General Updates

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.

MacOS

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

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Stability improved when opening images or folders from NAS, preventing unexpected crashes
• Adding folders is now reliable and no longer causes application crashes
• Folder contents now display consistently when opened, improving navigation and access to your files
• Export to web spaces now correctly applies file extensions for accurate output
• Chromatic Aberration Reduction tools now run faster and more efficiently when processing .RAF files
• Eyes tool effects now properly respect image transformations for accurate results
• Eyes Whitening now targets only the eyes, avoiding unwanted effects on teeth for cleaner portrait edits

General Updates

This update improves the quality of results from our generative tools while also making Luminar Neo more stable and reliable overall. We’ve enhanced performance, fixed crashes, and refined key interactions to make your editing smoother and more consistent 

The AI Assistant panel is now fully draggable and resizable, so you can place it wherever it works best for you, and tools in Favorites can be reordered for greater control over your workspace. Export performance has also been enhanced for faster, smoother output. 

Plus, Luminar Neo 1.26.1 adds support for Sony a7 V, Sony FX2, and Panasonic Lumix DC-S5IIX, ensuring seamless compatibility from import to final edit. Update and enjoy!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Fixed an issue where the app window would suddenly shrink and could no longer be resized.
• Resolved a crash that occurred when dragging an image to the last group in HDR Merge or Panorama Stitching tools.
• Fixed catalog scrolling behavior on startup.
• Presets can now be saved to My Presets after switching between photos.
• AI Assistant no longer overlaps the list of Presets in the packs.
• Improved responsiveness of the Sky selection dropdown in the Apple Photos extension.
• Sped up chromatic aberration processing for .RAF files.
• Removed overcorrection artifacts after applying “Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations” to ARW RAW files.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Spaces are now displayed correctly on startup, with no duplication.
• Rejected images will no longer reappear in the Catalog.
• AI Assistant no longer gets stuck in an infinite loop when searching for Presets.
• Web view no longer shows an endless spinner when loading X Membership addons.
• Sped up chromatic aberration processing for .RAF files.
• Removed overcorrection artifacts after applying “Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations” to ARW RAW files.

General Updates

We’re excited to announce Luminar Neo 1.26.0, a major update designed to make your editing faster, smarter, and more inspiring. 

The standout feature of this release is AI Assistant, now available in both the Presets and Edit tabs. Use text prompts to get AI Assistant’s editing suggestions. Action prompts, like “Enhance this photo,” provide tailored recommendations with three adjustment sets and live previews, while How-to prompts, like “How do I remove this object?,” offer step-by-step guidance and buttons to quickly find the right tools in Luminar Neo. It’s like having a personal editing advisor at your fingertips, helping you explore creative possibilities and discover the best tools and workflow for every image.

In addition, Luminar Neo 1.26.0 brings expanded camera support, including: Canon EOS R6 Mark III, Canon EOS C50, Fujifilm X-T30 III, Leica M EV1, Leica Q3 Monochrom, Sony DSC-RX100 VIIA.

Performance has also been boosted significantly. Exporting photos with multiple edits is now faster, with improvements of up to 20% on Windows and 15% on Mac, making your workflow smoother and more efficient.

Update today to explore AI Assistant and enjoy faster performance, enhanced camera support, and a smarter, more creative editing experience.

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• The position of photos in Spaces is now correctly preserved, ensuring your layouts stay exactly as intended.
• Exporting photos to Spaces now works smoothly and starts immediately after pressing Return.
• Folder lists now update correctly after deleting photos with edits.
• Fixed crashes when opening damaged images as references in Color Transfer.
• Resolved memory leaks during DNG batch exports, improving performance and preventing slowdowns.
• Light Depth now correctly calculates depth maps even when using the Erase or Clone tools, ensuring consistent and accurate edits.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Photos deleted in the Luminar Mobile app now update properly in Luminar Neo, keeping your catalog in sync.
• Exporting photos to Spaces now applies the correct color space automatically, ensuring consistent results.
• Imported mobile photos now display applied skies correctly in the editor, so your edits look as expected.
• Exporting photos to Spaces now starts reliably after pressing Enter, making sharing quicker.
• Light Depth map previews are now correctly aligned, so you can see accurate results while editing.
• The gallery and counter for new Space Imports now update properly after importing photos, keeping your workflow smooth.
• Light Depth now correctly calculates depth maps even when using the Erase or Clone tools, ensuring consistent and accurate edits.

General Updates

This update makes Luminar Neo more stable and reliable. We’ve fixed a few crashes and polished key interactions so your editing feels consistent and uninterrupted. Overall, you can expect a cleaner, more seamless experience. Update and enjoy!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Exports now run smoothly without unexpected freezes.
• Importing large photos from Luminar Mobile works as expected, and the popup closes normally.
• Buttons in the Space creation window respond correctly when you hover over them.
• Photos in Spaces now show the right status after publishing.
• Cropped photos display their correct size after being published to the Space.
• Overall stability has been improved thanks to multiple crash fixes.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Fixed an issue that caused the app to freeze when rating a photo with the By Rating filter applied.
• All interface elements remain clickable, even if you close the onboarding window on your first launch.
• General stability has been improved with multiple crash and error fixes.

General Updates

We’re proud to present a major update to Luminar Neo that brings your editing experience to the next level! Version 1.25.0 conveniently connects your devices, adds new creative tools, and improves speed and stability across the board. Let’s explore what’s new.

• Luminar Ecosystem. Start editing on Luminar Mobile on iOS, Android or ChromeOS, and continue on your desktop with Luminar Neo with access to even more powerful creative tools. Your work stays synced, creating a truly connected cross-editing experience, and everything remains private—only you have access to your photos.
• Light Depth. Found in the Creative category, the new Light Depth tool adds realistic depth and light separation to your images. It replaces Relight AI, though you’ll still find the old Relight AI applied in your previous edits. Enhance dimensionality and mood with just a few sliders.
• Restoration. Located in the Catalog tab under the Enhancement tools, Restoration helps breathe new life into old photos by recovering details, removing damage and scratches, and even colorizing your images.
• Spaces. Publish your photos directly to online Spaces to create a personal gallery with ease. Organize your best shots, showcase your work professionally, and share your images with friends, followers, or clients.

You’ll also find a lot of improvements:

• Expanded Camera Support. Edit photos taken with Hasselblad X2D II 100C, Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS99, Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99, Sony ILCE-6400A and Sony DSC-RX1R III.
• Performance Boosts. AI tools now respond up to 20% quicker on both Mac and Windows. Exporting photos outside of a session is now up to 50% faster, and switching between editing modes feels smoother than ever.

Update and explore the latest features with improved speed, stability, and performance.

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Fixed crashes when using Luminar Neo as an Apple Photos extension.
• Corrected distortion issues for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C016 lens.
• Improved overall stability to prevent unexpected crashes.
• Fixed a crash that happened when opening the Print submenu.
• Corrected color oversaturation when using Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations with Noiseless RAW.
• Fixed layout glitches in the Crop & Layer Properties tools on macOS 26 Tahoe.
• Stopped the Crop tool from accidentally expanding the Luminar Neo window on macOS 26 Tahoe.
• Fixed Smart Search so it now works correctly after being re-enabled.
• Corrected behavior of the catalog path selection window on macOS 26 Tahoe.
• Fixed the Composition AI feature in the Crop tool for ARM-based Macs.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Improved overall stability and fixed crashes for a smoother experience.
• Corrected distortion issues for the Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC DN C016 lens.
• Fixed freezing when switching images during “Resetting adjustments.”
• Corrected color oversaturation when using Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations with Noiseless RAW.
• Fixed scrolling issues when selecting images across different folders or nodes.
• Resolved errors that occurred when unzipping or copying files with long paths.
• Fixed display problems for photos with very long file paths.
• Corrected unwanted exports when canceling a DNG export.
• Fixed undo/reset so the Erase tool works correctly even if no other tools are used.

General Updates

Luminar Neo just got even better with the 1.24.7 update. Let’s take a look at what’s new:

• Up to 30% faster exports. Enjoy noticeable speed boosts when using tools like Optics, BodyAI, StructureAI, FaceAI, Water EnhancerAI, SkyAI, Portrait BokehAI, Twilight EnhancerAI. 
• Info buttons with videos. Each tool now has a quick guide to help you master it faster.
  
• Camera compatibility expanded. This release adds support for popular models including Fujifilm X-E5, Nikon Coolpix P1100, OM System OM-5 Mark II, and the Panasonic Lumix series (DC-G97, DC-S1 II, and DC-S1 IIE).
  
• Smaller app size. Thanks to optimized Smart Search models, Luminar Neo now takes up less space.
  
• Star ratings on DNG export. Your image ratings now carry over when saving in DNG format.

MacOS

• Preliminary macOS Tahoe beta version support. Stay up to date with early compatibility for Apple’s upcoming system.
• Skylum Account in the Mac AppStore. Easily access and manage all your Skylum apps in one place.  

Bug fixes:

• Enjoy smoother, more reliable editing thanks to general stability improvements.
• Full support for the new macOS beta (26.0.0 Tahoe) ensures Luminar Neo runs seamlessly on the latest system.
• No more issues with the Color Transfer selector becoming unresponsive after using SkyAI.
• The Undo function now correctly restores changes made with the Erase tool after a reset.
• The Skin Defects RemovalAI tool now works without unexpected hangs, giving you a faster retouching experience.
• Reduced chance of random black squares appearing when zooming images with portrait tools applied.

Windows

• General stability improvements make editing more consistent and reliable.
• You can now use decimals in Exposure and Custom Ratio fields even if your system uses a comma as the decimal symbol.
• The installation window no longer freezes at the end of the update, so setup is smoother.
• The Erase mask is now correctly visible after deleting an edit in the Edits tab.
• Reduced chance of random black squares appearing when zooming images with portrait tools applied.

Update today to take advantage of these improvements, plus under-the-hood fixes for a smoother editing experience.

MacOS

This update delivers a smoother, more reliable experience thanks to a range of under-the-hood enhancements. Minor issues have been resolved to help keep your editing flow uninterrupted. Update now to enjoy a more seamless and refined creative process.

Bugs fixes:

• Enjoy a more stable editing experience with general performance improvements.
• The folder tree in Catalog now displays correctly after exiting fullscreen mode.
• Photos added to a collapsed HDR Merge window are now shown as expected.
• GPS data is now preserved when exporting photos as DNG files.
• Use Noiseless RAW and the Chromatic Aberrations tool without unexpected artifacts.
• The "Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations" feature now works noticeably faster for a smoother workflow.

Windows

The Windows Installer is now smarter than ever. It automatically detects which build is best for your hardware, whether you're using a regular setup or a powerful Intel Core Ultra with NPU. No need to guess, just install and go!

Stability has been improved, along with several other enhancements for a faster and more reliable setup process. Plus, we’ve fixed several bugs to keep things running smoothly.

