Rediscover HDR with Luminar Neo

Name: Luminar Neo
Brand: Luminar Neo
Rating: 4.7 (5215 reviews)

Luminar Neo
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  Features
  
  Color Transfer
  
  EnhanceAI
  
  RelightAI
  
  Erase
  
  AI Masking
  
  Layers
  
  Portrait Background
  
  SkyAI
  
  StructureAI
  
  SkinAI
  
  Supercontrast
  
  CompositionAI
  
  Studio Light
  
  Neon&Glow
  
  GenErase
  
  GenSwap
  
  GenExpand
  
  Water EnhancerAI
  
  Twilight EnhancerAI
  
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  Landscape Photography
  
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  Family Photography
  
  Wedding Photography
  
  Newborn Photography
  
  Photoediting for beginners
  
  AI Photo Editor
  
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  E-commerce Photography
  
  Food Photography
  
  Drone Photography
  Pro Tools
  
  SupersharpAI
  
  Focus Stacking
  
  Background RemovalAI
  
  UpscaleAI
  
  NoiselessAI
  
  HDR Merge
  
  Magic LightAI
  
  Panorama Stitching
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New tools. New look. New possibilities.

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Superior bracket merging

With HDR Merge tool, you have the option to merge up to 10 bracketed images seamlessly.

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No problem!

Unlock unprecedented detail and expanded dynamic range from a single photo with HDR software.

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Enhance your photo with Landscape tools

Elevate the quality of your photograph combining an array of Landscape tools and HDR editing software.

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Dehaze

Dehaze

Reduce atmospheric haze for maximum clarity.
Golden Hour

Golden Hour

Get the look of this magical time of day in your photos.
Foliage Enhancer

Foliage Enhancer

Make leaves and grass juicy and vivid.

Go beyond with exclusive tools

Supercontrast

Adjust highlights, midtones, and shadow to bring your unique vision to life.

Supercontrast

Structure AI

Get eye-popping depth and details that are noise-free and halo-free.

Structure AI

See HDR Merge tool in action

What our customers say

Rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 3,678 review on Trustpilot

6 days ago

Great replacement for Lightroom

I've used Lightroom for years and love Luminar as a replacement - and their email follow up to questions is superb!

Richard Shusha

6 days ago

Easy to use and very powerful

I'm blown away at how useful this software is. It's made my photo editing so much easier.

Dino Mastropaolo

Apr 23

Great software

Great software. I made a mistake when registering and emailed skylum and they got back to me within a few hours and resolved the issue. Great product, responsive team. Thank you!

Johnny

Apr 21

Luminar NEO = Great software and support

Luminar NEO is a great piece of software, the results are amazing and I was fully blown away with the denoise option, never seen something like that before, truly XXI century tech! Great support and a very nice team. I hope they are very successful now and in the future!

M. Gallardo

Apr 19

Best photo editting software ever

I love this software, it is SO easy to use and intuitive; takes my pictures to a new level.
The customer service is really great as well, if you need any help at all with it (I've had a couple of download issues with updates, I'm sure it's my terrible internet connection, but they sent me a link within 24 hours of my asking and it worked great)

Chris Mercer

Apr 3

Luminar Neo is maturing fast

Luminar Neo is maturing into a first class photo editing software. In the first quarter of this year it has full fold many of its promises made at it debut, can’t wait to see what they will give us next.

Joe O.

Mar 18

I had entered a burn-out phase with…

I had entered a burn-out phase with photography. I love landscape photography but with aging and work I am limited on energy and time. However now being able to use any of my hundreds of sky shots I have taken over the last 30 years and instantly plug them into any of my landscape shots....well it is difficult to describe how nice and fulfilling it has been. I can't say enough about the program. Also the adjustments I can make with all the other features is revolutionary. Thank you.

Steve Browning

Mar 7

Skylum software is simply next level

Skylum software is simply next level. It allows me to deliver previously unimaginable results in minutes. Sometimes I just do not have the time to faff around with a sophisticated package like PS. In fairness, Skylums AI technology often wipes the floor with these packages in both time and results. Five Stars

Simon

Advanced yet easy-to-use photo editor for everyone

Work also as plugins for Photoshop, Lightroom and Apple Photos®

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AI image enhancement

Raw editing

Layers support

Non-destructive
editіng

Lens correction

Clone tool

Dodge & burn

Color enhancement

Crop and resize

Batch processing

GenSwap

Replace specific elements

Effortlessly swap elements in your photos with AI-generated visuals that seamlessly integrate with the rest of your image.

