PhotoXpanse

Thanks to PhotoXpanse technology you can add 3D effects to your image, creating a deeper, atmospheric, immersive story.

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Luminar Neural Network

Now you can get pro results instantly thanks to an AI engine trained on terabytes of professional images.

And there is so much more..

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Knowledge from stellar experts. Integrated into one app.

Top photography professionals trained the AI engine.
With LuminarAI, you bring a whole team of experts to your editing session.

Made by Skylum.
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.

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Fewer tutorials.
More results

© Javier Pardina

More time
for creativity

© Cuma Cevik

Find inspiration
& guidance

© Marco Grassi

Image editing
is no longer complex

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Get full control of
your creative vision

LuminarAI

Begin your experience

An application & plugin. For macOS & Windows.

Frequently Asked
Questions

Does LuminarAI handle RAW files?

Of course! LuminarAI RAW processing is based on our own powerful RAW engine. We regularly update our library and make our own improvements to provide perfect support for new cameras. You can check the full list of supported cameras here.

Will LuminarAI work on Macs powered by Apple Silicon processors?

Skylum is a member of the Apple Developer program. We’ve received the prototype hardware, and right now we’re working with it to ensure that LuminarAI will be compatible with these new processors. We have a long history of developing for the Mac platform and will ensure that all our technologies are perfectly adapted for the new hardware.

The native support on the M1 chips may take some time. However, using the software on new Macs will be possible much faster than the native support due to Rosetta 2 that aids the transition. This translation process will provide you with a fully operational software. LuminarAI is expected to launch in compatibility mode with the new Macs by the end of January.

Will I be able to migrate my Luminar 4 looks to LuminarAI?

We understand that you’d love to use your previously created looks in LuminarAI. Therefore, we’ll take care of the migration process — during the first LuminarAI launch, your Luminar 4 looks will be migrated and automatically converted to Templates. You will be able to access them in the Templates tab > My collection (a star icon on the right panel) > Legacy. The Templates in the Legacy section will be organized into one general list, including both purchased and custom Luminar 4 looks.

NOTE: LuminarAI is a brand new product (not an upgrade to Luminar 4) with an entirely new core engine, new workflow and features. Therefore, some of the looks that included deprecated tools (e.g. Photo Filter and Adjustable Gradient from Luminar 4, tools from Luminar 3 and older versions that were remodified in Luminar 4) will not be migrated.

How to activate LuminarAI?

With LuminarAI we made the activation process easier and faster for you. There’s no need to remember your license number in order to use LuminarAI. Now you may activate LuminarAI directly from your account.

By default, all our software launches in trial mode when you first open it. When you start LuminarAI, you’ll see a window that prompts you to log in to your Skylum Account.

NOTE: Your LuminarAI purchase is linked to the billing email address you provided. Use that email to log in to your Skylum Account or, if needed, create a new Skylum Account tied to that email address.

To activate LuminarAI:

  • If you already have a Skylum account, sign in with a linked Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.
  • If you don’t have a Skylum account, click Register and create a Skylum Account. You can sign up with a Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple account, or you can sign up using your email and a password.
  • If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.
  • Congratulations! You’ve activated LuminarAI.

Still don’t see LuminarAI in your account? Our support team will help you with that.

Where can I download LuminarAI?

Your download links will be waiting for you in your Skylum account

NOTE: Your LuminarAI purchase is linked to the billing email address you provided. Use that email to log in to your Skylum Account or, if needed, create a new Skylum Account tied to that email address.

  • Visit the login page here.
  • If you already have an account, sign in with Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, or your email and password.
  • If you don’t have an account, you can create it here. Make sure to choose the same email used for the LuminarAI purchase.
  • If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.
  • In your account, you will see a My Software tab with all of your Skylum software, including LuminarAI.
  • Find the tab with LuminarAI. Download LuminarAI by clicking the Download button.
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What is LuminarAI?

LuminarAI is an all-new application and plug-in and the first fully AI-powered image editing software in the world.


While Skylum is well-known for building software that taps into artificial intelligence for great results, LuminarAI is entirely different. 


We built LuminarAI with artificial intelligence at its core. Artificial intelligence saves you time and effort. Before, traditional editing software was outdated. It was time-consuming and hard to learn. It required effort and skills to get satisfying results. With LuminarAI, you can create great-looking photos much faster. It’s perfect for anyone, of any skill level. 