Update now to enjoy a seamless setup process and keep creating without interruption. 

Bug fixes:

• No more unwanted artifacts when using Enhance^AI, Supersharp^AI or Structure^AI on RAW and non-RAW images.
• The red mask from the Erase tool now disappears properly if the tool is closed without applying changes.
• Enjoy a more stable editing experience with general performance improvements.
• GPS data is now preserved when exporting photos as DNG files.
• Use Noiseless RAW and the Chromatic Aberrations tool without unexpected artifacts.
• The "Auto Fix Chromatic Aberrations" feature now works noticeably faster for a smoother workflow.

MacOS

This small update ensures smoother performance. 

We've fixed a bug that caused a black canvas to appear in Photoshop after applying changes through the Luminar Neo plugin. You can also now import reference folders with all their subfolders correctly added to the Catalog, and export photos taken on Apple devices-such as iPhones-without any issues.

Update now for a more stable editing experience in Luminar Neo!

MacOS

This quick technical update improves overall app performance and fixes several issues that could interrupt your workflow in Luminar Neo.

Enjoy smoother navigation in the Presets tab and improved responsiveness across tools. We’ve also enhanced export speed for RAW files and optimized the performance of several effects like Denoise, Blur, and Supersharp AI.

Moreover, Luminar Neo now supports new cameras! Including Canon EOS R50 V, Canon PowerShot V1, Fujifilm GFX100RF, Nikon Z5 II, Nikon Z50 II (HE*\HE support), OM System OM-3, Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7, Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II, Sigma BF.

Update now to experience a faster, more reliable Luminar Neo!

Windows

This quick technical update improves overall app performance speed up to 25% and fixes several issues that could interrupt your workflow in Luminar Neo.

Enjoy more accurate sorting of added photos, and improved responsiveness across tools. We’ve also enhanced export speed for RAW files and optimized the performance of several effects like Denoise, Blur, and Supersharp AI.

Moreover, Luminar Neo now supports new cameras! Including Canon EOS R50 V, Canon PowerShot V1, Fujifilm GFX100RF, Nikon Z5 II, Nikon Z50 II (HE*\HE support), OM System OM-3, Panasonic Lumix DC-GH7, Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R II, Sigma BF.

Update now to experience a faster, more reliable Luminar Neo!

General Updates

MacOS

Enjoy this quick update that resolves several issues to ensure a better editing experience in Luminar Neo.

• You’ll notice fewer crashes and a more stable workflow overall.
• If you're using macOS 12 or 13, the Body AI tool now applies effects as expected, and the Iris feature in the Eyes section of Face AI also works properly.

Update now for a more reliable and seamless workflow!

MacOS

This quick update addresses a few important issues to enhance your overall editing experience in Luminar Neo.

• Discover a more stable performance when working with multiple tools and switching between photos.
• The Crop Tool now works more smoothly.
• We've also made a few technical tweaks behind the scenes to keep things running efficiently.

Update now and enjoy editing your photos!

General Updates

We’re excited to introduce version 1.24.0 — a fresh update packed with smart improvements and new features designed to make your editing experience smoother and more powerful. Here’s what you can expect:

MacOS

• Auto Adjust (for subscribers and owners of the Upgrade Pass), a new feature in the Develop RAW / Develop tool. It analyzes your photo and automatically fine-tunes the sliders for a balanced, great-looking result in just one click.
• New Export Menu. Exporting just got more intuitive with quick export for fast saving, ability to share via AirDrop and to see the number of selected images before exporting.
• Aperty Plugin Support. Have Aperty installed? Now you can seamlessly open images in Aperty straight from Luminar Neo. Just right-click your image → Edit in Aperty, or use the Image menu.
• Catalog Enhancements. New option to clear the Catalog Cache, plus optimized cache size for Erase and Clone tools
• Improved depth map handling for the Fog effect in Atmosphere^AI.

Plus, plenty of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep everything running smoothly. Update now and enjoy a smarter, faster Luminar Neo!

Bug fixes:

• Smoother and more reliable performance with general stability improvements
• Filmstrip preview now updates correctly after reverting to original
• Add photos to the Catalog without duplication
• Work with clear, artifact-free TIFFs. Enjoy clean results even with transparency from third-party apps
• Smoother Luminar Neo plugin workflow when applying changes
• Edited photos now appear in the right sub-categories of the Recently Edited folder in the Catalog — clean and organized

Windows

• Auto Adjust  (for subscribers and owners of the Upgrade Pass), a new feature in the Develop RAW / Develop tool. It analyzes your photo and automatically fine-tunes the sliders for a balanced, great-looking result in just one click.
• New Export Menu. Exporting just got more intuitive with quick export for fast saving, and to see the number of selected images before exporting.
• Aperty Plugin Support. Have Aperty installed? Now you can seamlessly open images in Aperty straight from Luminar Neo. Just right-click your image → Edit in Aperty, or use the Image menu.
• Catalog Enhancements. New option to clear the Catalog Cache, plus optimized cache size for Erase and Clone tools
• Improved depth map handling for the Fog effect in Atmosphere^AI.

Plus, plenty of bug fixes and performance improvements to keep everything running smoothly. Update now and enjoy a smarter, faster Luminar Neo!

Bug fixes:

• Deleted images stay gone, rejected photos won’t reappear into your Catalog
• Fixed crash when using the horizontal mouse scroll wheel
• Smoother and more reliable performance with general stability improvements
• Install without issues, even if your target path is long
• Upscale^AI and Supersharp^AI now run smoothly on Windows devices with ARMX-based processors for faster, more efficient editing 
• Visual glitches on TIFFs with transparency are gone
  

General Updates

Are you ready for a new version of Luminar Neo? Let’s explore all the features and improvements in the 1.23.0 update.

• Layer merging made easier. Simply select the layers you want to merge, and choose "Merge Layers" to combine them into one layer that will appear on top.
• Improved Vignette Tool. Choose pre-crop or post-crop options to apply a vignette automatically before or after cropping on all new edits.
• Camera star ratings. You can now view the star ratings you’ve assigned in your camera directly in Luminar Neo, making it easier to organize your images.
• Camera support for Fujifilm X-M5, Nikon Z50 II, Panasonic DC-G100D, Panasonic DC-G95D, Panasonic DC-GX880, Panasonic DC-ZS80D, DC-TZ95D, DC-TZ96D, Sony A1 II.
• Updated lens collection profiles for improved lens support.
• Enhanced scrolling logic on the filmstrip for a smoother browsing experience.

You’ll also find a lot of improvements for Presets:

• Better Preset collection management and sorting
• Counters for Presets and Collections
• New “Recently Added” category
• X-Membership collections now feature a distinct icon for easy identification.
• Rearrange Presets by drag and drop in the My Presets and Favorites categories
• Ability to remove Preset collections (X-Membership, Purchased, and Recently Added)
• And more interface improvements.

Update and enjoy this functionality, along with more bug fixes for a smoother performance!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Faster loading in Favorites Presets, enjoy quicker access to your liked presets.
• Experience smoother, more reliable performance thanks to general stability improvements.
• Use Color Masking after Relight without issues.
• Smoothly close the Photoshop plugin.
• Zoom and move around your photos more smoothly.
• Get the correct aspect ratio after resetting Horizontal Alignment.
• No more freezes or crashes while Color Masking loads.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Experience smoother, more reliable performance thanks to general stability improvements.
• Zoom and move around your photos more smoothly.
• Improved Smart Search workflow.

General Updates

Introducing a new version of Luminar Neo. We’ve caught and fixed some bugs for an even more enjoyable and steadier editing experience. Install this update and try it out for yourself!

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Switch between images in filmstrip seamlessly.
• Smoother preview when changing the Amount of a Preset.
• More accurate Crop tool performance after applying a Preset.
• Apply Noiseless RAW and SupersharpAI in combination with other tools without the appearance of pink effects.
• Access the Referral program information without issues.
• Overall stability fixes.

General Updates

Let’s explore the new 1.22.0 version of Luminar Neo, full of exciting improvements!

Based on your suggestions, we’ve added new functionality to your Presets. Now you can try a recommended Preset collection and see the previews of all the Presets on your photos in the thumbnails and on hover. You’ll also be able to add Collections to Favorites and quickly find the Preset packs you love most. There’s also a New Marketplace Arrivals section where you can browse and purchase all the freshest items.

Under the hood, we’ve integrated the distortion correction technology to the HDR Merge pro-tool that will help you automatically achieve the most accurate results.

Luminar Neo now supports new cameras! Including Canon EOS R1, Canon EOS R5 Mark II, Leica Q3 43, Leica D-Lux 8, Sony ZV-E10 II. And High Efficiency compression (HE*/HE) support for Nikon Z6 III, Nikon Z f, Nikon Z8, and Nikon Z9.

Additionally, there’s a new Referral Program window in the Extras tab, where you can find out more about the benefits you’ll unlock when sharing Luminar Neo with your friends. 

On top of that, we’ve fixed a number of bugs, so Luminar Neo works even more smoothly.

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• General stability improvements.
• Edit photos taken on iOS 18 in the Apple Photos Extension without issues.
• Better memory management when applying Presets.
• Smoothly search and find photos by dates and names.
• Improved Smart Search navigation.
• Improved Presets preview loading in the Photoshop plugin.
• Better experience when undoing and redoing adjustments in the Erase tool.
• Use the Upscale tool with Face EnhancerAI without artifacts appearing.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• General stability improvements.
• Smoother experience when working with Layers on RAW files.
• Use the Upscale tool with Face EnhancerAI without artifacts appearing.
• Improved Color Transfer editing when applying it a second time.

General Updates

We appreciate your understanding and thank you for your patience as we worked to improve your experience. The 1.21.2 version of Luminar Neo is more stable and works more smoothly. Plus, the Smart Search feature works faster and more conveniently, responding timely to your search once you’ve finished typing your prompt.

On top of that, we’ve fixed a number of bugs, so Luminar Neo works more smoothly.

Bug fixes:

• Enhanced overall stability and performance to ensure a smoother and faster editing experience.
• Both SkyAI and MaskAI now work faster. Apply SkyAI and MaskAI without encountering issues.
• RelightAI has been optimized for better performance, delivering faster results.
• Fixed the delay for the quick preview of your edits in the Color Transfer tool.

General Updates

We’re excited to present the long-anticipated Luminar Neo Upgrade 1.21.0/1.21.1, full of incredible new features and improvements. Let’s discover them all together!

Exclusively for Luminar Neo Subscribers and the Upgrade Pass 2024/25 owners: 

• Color Transfer. Easily recreate the photos you've always admired by mimicking the color palettes of any reference image. Adjust the result until you’re satisfied. Activate ‘Match Similar Objects’ Colors’, which transfers colors between similar objects, such as sky to sky or transport to transport.