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Luminar Neo features: Supercontrast - Experience the power of perfect color contrast

GenErase

Eliminate distractions

Remove unwanted elements from your images and seamlessly fill in the gaps with elements that match the surroundings.

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GenExpand

Break the limits of the frame

Extend the boundaries of your photos, whether you're creating landscapes or portraits, by adding more space to them.

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Supercontrast

Experience the power
of perfect color contrast

Precisely adjusts tonal contrast with six distinct controls spanning highlights, mid-tones, and shadows.

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EnhanceAI

Achieve an instantly captivating photo with an all-in-one tool

Control up to a dozen adjustments including shadows,highlights, contrast, and tone with one AI-powered tool.

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Luminar Neo features: Enhance AI - Achieve an instantly captivating photo with an all-in-one tool

SkyAI

Increase the vibrancy of your photos by replacing a dull sky

Seamlessly replace the sky, taking into account its reflection in water for maximum realism.

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Luminar Neo features: Sky AI - Increase the vibrancy of your photos by replacing a dull sky

AtmosphereAI

Add a unique
mystical mood

Place fog, mist, or haze in your photo
with content-aware AI.

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Luminar Neo features: Atmosphere - Add a unique mystical mood

Sunrays

Let the sun shine
in your photo

Add beautiful rays of sunshine and control
their glow intensity.

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Luminar Neo features: Sunrays - Let the sun shine in your photo

Erase

Clean, mess-free
photos in one click

Remove unwanted objects or details for fast,
easy, and realistіc results.

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Luminar Neo features: Erase - Clean, mess-free photos in one click

Remove Powerlines

Get rid of annoying
power lines

Clean up your cityscapes with the power of AI.
No masking needed.

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Luminar Neo features: Remove powerlines - Get rid of annoying power lines

Portrait Background

Experiment with
fun portraits

Remove the background and transport
people to a different location.

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Luminar Neo features: Portrait Background - Experiment with fun portraits

RelightAI

Fix backlit photos
in an instant

Light up dark photos in post-processing and get total control over the lighting in your photo.

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Luminar Neo features: Relight AI - Fix backlit photos in an instant

FaceAI

Retouch facial
features naturally

Add face light, remove dark circles,
enhance lips, and do so much more.

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Luminar Neo features: Face AI - Smooth skin in a heartbeat

BodyAI

Shape the body

Add volume to or remove volume from the torso
or abdomen to enhance natural beauty.

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Luminar Neo features: Body AI - Shape the body

SkinAI

Smooth skin
in a heartbeat

Automatically retouch a person’s skin
and eliminate imperfections.

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Portrait BokehAI

Create a dreamy
bokeh effect

Simulate an out-of-focus background effect
without the need for a special lens.

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Luminar Neo features: Portrait Bokeh AI - Create a dreamy bokeh effect

Color Harmony

Get precise
color control

Fine-tune adjustments like brilliance, warmth,
and balance with advanced tech in simple sliders.

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Luminar Neo features: Color Harmony - Get precise color control

Structure AI

Sharp details,
natural look

Reveal a great deal of detail while keeping
people’s faces and skin natural.

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Luminar Neo features: Structure AI - Sharp details, natural look

Discover Luminar Neo features

GenSwap

GenErase

GenExpand

Supercontrast

EnhanceAI

SkyAI

AtmosphereAI

Sunrays

Erase

Remove Powerlines

Portrait Background

RelightAI

FaceAI

BodyAI

SkinAI

Portrait BokehAI

Color Harmony

Structure AI

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12 months Subscription

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Billed yearly

30 days money back guarantee

Luminar Neo Photo Editor

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100 Creative Add-ons

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$199

Luminar Neo Video Course

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$79

Access to Generative tools during the subscription period

All upgrades included during the subscription period

The Luminar Neo Handbook

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Lifetime Perpetual License

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One-time payment

30 days money back guarantee

Luminar Neo Photo Editor

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100 Creative Add-ons

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$199

Luminar Neo Video Course

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Access to Generative tools till January, 1st 2026

All features in the Fall Upgrade 2024 + Spring 2025 Update

The Luminar Neo Handbook

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Reliable Support, Trusted by Our Users

24/7 chat support

Technical support

9/10 support rate

4.8 Trustpilot

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

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Is It Earth

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Discover Latin America

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Discover Africa

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

American Dream

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Middle Eastern Folk Tales

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

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.

Get more editing power with new
Extensions for Luminar Neo

Panorama Stitching

Stitch mutiple photos or videos together and сreate stunning panoramas.