While other companies use artificial intelligence as a catchphrase, LuminarAI is packed full of truly smart technology. LuminarAI features many AI tools that allow you to get more done in less time. Innovations like SkyAI, FaceAI, BodyAI, IrisAI, AtmosphereAI and more give your images a memorable style and a competitive edge. Without sacrificing quality, speed or creative options.

How to download and activate LuminarAI?

Your download links will be waiting for you in your Skylum account.

NOTE: Your LuminarAI purchase is linked to the billing email address you provided. Use that email to log in to your Skylum Account or, if needed, create a new Skylum Account tied to that email address.

  1. Visit the login page here

  2. If you already have an account, sign in with Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, or your email and password.

  3. If you don’t have an account, you can create it here. Make sure to choose the same email used for the LuminarAI purchase. 

  4. If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.

  5. In your account, you will see a My Software tab with all of your Skylum software, including LuminarAI.

  6. Find the tab with LuminarAI. Download LuminarAI by clicking the Download button. 


With LuminarAI we made the activation process easier and faster for you. There’s no need to remember your license number in order to use LuminarAI. Now you may activate LuminarAI directly from your account.

By default, all our software launches in trial mode when you first open it. When you start LuminarAI, you’ll see a window that prompts you to log in to your Skylum Account. 

To activate LuminarAI:


  • If you already have a Skylum account, sign in with a linked Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.

  • If you don’t have a Skylum account, click Register and create a Skylum Account. You can sign up with a Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple account, or you can sign up using your email and a password. 

  • If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.

  • Congratulations! You’ve activated LuminarAI.

Still don’t see LuminarAI in your account? Our support team will help you with that.

What are the system requirements for LuminarAI?

LuminarAI should work on your computer as long as it meets the following minimum system requirements. 


For Mac:

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

      • CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better

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

          • macOS 10.13.6 or higher. IMPORTANT: macOS 10.12 is not supported.

            • Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

              • Display 1280x768 size or better

              Starting from Update 3, LuminarAI runs natively on the M1 chip.


              For Windows:

                • Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

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

                    • Open GL 3.3 or later compatible Graphics Cards

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

                        • Operating System Windows 10 (only 64-bit OS) or higher. IMPORTANT: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are not supported.

                          • Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

                            • Display 1280x768 size or better

                            Are third-party plug-ins supported? (including Aurora HDR and Luminar 4)

                            In our other applications, third-party plug-ins are supported and send back the processed image as a new layer. 


                            One of the changes in LuminarAI is the switch from layers to a Local Adjustments tool and smart segmentation of our AI-powered tools. This is why there will be no third-party plugin support in LuminarAI. If you need to merge bracketed photos, we suggest using Aurora HDR in its standalone mode.

                            Can I use LuminarAI as a plug-in?

                            LuminarAI is a universal solution that can function both as a standalone editor and a plug-in.

                            Using LuminarAI as a plug-in, you’ll be able to bring creative and timesaving workflow to your host application. LuminarAI allows you to revolutionize the way you enhance photos but conveniently fits into your current workflow. 


                            LuminarAI can be used as a plug-in or extension for: 


                              • Lightroom Classic (starting from version 6)

                                • Photoshop (from version CS5)

                                  • Photos for macOS


                                  Does LuminarAI handle RAW files?

                                  Of course! LuminarAI RAW processing is based on our own powerful RAW engine. We regularly update our library and make our own improvements to provide perfect support for new cameras. You can check the full list of supported cameras here.

                                  Can I use other skies/textures/objects in LuminarAI?

                                  Yes, you can use your own sky textures and objects in LuminarAI.


                                  SkyAI will work with your own photos if they are in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG and TIFF. Here are guidelines on preparing skies for best results. Augmented SkyAI will work with your own objects if they are in PNG format with the Alpha channel or JPG format with a fully black background.

                                  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 or better

                                  OS version

                                  macOS 10.13.6 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 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better

                                  OS version

                                  10 (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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                                  1. Run the LuminarAI Installer

                                  Find the installer in your downloads folder

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                                  2. Follow the instructions

                                  Enjoy a new photo editing experience

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