• Smart Search. Find images in your Catalog thanks to this machine-learning based feature that lets you search not only filenames, dates, and extensions, but also concepts like “Christmas tree” or “car in front of mountains” and locate photos in your Catalog containing these objects.

• Color Masking. Easily create masks based on specific colors in your photo for precise color edits. Adjust the color range with a special range slider.

All Luminar Neo owners:

You’ll discover lots of Catalog improvements that make for a more convenient experience. Conveniently see your photo’s name and a more detailed view of your photo’s information; star rate for better organization of your photos; enjoy a more structured and detailed view of the Catalog, use a clearly intuitive contoured grid when dragging images, as well as other small interface improvements.

Enjoy an improved filtering of the Catalog: by camera model, focal length, ISO, shutter speed, aperture, rating, and more parameters to always find the exact photo you need.

Create virtual copies — multiple versions of a single photo without duplicating the original file — for handy experiments with styles and crops that keep the original photo intact.

Sort folders and albums by different attributes, making it easier to find and access specific albums or folders.

Use the filmstrip in the Edit and Presets tab to switch quickly between images without exiting to Catalog mode. Concentrate on editing without interruptions, or quickly sync adjustments across multiple photos.

Notice the improved quality of Relight AI, which delivers more accurate and visually stunning lighting adjustments in your photos.

On top of that, Luminar Neo 1.21.0/1.21.1 offers a smoother and more responsive experience, thanks to the numerous bugs we’ve identified and resolved. Update now to enjoy all these features and enhancements!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Easily change the copy point of the Clone tool by Option click (bug was present only on MacOS 15 Sequoia)
• View the lens data of photos with CR3 file format
• Use Crop tool with accurate parameters
• Smoothly export DNG files with specific names
• Enjoy improved quality of the Sunrays tool

Windows

Bug fixes:

• View the lens data of photos with CR3 file format
• Launch Luminar Neo as a plug-in for Photoshop without encountering errors
• Smoothly open a photo from the “Open with” system option
• Enjoy improved quality of the Sunrays tool

General Updates

The new update is here! Luminar Neo 1.20.1 brings you support for new cameras: Fujifilm GFX 100S II, Fujifilm X100VI, Fujifilm X-T50, Nikon Z6 III (lossless compression only), and Panasonic Lumix DC-S9.

Additionally, we've identified and resolved several bugs. Update now to experience all the enhancements in Luminar Neo!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Smoothly preview DJI files in DNG format
• Improved Erase tool functionality
• Better EXIF and GPS data management during export for specific Nikon raw files
• Export images with correct resolution

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Better EXIF and GPS data management during export for specific Nikon raw files
• Export images with correct resolution

General Updates

Are you ready for the Luminar Neo 1.20 update? You’ll find quite a few improvements and bug fixes. Take a look at what you can expect.

For your convenience, Extensions will now move from the Extras tab into new locations among other features. In the Catalog tab you’ll see the tools for merging photos and enhancing resolution: HDR Merge, Panorama Stitching, Focus Stacking, and Upscale^AI. In Edit mode, you can find tools for improving image quality: Supersharp^AI and Noiseless^AI. Magic Light^AI will appear in the Creative section, and Background Removal^AI in Layers. All these tools will be available automatically, without the need to install them manually from the Extras tab. Note that Extensions are accessible only to those who own them, meaning Luminar Neo Pro and Ultimate subscribers, and Extensions Pack or separate Extensions owners. 

Luminar Neo now speaks Czech! It's the 17th language we added to Luminar Neo. You can choose your language by clicking "Luminar Neo" in the menu bar at the top, and then click on "Language" in the dropdown menu.

We've also added small interface improvements all throughout the app. Discover new icons for tools, the newly moved Extensions, X Membership, the Extras button, and Luminar Share.

On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs. Install the new update now, and explore all the improvements for Luminar Neo!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• When batch merging images in HDR Merge, always have the brackets with the relevant exposure value for Ghost Reduction selected.
• More convenient settings pop-up in the HDR Merge tool.
• Open unsupported RAW images without it leading to crashes. 
• More accurate export of upscaled images.
• See the file name in the "Reference image" drop-down of HDR Merge tool, even for long file names.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Smooth opening of the Object^AI mask.
• More accurate Ghost Reduction checkbox in the Batch HDR window.
• Interface improvements for the Portrait Background tool.

General Updates

We’re excited to present the hugely anticipated Luminar Neo 1.19.0 / 1.19.1 update, full of powerful features and convenient improvements — plus, a fresh new look.

Enjoy two cutting-edge AI-powered tools. Water Enhancer^AI helps you adjust and refine the color of any body of water. Let the AI identify water in the frame, or specify areas for selective adjustments. Enrich the blue tones of seas and pools, adding vibrancy. Or play with green tones, making rivers and lakes accentuate lush scenery. Adjust the appearance of the water by refining its brightness, contrast, and depth to meet your exact preferences.

Twilight Enhancer^AI enriches your landscapes with natural lighting and color effects of the blue and golden hours using a single slider. You can also quickly apply Presets curated for twilight effects, adjust the sky’s appearance for temperature, tint, exposure, and horizon blend. Or simulate the dawn's subtle, warm gradient of light by adjusting the scale, intensity, and hue. 

You’ll also see:

• Batch Processing if you have access to the HDR Merge Extension. Handle multiple image batches at once (up to 1000 images), saving valuable time. Create dynamic brackets with drag-and-drop organization, or delete brackets quickly, keeping your workspace organized.
• A new switch in the Settings for turning on or off the Dynamic Background mode. Choose between a solid background color or a blurred image.
• A new Landscape category in the Tools tab that has all your favorite tools for enhancing natural scenery at your fingertips.
• A more flexible and faster masking workflow. Object Select^AI creates a precise mask of an object in an image in one click. While Luminosity isolates different tonal ranges and applies selective adjustments to highlights, midtones, and shadows.
• Support for new cameras, including: Sony A9 III, Hasselblad CFV 100C, Leica SL3, OM System OM-1 Mark II, and Pentax K-3 Mark III Monochrome.
• Improved results for GenErase and GenSwap.

On top of that, you’ll see a fresh design that adds to the convenience of Luminar Neo. It includes a brand-new icon, a fresh animation in the Tools panel, an improved look for values on sliders, an updated knob slider, the label ‘NEW’ for finding new tools faster, accent colors in black and soft yellow, a new Export button on the top bar, and a completely new action panel with the name of the image and waiting statuses that inform you with the real-time status of your actions when you’re loading and processing photos in Luminar Neo.

And if that wasn’t enough, we’ve caught and fixed a lot of bugs. Install the new update now, and experience the power of the updated Luminar Neo on your own photos. We can’t wait to see what you create!

We’re excited to present the hugely anticipated Luminar Neo 1.19.0 / 1.19.1 update

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Experience improved with detection of elements on macOS Monterey
• Get artifact-free RAW images with applied monochrome DCP camera profile
• Better work with the DJI Mini series DNG format raw files 
• Open Apple Photos Extension smoothly
• Use with the Develop Raw tool as expected
• Undo edits without affecting masking rendering
• Create a new catalog on a network-attached storage without affecting the current catalog stored there
• Correctly apply the Develop Raw tool without it doubling when working with raw photos
• Better GenExpand rendering when scaling a photo
• Use the Refine Object button in the Neon & Glow tool as expected
• Launch Luminar Neo while downloading images from iCloud and use it smoothly
• Retain edits even when opening a next photo from the Finder or Explorer

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Smoothly edit in Luminar Neo, even with extensive memory usage
• Get artifact-free RAW images with applied monochrome DCP camera profile
• Better work with the DJI Mini series DNG format raw files
• Restore the Catalog from backup smoothly
• Write out any letters in the prompt area for GenSwap and GenExpand and see them rendered correctly
• Better performance when using the Reset button in the plugin mode of the Panorama Extension
• Scroll the tips using a touchpad or a mouse wheel in GenSwap
• Better performance of the sliders in the Sky AI and Studio Light tools
• Use Noiseless as expected when launching it from the Edits tab

MacOS

Enjoy this small but important update. We caught and fixed some bugs that appeared after the update of macOS Sonoma 14.4, which affected the neural masks in Mask AI and Sky AI. Now you can use these features as expected!

General Updates

Let’s find out what improvements await you in Luminar Neo version 1.18.2! The onboarding process is now available for Luminar Neo lifetime license owners, so you can master photo-enhancing tools and perfect images in any genre in no time. You’ll also notice better metadata reading for DNG files, which means more accurate image opening. This includes correct colors and vignetting, especially on results created from drone photos with the Panorama Stitching Extension. Plus, we’ve increased the overall stability of the app, so it’s even more enjoyable to use, particularly when previewing Presets and syncing adjustments. On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs. Install now and try it on your photos.

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Smoother function of onboarding tips when the corresponding tool is collapsed in the Edits tab
• Centered display of news screens in Luminar Neo
• Smoother creation of a Catalog via the backup window
• Accurate number of photos displayed in the Recently Edited folder in the Catalog
• Better Sky AI performance in Apple Photos
• More convenient workflow with GenErase in the Catalog
• More convenient Сatalog scrolling when switching between tabs
  

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Tips and tools accurately displayed while learning with the onboarding
• Better rendering of the onboarding screen in a minimized Luminar Neo window
• More precise Dodge and Burn onboarding
• Better work with Exif data when exporting images from Lightroom to the Luminar Neo plugin
• More accurate positioning of the Tabs onboarding window

MacOS

Luminar Neo gets better with each update, and this one is no exception. In the 1.18.0 version, you’ll find a more in-depth onboarding process that will teach you how to use a variety of Luminar Neo tools to enhance different types of photos to perfection. Also, you’ll notice significant improvements when previewing photos in the Catalog tab. On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs so you can enjoy a more stable app. Why not install this Luminar Neo update now?

Bug fixes:

• Better performance of the Background Removal AI tool 
• Smoother auto-updating procedure
• More accurate photo preview when working with generative tools 
• More stable Catalog work when photos are being downloaded from iCloud to Luminar Neo 
• Smoother performance when choosing aspect ratios in the Crop tool 

Windows

Luminar Neo gets better with each update, and this one is no exception. In the 1.18.0 version, you’ll find a more in-depth onboarding process that will teach you how to use a variety of Luminar Neo tools to enhance different types of photos to perfection. On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs so you can enjoy a more stable app. Why not install this Luminar Neo update now?

Bug fixes:

• More stable Background Removal AI tool application
• Better performance when using generative tools on cropped raw photos
• More accurate previews of images in the Catalog that were previously cropped 
• Smoother application of the Redo hotkey in GenSwap and GenExpand
• Better performance of the prompt tab in GenExpand
• Smoother tips scrolling in the GenErase tool

General Updates

Fantastic news! The third generative AI feature is available in the Luminar Neo 1.17.0 update. Let’s learn more about this powerful tool and the many other improvements you’ll discover in this version.