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Magic LightAI

Manipulate light sources with AI

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SupersharpAI

Stabilize your сomposition with Supersharp AI

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Focus Stacking

Keep everything
in focus

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UpscaleAI

Pixel-perfect
upscaling

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Background RemovalAI

Select. Click.
Remove.

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NoiselessAI

Make it noiseless.
Keep the details.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HDR Merge tool?

HDR Merge is custom-built technology in Luminar Neo for merging up to 10 exposure-bracketed images into a single HDR photo and hdr processing. It is available as an extension and will appear as a separate module inside Luminar Neo.

HDR Merge is a great HDR photography software alternative that delivers a spectacular level of color enhancement, making the final result look as close as possible to what the human eye can see. If merging multiple images, you’ll also benefit from auto-alignment and ghost reduction features.

What are the advantages of HDR Merge over Aurora HDR?

Incorporating HDR Merge into Luminar Neo makes it a one-stop solution for stunning landscape and architecture photos.

Before you had to merge exposure brackets in bracketing software Aurora HDR first, then switch to Luminar for post-processing. Now you can create HDR photos directly in Luminar Neo and combine the power of the dynamic range improvements of HDR editing software with Luminar’s most advanced AI-powered tools for rich-in-detail-and-color photos.

The HDR Merge extension streamlines the editing process and saves your time while providing vivid results.

Who’s entitled to a free HDR Merge tool?

HDR Merge tool can be accessed as a part of the Luminar Neo subscription plan. You’ll not only get already released tools, but all the new ones will be delivered right to you.

Will batch processing be available in HDR Merge?

HDR Merge is an extension built into Luminar Neo, and not a separate HDR photo editor, so it uses Luminar Neo’s catalog and export window. Therefore, it cannot batch-process photos on its own. However, you can easily sync adjustments applied to the already created HDR photos:

Apply the necessary edits to one of the images.
Right-click it and select Adjustments>Copy Adjustments.
While holding CTRL (on Windows)/CMD (on macOS) key on your keyboard, multi-select the images which you would like to edit in the same way
Right-click one of the selected images and choose Adjustments > Sync/Paste Adjustments.
Finish by using the Export command to batch export multiple photos

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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 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 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

Powerful HDR Merge tool

Superior bracket merging

Tone mapping in progress

Tone mapping in progress

Tone mapping in progress

No brackets? No problem!

Enhance your photo with Landscape tools

Dehaze

Golden Hour

Foliage Enhancer

Go beyond with exclusive tools

Supercontrast

Structure AI

What our customers say

Advanced yet easy-to-use photo editor for everyone

Replace specific elements

Eliminate distractions

Break the limits of the frame

Experience the power of perfect color contrast

Achieve an instantly captivating photo with an all-in-one tool

Increase the vibrancy of your photos by replacing a dull sky

Add a unique mystical mood

Let the sun shine in your photo

Clean, mess-free photos in one click

Get rid of annoying power lines

Experiment with fun portraits

Fix backlit photos in an instant

Retouch facial features naturally

Shape the body

Smooth skin in a heartbeat

Create a dreamy bokeh effect

Get precise color control

Sharp details, natural look

Discover Luminar Neo features

Get up to 82% off on Luminar Neo plans

12 months Subscription

Luminar Neo Photo Editor

100 Creative Add-ons

Luminar Neo Video Course

Access to Generative tools during the subscription period

All upgrades included during the subscription period

The Luminar Neo Handbook

Lifetime Perpetual License

Luminar Neo Photo Editor

100 Creative Add-ons

Luminar Neo Video Course

Access to Generative tools till January, 1st 2026

All features in the Fall Upgrade 2024 + Spring 2025 Update

The Luminar Neo Handbook

Reliable Support, Trusted by Our Users

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

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Is It Earth

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Discover Latin America

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Discover Africa

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

American Dream

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Middle Eastern Folk Tales

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Wonderful Scandinavia

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

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

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

Is It Earth

Presets Pack by Team Skylum

No brackets?
No problem!

Experience the power
of perfect color contrast

Add a unique
mystical mood

Let the sun shine
in your photo

Clean, mess-free
photos in one click

Get rid of annoying
power lines

Experiment with
fun portraits

Fix backlit photos
in an instant

Retouch facial
features naturally

Smooth skin
in a heartbeat

Create a dreamy
bokeh effect

Get precise
color control

Sharp details,
natural look

Get more editing power with new
Extensions for Luminar Neo