Exclusively for Luminar Neo Subscribers and the 2023–24 Creative Journey Pass owners: 

GenExpand allows you to extend the boundaries of your photos, adding a new dimension to your original compositions. Simply drag the edges of your photo, and GenExpand will fill the new space with realistic AI-generated visuals that match the surrounding scene. Now you can widen a panoramic landscape, break free from traditional aspect ratios, or add extra breathing room to your favorite photos with ease. 

MacOS

Experience smoother performance of the Neon tool when using it in freeform after outlining an object. And we moved the boost slider for Denoise and the foliage hue slider for Landscape to a higher lever from the Advanced section, so they’re at your fingertips whenever you want to use them. 

We’ve added tips to GenErase to help you learn how to get even better results with this tool, plus you can now scroll the tips in all generative AI tools for reading convenience.

Now there’s support for new cameras: Nikon Z f (Note: standard/lossless compression only), OM System TG-7, Leica M10 Monochrom, Leica M11 Monochrom and Leica Q2 Monochrom.

On top of that, we’ve reduced the size of the Luminar Neo build, so you can experience better overall performance and stability when working with the program.

As always, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs for an even more enjoyable editing experience. Install this update and try it out for yourself!

Bug fixes:

• Lower memory usage when editing a few images in a row
• More accurate Brush control display in generative AI tools
• Ability to use the app smoothly while photos are being uploaded to Luminar Neo from iCloud Drive
• More precise strength slider performance for the Dodge & Burn tool
• More accurate Brush control display when using masking filters

Windows

You’ll see small interface improvements for the “Save,” “Apply” and “Continue” buttons for plugins and Extensions, and for the Crop AI tool. 

As for the app speed, experience faster export times, especially when exporting 100 photos or more. And enjoy smoother performance of the Neon tool when using it in freeform after outlining an object.

Also, you can apply “Undo/Redo” for the Place Blur Center option in the “Tilt-Shift” mode in the Blur Tool. Plus, we moved the boost slider for Denoise and the foliage hue slider for Landscape to a higher lever from the Advanced section, so they’re at your fingertips whenever you want to use them. 

We’ve added tips to GenErase to help you learn how to get even better results with this tool,  now you can scroll the tips on all generative AI tools for your convenience.

There’s also support for new cameras: Nikon Z f (Note: standard/lossless compression only), OM System TG-7, Leica M10 Monochrom, Leica M11 Monochrom and Leica Q2 Monochrom.

On top of that, we’ve reduced the size of the Luminar Neo build, so you can  experience better overall performance and stability when working with the program.

As always, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs for an even more enjoyable editing experience. Install this update and try it out for yourself!

Bug fixes:

• More precise preview of an image that is being dragged
• More accurate tips display without shrinking canvas size in GenErase
• Better performance when collapsing tools
• More stable performance while editing and exporting
• Better translation and display of tips in GenSwap
• Smoother launch of Luminar Neo

General Updates

Experience another hugely exciting generative AI technology! The Luminar Neo 1.16.0 update gives you the opportunity to explore a groundbreaking, new tool  and other innovative improvements.

Exclusively for Luminar Neo Subscribers and the 2023-24 Creative Journey Pass owners:

GenSwap is now available in Luminar Neo! With its help, you can effortlessly replace specific elements in your photos — such as the sky, foreground or background — with AI-generated visuals that seamlessly integrate with the rest of your image. Simply input a prompt and watch the magic happen! Say goodbye to dull and unimpressive elements in your photos and welcome a world of infinite possibilities.

Enjoy a smoother performance for the drawing mask in GenErase and GenSwap, and more accurate GenErase results overall. We’re committed to improving our generative AI features with each update, and this version is not an exception!

All Luminar Neo owners:

Now when you open the radial mask tool and click on your photo, you’ll get the mask to fill the inner circle — instead of the outer — for a more convenient workflow. Remember that you can still invert the fill by clicking the Invert button.

You’ll also notice more accurate contours and better quality on Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3) computers, since we’ve improved our internal AI models for these devices.

Moreover, there are other small improvements under the hood of Luminar Neo to discover — more accurate reading of information about lenses, as well as better Luminar Neo performance when it’s located in a folder named with non-Latin characters.

As always, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs to give you an even better editing experience. Can’t wait for you to install this update and try it out!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Accurately preview your raw photos after syncing adjustments
• Open Samsung NX500 images as raw photos and edit them smoothly
• Move images in GenErase with quick response from Luminar Neo
• Play with the scale of your images in GenErase without seeing previously erased images appear underneath
• Add the super-selected images to GenErase accurately
• Smoothly zoom in on images in GenErase
• Apply GenErase to rotated images without affecting the aspect ratio

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Accurately preview your raw photos after syncing adjustments
• Open Samsung NX500 images as raw photos and edit them smoothly
• Enjoy a more stable performance of Luminar Neo when using Edit tools
• Use hotkeys to zoom in GenErase
• Apply GenErase to cropped images with accurate previews
• Save your last result in GenErase without seeing previously erased images appear underneath

Windows

In Update 1.15.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

General Updates

Get excited, because it’s time to explore the hugely anticipated generative AI technology in Luminar Neo! Discover the main feature of the Luminar Neo 1.15.0 update and other improvements for this version.

Exclusively for Luminar Neo Subscribers and the 2023/24 Creative Journey Pass owners: 

GenErase is now available in Luminar Neo! Our next-generation Erase tool allows you to not only remove unwanted distractions from your images, but also replace those areas using content-aware tools, providing a focused and distraction-free composition. GenErase preserves the integrity of your photos by intelligently filling in the gaps with textures and other elements to match the surrounding area. Seamlessly erase random people or animals, trash, street signs, vehicles, graffiti, construction elements and other secondary objects, ensuring that nothing distracts from the beauty of your composition.

All Luminar Neo owners:

On top of that, Luminar Neo 1.15.0 supports new cameras, including the Canon EOS R100, Fujifilm GFX 100 II, Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 II, Sony A6700, Sony A7CR and Sony A7C II.

Staying true to ourselves, we’ve caught and fixed some bugs, so you’ll have the best possible experience with Luminar Neo. Install the update today and enjoy your editing!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• More stable editing using the Linear Gradient mask
• Better rendition of the Outer effect in the Neon & Glow tool
• Smoother editing with TIFF images in the Panorama Stitching Extension
• More accurate cursor display of the masking brush in the Blur tool
• Better display of the Brush controls in macOS Sonoma 
  

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Smoother switching between Presets and Edit mode for raw photos
• Better rendition of the Outer effect in the Neon & Glow tool
• A more stable performance overall throughout the app

General Updates

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Smoother installation for Noiseless AI Extension
• The Blur tool is now available in the Photoshop plugin
• More responsive light source dot in the Studio Light feature
• More efficient Mask AI selection when using it on your next edit
• More accurate positioning of the light cursor in the Studio Light feature
• Correct zoom scrolling in the Panorama Stitching Extension

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Smoother app launch and editing performance
• Correct display of light sources in Studio Light when rotating, flipping, or cropping an image
• More accurate positioning of textures in the Studio Light feature
• Better performance of the brush tool in Magic Light AI
• Smoother editing with the Sunrays tool
• More accurate Blur tool performance after cropping an image

General Updates

We strive to make Luminar Neo more helpful and enjoyable for you with each update, so let's explore the improvements included in Luminar Neo 1.13.0. 

Exclusively for Luminar Neo Subscribers and the 2023/24 Creative Journey Pass owners: 

Studio Light is now available in Luminar Neo! Enhance portraits by faithfully replicating lighting effects usually achieved with expensive technical equipment in the studio. Breathe new life into older photos by adding dimension, simulate warm sunlight as it spills through window shades behind your subject, add textures and light patterns to your portraits, and so much more.

All Luminar Neo owners:

Discover a new feature in this update — the Blur Tool. Easily add three types of blur to your photos, including Gaussian, Motion, and Twisted. You can also adjust the amount, angle, and position of the blur effect, and use masking to apply it to a specific area of the photo.

Luminar Neo users who own the Panorama Stitching Extension can now access it directly within Lightroom with the new Lightroom Plugin. Plus, it’s more convenient to use, as Autocrop is applied automatically, we’ve specified the maximum number of photos that can be added (100 photos!), and added other small improvements to the user interface.

We’ve also added new camera support: Canon EOS M50 Mark II, Fujifilm X-S20, Leica Q3, Nikon Z8 (lossless compression only), Sony ZV-1 Mark II.

On top of that, we’ve optimized the Toning tool by removing the Balance slider from the advanced section and placing it directly within the tool to avoid extra steps, and we expanded the capabilities for the Magic Light tool by adding the brush feature.

Luminar Neo 1.13.0 also provides a steadier and more responsive experience, as we’ve caught and fixed a number of bugs. Install this update today to take advantage of these new features and performance improvements. 

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Upscaling photos by 4x and 6x in the Upscale Extension is now faster, and uses less RAM
• Smoother experience when using Portrait Background Removal with Mask AI
• More accurate results with video trim controls in Panorama Stitching Extension
• Faster image previews in the Catalog without “pulsing tiles” 
• Better export of panoramas on MacOS Mojave (10.14)
• Better experience with Extensions, even when the path to the images is lost

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Smoother application launch
• Better export of panoramas 
• More accurate results with video trim controls in Panorama Stitching Extension
  
• Better experience when applying AI tools 
• Better experience with Extensions, even when the path to the images is lost
  
• Better workflow with Layers 
  

General Updates

In Update 1.12.2, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

General Updates

Luminar Neo keeps getting better with every update. Let's explore what’s new in Luminar Neo 1.12.0. 

You can now access the new Panorama Stitching Extension, allowing you to easily stitch together seamless panoramas from multiple photos, or transform a video into a panoramic photo. Achieve vibrant and dynamic HDR Panoramas. Combine a moving object across multiple frames into a single action photo.

You will also experience performance and stability improvements when using AI tools, as we’ve updated our internal AI library, making your photo editing experience even smoother. Plus, enjoy more stable editing when using resource-consuming tools such as Supersharp AI and Relight AI. 

On top of that, Luminar Neo 1.12.0 got faster, as we’ve caught and fixed a number of bugs. Install this update today and enjoy the new features and performance improvements.

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Inability to delete a photo that is currently being edited
• Better stability when re-logging into Luminar Neo
• Better export of images from the Luminar Neo plugin to Lightroom
• More convenient workflow when downloading new Luminar Marketplace content in the Extras tab
• Import of images directly on the Luminar Neo icon on dock as expected

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Correct export of TIFF format files with transparency
• More accurate display of raw files
• Better image preview when exporting multiple images  
• More stable application of Erase that doesn’t affect image previews 

General Updates

Our newest update of Luminar Neo 1.11.0 makes it even faster and more stable. 

We’ve improved memory management when working with raw photos and fixed the long delay when working with adjustments in the Noiseless AI Extension. Plus, we’ve fixed a number of other bugs to make Luminar Neo even more stable. Install this update today to get the best performance out of Luminar Neo!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• More stable processing of raw image previews in the Catalog.

• Improved interface rendering when applying tools and quickly minimizing the application window.

• Smooth application of Presets after exporting multiple photos.

• Faster updates of the DCP color profile and LUT selection when navigating Luminar Neo with arrows.

• Better performance of Undo functionality for crop ratio.

Windows

General Updates

In Update 1.10.1, we've fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

General Updates

Are you ready for our latest Luminar Neo update? We’re excited to share all of these improvements of Luminar Neo 1.10.0 with you.

In Extensions, you'll get significant quality improvements with Upscale^AI. You will now be able to collapse individual Extensions panels in the Catalog view—such as HDR Merge, Focus Stacking, and Upscale^AI—providing a more customized and cleaner user experience. There are also several interface changes for Noiseless^AI, Supersharp^AI and Magic Light^AI.

We've also added support for the new cameras Sony ZV-E1 and Sony FX30. 

On top of that, you can learn more about every tool by clicking on the “i button” located beside each one. You’ll also receive explanations about all the five tabs inside Luminar Neo (Catalog, Presets, Edit, Extensions, and Export) during the onboarding process.

Additionally, you can easily purchase new creative assets including Skies and Presets from the Luminar Marketplace directly in Luminar Neo’s Extras tab.

While editing you’ll notice performance and stability improvements in Face^AI, Mask^AI, and Sky^AI.

Luminar Neo 1.10.0 is also faster and more stable, as we’ve caught and fixed a number of bugs. Update now and enjoy using the latest version of Luminar Neo! 

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Collapse the Background Removal^AI tool before the end of processing without seeing the galaxy animation still in action.
• Access the add custom skies button inside the custom skies category.
• Use the Develop Raw tool and preview DCP on hover without Luminar Neo saving it as a step for Undo/Redo.
• Reset Presets while preserving the Crop settings.
• Reset a Preset on an image, then open another image, and immediately get Preset previews, without the previews getting stuck in generation mode.
• Undo two separate duplicate edits of Clone, Erase, Portrait Bokeh^AI or Dodge and Burn, without irrelevant edits appearing on your image
• Apply Portrait Bokeh^AI, Undo and Redo the edit, then open the Develop Raw tool in the Edits tab, and still see the Undo/Redo functionality as available.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Undo two separate duplicate edits of Clone, Erase, Portrait Bokeh^AI or Dodge and Burn, then apply Redo, expand the Clone tool and see the results as expected.
• Use the Undo/Redo feature as expected in masking mode in the Edits tab.
• Undo an edit without the Edits tab opening unprompted.
• Click on any tool with a previously opened “Share to” pop-up without disabling all the other tools.
• Clicking the remove dust spots or remove powerlines buttons and move to another image without the process of removal continuing on the new image.

General Updates

In Update 1.9.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. 

Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

General Updates

With each update, we strive to make Luminar Neo more useful and reliable, so let's explore the improvements included in Luminar Neo 1.9.0. 

The long-anticipated Undo/Redo functionality is here. Now, you can back out of an edit and reapply it easily, making experimenting with different editing tools more convenient.

You will also see performance improvements with the RAW Develop and masking tools, making your photo editing experience more efficient.

On top of that, Luminar Neo 1.9.0 is faster and more stable, as we’ve caught and fixed a number of bugs. Install this update today to take advantage of these new features and performance improvements. Enjoy!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• From the Layers tab, click “My Images”, “See All” and then the “Get More Assets” button and be redirected to the Luminar Marketplace as expected.
• Mark a Preset as Favorite without seeing the list of Presets scroll up and down.
• Apply a Preset without disabling the Sky AI and Sky Enhancer AI tools.
• Sync adjustments to a new image without seeing the original image in low resolution displayed while adjustments are syncing.  
• Filter the Catalog and see a previously superselected image without it disappearing.
• Reopen the Before/After mode without resetting the position of the Before/After slider.
• View the original image without delays after opening the Before/After mode.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• See an already purchased Preset collection in the For this Photo window without the “Get” button.
• While the Before/After splitter is active, click “Quick Preview” on an edited image without it blinking.
• Re-login and see the previews of your purchased and X Membership Presets.
• Scroll and change the preview size to small without affecting images in the Catalog view.

General Updates

Luminar Neo keeps improving at the speed of light! We’re excited for you to discover the numerous improvements in the new 1.8.0 update. 

With Luminar Neo 1.8.0, the Histogram is now available in the Edits tab, and you can sort photos using the raw filter in the Catalog. Additionally, preview on hover is now available for LUTs in the Mood tool, the Blend Mode in Layers, and Camera Profile in the Develop RAW tool. You can also regulate the intensity of a Preset’s adjustments with a slider, and you can use another slider to view your photo’s before and after states.

On top of that, you’ll find performance improvements and support for new cameras including the Canon EOS R8, Canon EOS R50, and Panasonic DC-S5-ll.

Last but not least, Luminar Neo 1.8.0 is faster and more stable, as we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Enjoy a more convenient editing experience! 

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Export a photo in JPEG format with all applied layers visible for previewing in Finder.
• Press and release the Option button without changing the Clone pointer coordinates.
• Use the Crop tool without shifting the controls of the transformed Layer; all controls are displayed according to the image edges.
• Reset the Crop adjustment on a zoomed image and see the correct coordinates of the brush feature.
• Enter custom Crop values with decimal places, such as 4.2 or 2.3, without experiencing issues.
• In the Lightroom plugin, TIFF images with applied transparency are displayed correctly.
• Revert from Edit mode to the original photo without seeing the Edited icon still on the photo.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Close Layer properties without linear and radial gradients still being present.
• After applying transparency masking to a photo in the Luminar Neo plugin, send it back to Photoshop and see the transparent mask applied.
• In the Ghost Reduction settings drop-down menu for the HDR Merge Extension, see Exposure Values displayed correctly.
• Export a TIFF image via the Open source menu and see it in Lightroom as expected after returning from plugin mode.
• In the Exif block of an image, the Make names Exif data contains the name of the camera manufacturer as expected.
• While using the Lightroom plugin, TIFF images with transparency are displayed correctly.
• Revert from Edit mode to the original photo without seeing the Edited icon still on the photo.

General Updates

Great news! Luminar Neo just got even better. There are plenty of improvements to explore in the new 1.7.1 update, so let’s do it!

You’ll find small interface design improvements to Extensions in the Lightroom plugin, better rendering for images in Apple ProRAW format, and software performance improvements.

On top of that, you’ll benefit from GPU acceleration, optimization of the algorithm responsible for applying the Denoise tool to raw photos, and faster export speeds.

Overall, Luminar Neo 1.7.1 is faster and more stable, as we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Enjoy a smoother and faster editing process! 

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Open an image in the Upscale preview window without error messages appearing.
• Preview images in high resolution when editing in the Focus Stacking and HDR Merge Extensions in the Lightroom plugin.
• Drop images on the Luminar Neo icon in the Dock without experiencing crashes.
• In the Develop tool, smoothly use the Eyedropper tool after opening the Lens Distortion grid.
• See all recorded Edit adjustments, including the last adjustment, even when adjustments are still being processed.
• Use Luminar Neo as a Photoshop plugin and see your images displayed with the correct opacity.
• Select Quick Preview and see the original image instead of one with the Camera profile applied.
• When clicking the Preview button, the zoom position corresponds to the selected zoom position on the canvas.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Select images in the filmstrip after zooming without experiencing crashes.
• Hover over a Preset and see the image with a preview of that Preset instead of seeing the image change into previous edit states.
• Use Luminar Neo as a Photoshop plugin and see your images displayed with the correct opacity.
• Select Quick Preview for an image and see the original image instead of one with the Camera profile applied.
• When clicking the Preview button, the zoom position corresponds to the selected zoom position on the canvas.

General Updates

You can now use the HDR Merge, Focus Stacking, and Upscale AI Extensions not only directly in Luminar Neo but also from the Lightroom plugin. Achieve even more impressive results with any editing workflow.

To make editing with Presets even faster and more convenient, you can now scroll down the list of Presets and view the effect of each Preset on your photo on hover, without needing to click and apply it.

Overall, Luminar Neo 1.7.0 is faster and more stable when applying the first edit, making further edits and managing the Edit History, reapplying effects, and editing photos that contain people.

Last but not least, we’ve fixed a number of bugs so Luminar Neo runs even more smoothly. Enjoy your editing! 

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• On macOS Mojave, Catalina, and Big Sur, you can now work with raw images in PSD format without encountering crashes.
• Images from the Photoshop plugin now contain the alpha channel.
• Click the Show and Hide actions in the Exif panel without causing the Catalog to change position.
• Enable Auto Distortion Correction without impacting performance.
• Use the Optics tool, Body AI, or Face AI without loss of detail at the edges of objects on images with an alpha channel.
• The effects of Transform and Optics in the Develop Raw tool are retained when you apply the first non-raw tools to a photo.
• Create images with the Focus Stack Extension without artifacts appearing.
• Apply advanced settings in the Glow tool with the Amount slider set to zero without modifying image colors. 

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Open images in Luminar Neo as a Photoshop plugin without orientation issues.
• When working in Luminar Neo as a Photoshop plugin, add a layer with transparency without a black image appearing.
• Reconnect a storage device and see folders on your network attached storage.
• Enable Auto Distortion Correction without impacting performance.
• Use the Optics tool, Body AI, or Face AI without loss of detail at the edges of objects for images with an alpha channel.
• Effects of the Develop Raw tool’s Transform and Optics sliders are retained when you apply the first non-raw tools to a photo.
• Create images with the Focus Stack Extension without artifacts appearing.
• Apply advanced Glow tool settings with the Amount slider set to zero without modifying image colors. 

General Updates

General Updates

The Skylum Team works hard every day to improve Luminar Neo! Luminar Neo Update 1.6.3 has now shipped  with new onboarding, dozens of improvements, and bug fixes. It’s time to discover what’s new.

You can now experience a handy interactive onboarding guide showing you how to edit sample images in Luminar Neo. Learn where to find all the basic tools and how to edit photos in specific genres. Getting started with Luminar Neo has gotten even easier!

Additionally, the AI-powered For This Photo feature is now available in the Sky AI tool and will recommend a sky that works well with your photo.

You will also see support for new formats and new cameras, including the Canon EOS R6 Mark II and Sony A7R V.

There have also been plenty of changes and improvements. Raw images open faster, and exporting is faster too. Plus, AI Masking has gotten more precise, and the alpha channel is taken into account when using the Transform and Clone tools.

On top of that, we’ve fixed a number of bugs so Luminar Neo runs even more smoothly. Happy creating!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• On computers with Apple silicon processors, there are no longer artifacts when applying the Details tool.

• Open images with long names without stretching the Luminar Neo window.

• Have the possibility to close a plugin while the plugin still has an active process running.

• Apply Optics tool effects via checkboxes in the Develop RAW tool and retain the changes even after adding another Develop tool adjustment on top.

• Sync or paste editing settings without resetting Crop tool adjustments for the target image.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Use Supersharp AI smoothly without encountering errors in the control buttons.

• Drag the sliders in the Masking Brush even if the cursor is not precisely placed over the slider’s dot handle.

• After using the Luminar Neo plugin, open your photo in Lightroom without losing its rating.

• Smoothly use the scroll bar in the Extras window.

• Click the Face Enhancer AI checkbox in Supersharp AI without making the raw tools become non-raw tools. 

• Open an image via the “Open with” menu a second time without the Export option being disabled.

• Apply Optics tool effects via checkboxes in the Develop RAW tool and retain the changes even after adding another Develop tool adjustment on top.

• Sync or paste editing settings without resetting Crop tool adjustments for the target image.

General Updates

In Update 1.6.2, Extensions got even better!

Now the Upscale AI and Supersharp AI Extensions have built-in Face Enhancer AI technology, which means these tools will now enhance faces and make them appear clearer and sharper in blurry or low-resolution photos.

On top of that, we’ve fixed a number of bugs so Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Make sure to try out the improvements.

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Smoothly use shortcuts (rotate, return to original size, fit to screen, zoom in/out) in the Luminar Neo Apple Photos Extension

• Get Preset recommendations with the For This Photo feature only for the base layer image

• Launch Luminar Neo with a catalog located on network-attached storage without receiving a “connect to server problem” alert

• Export in .jp2 format without EXIF data getting erased by Luminar Neo

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Drag and drop files to Luminar Neo’s gallery and smoothly add them to Single Image Edits

• Navigate to Extras without Tools disappearing from the Edit panel

• Open a Luminar Neo catalog with a long path without infinitely expanding the Chosen catalog window

• Switch from Edit to Preset mode and have the Presets in the For This Photo feature displayed correctly (not blinking)

General Updates

In Update 1.6.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs in order to improve your experience.

Additionally, importing photos is faster, and there’s better localization. With this update, you can use Luminar Neo even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

General Updates

Nothing can stop the Skylum Team! Here comes Luminar Neo Update 1.6.0 with a new Extension, dozens of improvements, and bug fixes. Let’s explore it together.

Meet Magic LightAI, the seventh Extension for Luminar Neo. This Extension allows you to control multiple light sources in your photo. The neural network at the core of Magic Light AI analyzes the photo and looks for any points emitting light. It then lets you make them more intense, add beams, and adjust the glow. It works best with artificial light sources such as incandescent or Edison-style LED light bulbs, street lights, and decorative lights. There are also multiple sliders that give you even more control over the results.

Note that Magic LightAI and all other Extensions are available in Luminar Neo for Pro Plan monthly and yearly subscribers as well as for owners of the 2022 Extensions Pack. Additionally, Extensions can now be purchased separately.

In the new update, you will see support for new cameras including the Fujifilm X-T5, Fujifilm X-H2, Nikon Z30, OM Digital OM-5, Hasselblad X2D 100c. 

From now on, the AI-powered For This Photo feature in Presets will additionally recommend one Preset collection available on the Luminar Marketplace for you to discover and experiment with.

Also, the monthly creative assets you get as part of X Membership are now even more comfortable to download and use. Get all the Presets, Skies, LUTs, and Overlays you’ve received with your X Membership directly in the Luminar Neo app.

Win: On top of that, there are small changes in the Export interface and support for Undo and Redo in the Erase tool, which will make Luminar Neo even more convenient.

Mac: On top of that, there’s now support for Undo and Redo with the Erase tool, which will make Luminar Neo even more convenient.

Last but not least, we’ve fixed a number of bugs so Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Enjoy the improvements!

Nothing can stop the Skylum Team!

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Transfer Photoshop smart objects сreated in Photoshop plugin from Luminar Neo to Photoshop without experiencing crashes
• On macOS Ventura, smoothly open and view images from your network attached storage (NAS)
• See the context menu after adding custom Layers
• Apply Horizon Alignment just one time instead of multiple times
• Smoothly open the app by dragging and dropping an image that was previously not added to the Luminar Neo catalog onto the Luminar Neo app icon
• Sync or paste Edits to an image without reverting the application of the CropAI tool

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Use the @ symbol with hotkeys in non-latin localizations without encountering issues
• When receiving both the plugin update alert and the advertisement banner, close the advertisement banner and continue using the application
• Scroll Presets collections with more than 6 Presets without the scroll bar overlapping the Presets and the cover image
• Sync or paste Edits to an image without reverting the application of the CropAI tool

General Updates

Luminar Neo Update 1.5.1 is here to bring you an even better experience. The Supersharp AI Extension now has Universal mode that tackles blur and delivers vivid and sharp results. Also, you can now export raw files a bit faster with full rendering. Additionally, the memory usage for Undo and Redo with brushes and the Clone & Stamp tool has been optimized. There’s also better refinement in the Portrait Background and Background Removal AI tools, which means you can clearly see the removed background when you’re editing.

On top of that, we’ve fixed a number of bugs so Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Try out the improvements!

Luminar Neo Update 1.5.1 is here to bring you an even better experience.

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Close the app without issues when an image is opened in the Edit tab.
• Set an image as Unmarked without the Favorite mark disappearing on the next image.

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Add an image from File explorer to the Single Image Edits folder when it contains more than one image without causing Luminar Neo to close.
• Apply Background Removal AI and then close Luminar Neo without experiencing sporadic crashes.
• Relaunch Luminar Neo in the Presets Tab without disabling zoom controls.

General Updates

Are you ready for one of the most exciting updates of the year? The Skylum Team is proud to present Luminar Neo Update 1.5.0, which contains not one, not two, but four new Extensions! 

Focus Stacking combines many images taken at different focal lengths to deliver a crisp result with a greater depth of field than in any of the individual source images. Stack up to 100 source images and they’ll automatically be aligned and cropped based on the reference photo. Lens and chromatic aberration corrections can also be applied to raw photos.

Upscale AI enhances image resolution in a natural way. Before upscaling, the tool exports the image to save all edits made to the original file. It works both with raw and non-raw files and can upscale them up to 6X, giving the best results on 2X and 4X enhancements.

Background Removal AI automatically removes the background behind the subject in a photo. You can also select multiple subjects that you want to leave and remove the rest. The refinement brush allows you to fix any imperfections.

Supersharp AI helps you transform a photo with a moving subject from blurry to sharp. The neural network calculates a photo’s depth, perspective, and context. With this information, it can deblur and correct the focus with compression algorithms. Easily eliminate motion blur. 

All of these Extensions are now available in Luminar Neo for Pro Plan monthly and yearly subscribers, as well as for owners of the 2022 Extensions Pack.  

Apart from these new Extensions, you can also enjoy the updated user interface in the left panel of the Catalog and use the Undo-Redo feature for brushing. 

Last but not least, we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Now Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Try out the improvements!

Are you ready for one of the most exciting updates of the year?

MacOS

Bug fixes:

• Open images of different formats without crashes caused by reading of metadata
• While working in Luminar as a Photoshop plugin, apply changes to a second image without edits from the previous image overlapping edits for the current image
• Open the Crop Tool from Masking options in Layer Properties without issues
• Work with a remote hard drive without experiencing crashes

Windows

Bug fixes:

• Open images of different formats without crashes caused by reading of metadata
• Enjoy faster editing with smart objects in Photoshop plugin mode
• When working in Luminar as a Photoshop plugin and applying Noiseless AI or Erase to a photo, those tools won’t automatically be applied to the next photo
• Paste adjustments without issues appearing in the Rotate/Flip tool in the Catalog tab

MacOS

In this small Luminar Neo update, you’ll notice how much faster Noiseless AI now edits your photos, both raw and other formats. That’s because Noiseless AI now runs on your computer’s GPU. (Note: This update works on macOS versions 11 and 12 only). Update and enjoy!

Windows

In this small Luminar Neo update, you’ll notice how much faster Noiseless AI now edits your photos, both raw and other formats. That’s because Noiseless AI now runs on your computer’s GPU. Update and enjoy!

MacOS

The Skylum Team keeps delivering.

Welcome Luminar Neo's new update! In Luminar Neo Update 1.4.1, we've fixed a number of bugs. Now you can use the app even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

MacOS

The Skylum Team is proud to present Luminar Neo Update 1.4.0!

Now Luminar Artists can use the long-anticipated Clone tool in their editing. Extensions are also improving: the HDR Merge Extension now gives results with reduced chromatic aberrations. 

Update 1.4.0 brings plenty of minor improvements to Luminar Neo’s usability, including a convenient selection preview on hover in the Catalog and a new look for headers in the Catalog, Presets, and Edits tabs. There’s also a useful grid in the Lens Distortion slider in the Optics tool.

Plus, enjoy support for new cameras including the Olympus OM-1,  Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6, and Canon EOS R3.

Last but not least, we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Now Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Try out the improvements!

Bug fixes:

• Transform a cropped image without changing its position on the canvas
• On macOS Ventura, edit smoothly in the Luminar Neo Apple Photos Extension
• Switch from the Develop tool to the Crop tool and easily find the Crop transform tool
• See the correct number of sliders in the Develop and Denoise tools, without redundant Denoise sliders
• After merging brackets in HDR merge, see your result instead of the first photo in the Single Image View folder
• Open lossless compressed images from the Sony A7 IV (ILCE7M4) camera correctly
• View images from the Canon EOS R3 camera without a pink cast

Windows

The Skylum Team is proud to present Luminar Neo Update 1.4.0!

Now Luminar Artists can use the long-anticipated Clone tool in their editing. Extensions are also getting better: the HDR Merge Extension now gives results with reduced chromatic aberrations. 

Update 1.4.0 also brings plenty of minor improvements to Luminar Neo’s usability, including a new look for headers in the Catalog, Presets, and Edits tabs. There’s also a brand-new grid in the Lens Distortion slider in the Optics tool.

Plus, enjoy support for new cameras including the Olympus OM-1,  Panasonic Lumix DC-GH6, and Canon EOS R3.

Last but not least, we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Now Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Try out the improvements!

Bug fixes:

• While on the base layer, double-click the slider knob of the Opacity tool without changing the default setting
• Open the export window and see the Apply to All checkbox as usual
• When editing in Adobe plugins, see the Histogram even before applying the first edit
• Apply Erase or Noiseless AI on different raw layers and see it applied correctly without mixing effects
• When launching Luminar Neo, see the Create or Open Catalog Window before the splash screen
• Flip and rotate images in the Catalog tab with the ability to undo changes
• Use the Brush control sliders in Portrait Bokeh AI right after applying Amount
• Open lossless compressed images from the Sony A7 IV (ILCE7M4) camera correctly
• View images from the Canon EOS R3 camera without a pink cast

MacOS

The Skylum Team keeps delivering.

Welcome Luminar Neo's new update! In Luminar Neo Update 1.3.1, we've fixed a number of bugs. Now you can use the app even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

Bug fixes:

• Copy adjustments that contain Noiseless AI to another image without overlapping images
• Apply Erase as the first adjustment on a non-raw image without encountering preview mistakes or unexpected crashes

MacOS

The Skylum Team is excited to present the new Luminar Neo update!

In Luminar Neo Update 1.3.0 you get to unlock Noiseless AI, a new paid Extension for easily achieving professional results. Based on deep photo analysis, Noiseless AI determines the level of noise in a photo and suggests one of three noise reduction options — Low, Middle, or High — that can be applied in a click. You can also adjust the noise reduction level manually. Furthermore, the Luminosity, Color, and Details sliders give you even more control over the results.

Along with Noiseless AI, Update 1.3.0 brings plenty of minor improvements to Luminar Neo’s usability, including сolor gradients in the Warmth Sliders in Relight AI and an updated interface in the Edit tab.

Plus, we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Now Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Enjoy the improvements!

Bug fixes:

• Sync adjustments without losing the aspect ratio of the duplicated layer
• Quickly add or remove tools in the Favorites group without experiencing crashes
• Enjoy opening and closing animations without flashes or delays
• Apply Presets without a visual glitch with the Luminar logo
• Apply edits and see the blurred background dynamically change, while not affecting masks, and without changing aspect ratio and position of the image on the display
• Automatically have the Crop Ratio set to Original if Free was previously used
• Use the new scroll bar for the list of Layers in the Edit tab
• Enjoy the new layout that helps you switch masking and properties correctly

Windows

The Skylum Team is excited to present the new Luminar Neo update!

In Luminar Neo Update 1.3.0 you get to unlock Noiseless AI, a new paid Extension for easily achieving professional results. Based on deep photo analysis, Noiseless AI determines the level of noise in a photo and suggests one of three noise reduction options — Low, Middle, or High — that can be applied in a click. You can also adjust the noise reduction level manually. Furthermore, the Luminosity, Color, and Details sliders give you even more control over the results.

Along with Noiseless AI, Update 1.3.0 brings plenty of minor improvements to Luminar Neo’s usability, including сolor gradients in the Warmth Sliders in Relight AI and an updated interface in the Edit tab.

Plus, we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Now Luminar Neo works even more smoothly. Enjoy the improvements!

Bug fixes:

• Sync adjustments without losing the aspect ratio of the duplicated laye
• Duplicate the base layer even if the folder containing the photo has non-ASCII symbols in the name
• Move across the zoomed area of the image or reset a slider with a double-click without experiencing a drop in resolution
• Eyedropper tool closes automatically when collapsing the Develop tool
• Blacks and whites controls are present in the B&W section of the Develop tool

MacOS

The Skylum Team keeps delivering. Welcome Luminar Neo’s new update!

In Luminar Neo Update 1.2.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Now you can use the app even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

Bug fixes:

• Correctly display the orientation of an image after sequential rotation
• Apply a Preset and see the complete functionality of the Develop tool for raw files
• On macOS Catalina, use Brush masking without experiencing crashes
• In single image view, smoothly use the classic mouse zoom. Plus, zoom using Magic Mouse by holding down the Option key
• After multiple Sync Adjustment applications, click Undo in the catalog view without a hitch
• Undo without experiencing crashes
• When zooming in and out, a transparency frame will no longer suddenly appear on the edge of the image in single image view
• Use the eyedropper tool at the edge of an image
• On macOS Catalina, switch fast between masking brushes and collapse the tool you’re using without issues
• Rotate an image without seeing an empty single image view display
• Switch from the Edits tab and see the active Undo button in the Preset tab

Windows

The Skylum Team keeps delivering. Welcome Luminar Neo’s new update!

In Luminar Neo Update 1.2.1, we’ve fixed a number of bugs. Now you can use the app even more smoothly and without encountering unexpected behaviors. Thank you for providing useful feedback, and we hope you enjoy the improvements!

Bug fixes:

• Correctly display the orientation of an image after sequential rotation
• Close Luminar Neo with the Preset tab open and then launch it without experiencing crashes
• Search in the Catalog and find all images including those from the Single Image Edits folder
• Use the eyedropper without disabling Temperature, Tint, or Color Profile in the Edits tab
• After signing out, click Apply when using Luminar Neo as a plugin without crashing
• Smoothly add a folder with photos imported from Luminar Share to the Catalog
• Remove the Sky AI tool from Edits without a hitch
• Easily access the photos scroll bar in the Catalog tab

General Updates

MacOS

In the new Luminar Neo 1.2.0 Update, we introduce extensions — paid professional features that expand the capabilities of Luminar Neo. The first extension we’re releasing is HDR Merge, which can merge up to 10 exposure-bracketed images into a single HDR photo. HDR Merge delivers a spectacular level of color enhancement, making the final result look as close as possible to what the human eye can see. 

Also, something we know you’ve been waiting for — the Dodge & Burn tool is finally available in Luminar Neo with this update. We are committed to enhancing the experience of Luminar artists with quality of life features and improvements. Here is a list of the latest enhancements (more are on the way).

• Add Tools to Favorites with visible animation on macOS
• Rotate & Flip any photo from the Catalog
• New interface for the EXIF panel
• New interface for the catalog header
• Export 8-bit and 16-bit PNG images
• Improved Spanish localization

Thanks to feedback from our artists, we fixed another list of bugs.

Bug fixes:

• Empty trash button is now available for any number of photos selected.
• Added folders display the correct number of photos.
• White balance color preset is now updated for every new opened image.
• Strokes in Masking mode are applied to the image in the Erase Tool after the previous edited image is removed from the folder.

Windows

In the new Luminar Neo 1.2.0 Update, we introduce extensions — paid professional features that expand the capabilities of Luminar Neo. The first extension we’re releasing is HDR Merge, which can merge up to 10 exposure-bracketed images into a single HDR photo. HDR Merge delivers a spectacular level of color enhancement, making the final result look as close as possible to what the human eye can see. 

Also, something we know you’ve been waiting for — the Dodge & Burn tool is finally available in Luminar Neo with this update. We are committed to enhancing the experience of Luminar artists with quality of life features and improvements. Here is a list of the latest enhancements (more are on the way).

• Add Tools to Favorites with visible animation on macOS
• Rotate & Flip any photo from the Catalog
• New interface for the EXIF panel
• New interface for the catalog header
• Export 8-bit and 16-bit PNG images
• Improved Spanish localization

Thanks to feedback from our artists, we fixed another list of bugs.

Bug fixes:

• Empty trash button is now available for any number of photos selected.
• White balance “As Shot” presets are correctly displayed for raw images.
• Crop tool logic now handles issues that may occur when an image isn’t fully loaded.
• Layer properties work stably after Background Removal.
• The DCP from DNG profile can now be applied to an image.
• The image canvas is loaded on start even if the program was closed in the Edit tab.

MacOS

Luminar Neo keeps getting better!

In the new Luminar Neo 1.1.1 Update, you can easily create a duplicate Layer for even more creativity — just use the shortcut D. Plus, Luminar Neo now speaks better Swedish. Most importantly, we’ve caught more than 20 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. It wasn’t easy to do all this from a war zone, but the Skylum team continues to make every possible effort to satisfy you with Luminar Neo updates! Stay tuned for more.

Bug fixes:

• Browse Presets without experiencing memory leaks
• Display correct radial masking coordinates when the Crop tool is applied
• Apply brush strokes to your Layer image with the brushing mask without seeing parts of the underlying image appear
• Use the Crop tool without affecting the previously copy–pasted inverted mask on your image
• Open masking mode in the Edits tab and click Revert to Original without experiencing crashes
• Use the B hotkey twice without crashes on macOS Catalina (10.15)
• Place the sun center when using the Sunrays Tool without losing the brush visualization
• Press Enter while specifying the brush size value in the refinement brush without collapsing the tool
• Revert edits in the Catalog tab so that changes are not visible in Edit mode
• Double-click the image on a second layer and see it correctly reset without stretching over the underlying image
• Smoothly use the X hotkey for masking brush and Erase tools
• Rename an external disk without display issues with Locate folder 

Windows

Luminar Neo keeps getting better!

In the new Luminar Neo 1.1.1 Update, you can easily create a duplicate Layer for even more creativity — just use the shortcut D. Plus, Luminar Neo now speaks better Swedish. Most importantly, we’ve caught more than 20 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. It wasn’t easy to do all this from a war zone, but the Skylum team continues to make every possible effort to satisfy you with Luminar Neo updates! Stay tuned for more.

Bug fixes:

• Browse Presets without experiencing memory leaks
• Display correct radial masking coordinates when the Crop tool is applied
• Apply brush strokes to a Layer with the masking brush without seeing parts of the underlying image
• Use the Crop tool without affecting a previously copy–pasted inverted mask on your image
• Smoothly export multiple images with fixed resize value  
• When exporting, replace a photo in the original folder in the Catalog without experiencing crashes
• Apply the Erase tool and be sure all edits are recorded in the database, even after opening the Catalog tab without collapsing the Erase tool 
• Choose Image > Adjustments in the menu when in an empty album without crashing
• Load image previews even if previews were manually deleted from the cache
• Manually input the brush size without crashing
• Open the Edit tab after switching tabs and scroll up smoothly

MacOS

The Luminar Neo 1.1.0 Update is here, bringing you the long-anticipated Portrait Background Removal feature.

Now you can select a human in your photo and automatically remove the background behind them — no tedious editing required. Achieve precise selections, enjoy a smart refinement brush, and save the portrait as a separate PNG file to use as you please. You can find this feature within the Masking options. It’s time to spark your creativity!

Additionally, there are lots of improvements for your Layers workflow. Enjoy support for raw files. On added Layers, use Fit, Fill, and Stretch in Image mapping and retain the desired proportions. Reorder Layers as you wish. Double-click the slider button to reset the Layer opacity to the default setting. Export PNG, TIFF, and JPEG2000 files with saved transparency (only when using Luminar Neo as a standalone app).

Plus, enjoy lots of small tweaks that make the interface even more pleasant: collapsing groups in Tools, updated Crop AI tools, and small changes to the Erase button.

To top it all off, we’ve caught more than 20 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. The Skylum team is still working for you from a war zone. We hope you love this update and create fantastic images thanks to these improvements. 

Bug fixes:

• Correctly display the choose subject functionality in the Vignette tool on added Layers
• Get a clear photo preview in the grid even if the preview size is more than 600px
• Press Clear mask and the selected categories in Mask AI will be unselected
• Save only images containing edits as Presets
• View correct German and Ukrainian localizations in the Graphics section of preferences
• Reopen Luminar without showing a previously hidden Filmstrip

Windows

The Luminar Neo 1.1.0 Update is here, bringing you the long-anticipated Portrait Background Removal feature.

Now you can select a human in your photo and automatically remove the background behind them — no tedious editing required. Achieve precise selections, enjoy a smart refinement brush, and save the portrait as a separate PNG file to use as you please. You can find this feature within the Masking options. It’s time to spark your creativity!

Additionally, there are lots of improvements for your Layers workflow. Enjoy support for raw files. On added Layers, use Fit, Fill, and Stretch in Image mapping and retain the desired proportions. Reorder Layers as you wish. Double-click the slider button to reset the Layer opacity to the default setting. Export PNG, TIFF, and JPEG2000 files with saved transparency (only when using Luminar Neo as a standalone app).

Plus, enjoy lots of small tweaks that make the interface even more pleasant: collapsing groups in Tools, updated Crop AI tools, and small changes to the Erase button.

To top it all off, we’ve caught more than 20 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. The Skylum team is still working for you from a war zone. We hope you love this update and create fantastic images thanks to these improvements. 

Bug fixes:

• Correctly display the choose subject functionality in the Vignette tool on added Layers
• Get a notification if you have Iris XE graphics with old drivers installed
• Launch Luminar Neo faster even if you have an inactive network drive connected
• See the Histogram working correctly when you launch the application
• Use the sliders in the Landscape Tool without activating the Foliage Hue slider
• Open Luminar twice as a plugin with smart objects and see your previous Erase edits as expected
• Use the desired brush size in Erase without the size changing when you navigate to the Edits tab and back to the Tools tab
• Press Clear mask and the selected categories in Mask AI will be unselected 

MacOS

In the new Luminar Neo 1.0.7 Update, it’s easy to select your favorite tools and have them at your fingertips whenever you need. Simply right-click a tool you like and add it to your favorites. You’ll always see your favorites at the top of the list for every photo you edit. 

Additionally, masking technology is now available on added Layers, so don’t hesitate to get creative. Plus, Luminar Neo now speaks Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish!

To top it all off, we’ve caught 12 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. The war in Ukraine is still going on, and the Skylum team is still working under immense pressure. That said, we want to give you satisfying updates, so enjoy!

Bug fixes

• Use the Histogram in the Photos Extension
• Paste a mask and see the masking action buttons working
• Copy an AI-detected mask and smoothly use the Erase tool
• On macOS Catalina, click on the Masking tab without experiencing crashes
• Apply brushes in the Masking tab without errors
• Press the Control + left-click shortcut and open menus smoothly

Windows

In the new Luminar Neo 1.0.7 Update, it’s easy to select your favorite tools and have them at your fingertips whenever you need. Simply right-click a tool you like and add it to your favorites. You’ll always see your favorites at the top of the list for every photo you edit. 

Additionally, masking technology is now available on added Layers, so don’t hesitate to get creative. Plus, Luminar Neo now speaks Polish, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish!

To top it all off, we’ve caught 12 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. The war in Ukraine is still going on, and the Skylum team is still working under immense pressure. That said, we want to give you satisfying updates, so enjoy!

Bug fixes

• You can now press the Mask AI button in the Black&White tool without immediately converting the image to black and white
• Use Undo & Redo, as well as shortcuts, without disabling the Presets and Edit tabs
• Export an image from a plugin after having applied the Erase tool or edited it in Layers without experiencing crashes
• When adding a new layer to a photo with an opened tool in the tool tab, the Transform Layer frame doesn’t disappear
• Enter the slider amount with the keyboard without the tool appearing twice in the Edits tab

MacOS

Here comes the Luminar Neo 1.0.6 Update with long-anticipated Mask AI technology.

The powerful neural network behind Mask AI detects up to nine separate elements in a photo: people, skies, architecture, transportation, water, flora, mountains, natural ground, and artificial ground. Automatically mask the desired area with just one click, and easily copy and paste mask adjustments. Plus, enjoy the manual Gradient and Radial masks, as well as the new interface in the Masking tab.

Also, the Histogram is now available for all your images, and you can press the J hotkey to toggle clipping indicators on and off and see clipped pixels. 

To top it all off, we’ve caught 10 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. We’re proud of this update, which was brought to you from a war zone. Have fun with it!

Bug fixes

• Apply the Erase tool without using excessive memory
• See the coordinates of the applied mask displayed correctly during and after masking
• Correctly apply the Edit brush on a layer with changed aspect ratio
• Navigate to the Masking tab without having the added layer disappear
• Click on Revert to Original with an opened mask without crashing
• Smoothly save an exported image directly to the system disk

Download Luminar Neo from your Skylum Account.

Windows

Here comes the Luminar Neo 1.0.6 Update with long-anticipated Mask AI technology.

The powerful neural network behind Mask AI detects up to nine separate elements in a photo: people, skies, architecture, transportation, water, flora, mountains, natural ground, and artificial ground. Automatically mask the desired area with just one click, and easily copy and paste mask adjustments. Plus, enjoy the manual Gradient and Radial masks, as well as the new interface in the Masking tab.

Also, the Histogram is now available for all your images, and you can press the J hotkey to toggle clipping indicators on and off and see clipped pixels. 

To top it all off, we’ve caught 10 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. We’re proud of this update, which was brought to you from a war zone. Have fun with it!

Bug fixes

• Apply the Erase tool without using excessive memory
• See the coordinates of the applied mask displayed correctly during and after masking
• Correctly apply the Edit brush on a layer with changed aspect ratio
• After clicking on the Discard changes button in the Develop Raw tool, previous edits are not applied
• In Erase mode use the erase brush as expected without it painting
• Exit Linear or Radial masking mode without disabling the zoomed drop-down menu
• Smoothly flip layers without edits

Download Luminar Neo from your Skylum Account.

MacOS

Here comes the Luminar Neo 1.0.5 Update. Are you ready? There are lots of improvements for Presets: 

• Access the Presets tab from the top menu bar
• See all of a Preset’s built-in edits when applying it
• Save your edits (including all applied Edit tools, Layers, and masking) as a custom Preset
• Use Undo and Redo
• View Presets using the T shortcut (or by selecting View > Presets in the menu)
• Use the Revert on Preset button (reverts a photo to the state before entering the Presets tab)

On top of that, enjoy an improved workflow for LUTs in the Mood filter and DCP files in the Develop RAW filter: we’ve added animations, a custom category, and the ability to remove LUTs from the popover. Plus, you can remove a Layer with the Del shortcut and export images in higher resolution in Luminar Share. To top it all off, we’ve caught 7 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. We worked hard to bring you this update from Ukraine. Enjoy!

Bug fixes

• Smoothly delete images from Single Image Edits
• Make and undo edits without encountering the overlapped Discard Edits button
• Export an image via the Share menu in Luminar Neo, then smoothly use mirroring in Luminar Share
• Send high-resolution images via the share feature in iMessage

Download Luminar Neo from your Skylum Account.

Windows

Here comes the Luminar Neo 1.0.5 Update. Are you ready? There are lots of improvements for Presets: 

• Access the Presets tab from the top menu bar
• See all of a Preset’s built-in edits when applying it
• Save your edits (including all applied Edit tools, Layers, and masking) as a custom Preset
• Use Undo and Redo
• View Presets using the T shortcut (or by selecting View > Presets in the menu)
• Use the Revert on Preset button (reverts a photo to the state before entering the Presets tab)

On top of that, enjoy an improved workflow for LUTs in the Mood filter and DCP files in the Develop RAW filter: we’ve added animations, a custom category, and the ability to remove LUTs from the popover. Plus, you can remove a Layer with the Del shortcut and export images in higher resolution in Luminar Share. To top it all off, we’ve caught 7 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. We worked hard to bring you this update from Ukraine. Enjoy!

Bug fixes

• When applying a Preset, previously added Layers are reset as expected
• Better performance when reopening a previously edited image and applying tools
• When using Luminar Neo as a Photoshop or Lightroom plugin, the Cancel and Apply buttons are scaled according to the window size

Download Luminar Neo from your Skylum Account.

MacOS

The Skylum team continues working for you from a warzone. Here comes a new Luminar Neo Update 1.0.4.

Now you can: 

• Use Smart Objects in Luminar Neo as a Photoshop plugin

• Connect more smoothly to Luminar Share

• Get better visibility with a more distinct color for masking 

On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed more than 13 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. We’ve worked hard to deliver this update to you from Ukraine, so please enjoy!

Bug fixes

• Close Develop Raw tool and don’t experience delay on further editing
• Sync and load an image in single image view and see the correct aspect ratio
• Add Loaded DCP from DNG files to the Recent part of the camera profile drop-down without a hitch
• Resources are cleaned up smoothly after deleting an image
• Work with Iris Flare on large images
• Delete and reinstall Luminar Neo (or renew from a reserve copy in the Time Machine app) without experiencing issues with the Catalog tab, and retaining most of the options of the main menu
• Add TIFF files without experiencing crashes
• Smoothly select another image before you’ve finished applying edits
• Apply Crop or Rotate to your image without misplacing layer transform coordinates
• See background image changes that reflect the applied edits
• Revert crop edits to original without displacing brushing tools
• See the Luminar Neo icon in the dialog window in the Photos extension

Windows

The Skylum team continues working for you from a warzone. Here comes a new Luminar Neo Update 1.0.4.

Now you can: 

• Use Smart Objects in Luminar Neo as a Photoshop plugin

• Connect more smoothly to Luminar Share

• Get better visibility with a more distinct color for masking 

On top of that, we’ve caught and fixed more than 13 bugs that could lead to unexpected results. We’ve worked hard to deliver this update to you from Ukraine, so please enjoy!

Bug fixes

• Close Develop Raw tool and don’t experience delay on further editing
• Sync and load an image in single image view and see the correct aspect ratio
• Add Loaded DCP from DNG files to the Recent part of the camera profile drop-down without a hitch
• Resources are cleaned up smoothly after deleting an image
• Work with Iris Flare on large images
• Revert to the original image and have cached resources deleted as expected
• Smoothly launch Luminar Neo: Luminar Neo now checks for redistribution files and installs them automatically, avoiding a crash on launch
• Log in through a Google, Facebook, Apple ID, or Microsoft account without launching in trial mode

MacOS

NOTE: Skylum's core development center is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. Currently, Ukraine is suffering greatly from the devastating Russian invasion. We kindly ask for your patience and support in these dark times, as updates may take longer than planned to release.

In the new Luminar Neo 1.0.2 Update, there is a lot to explore!

Now you can:

• Sync your adjustments easily in the Catalog tab with Copy and Paste functionality
• Use Image Transform to scale or transform your image, or manually adjust perspective distortion
• Work with images in PNG format with alpha (transparency) in Layers
• Enjoy a faster frame rate while using the drag slider on any effects
• Switch the language for the app interface into Ukrainian

What's more, we've also fixed some bugs so you can enjoy a steadier experience. Boost your creativity and create fantastic photos!