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Transform Your Images with the Best Photo Editor on Mac

Get all your essential editing tools in one place and unlock groundbreaking AI-powered technology built to amplify your creativity.

The Ultimate All-in-One Toolkit for Mac Photo Editing

From essential adjustments to sophisticated enhancements, our MacOS photo editor offers all the requisite tools within a seamless interface. Resize, crop, adjust exposure, and refine colors effortlessly.

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AI image enhancement

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Save time by applying the same adjustments to multiple photos using batch processing. Conveniently apply adjustments to a large set of images shot under similar conditions.

Erase, edit, add:
Easy With Our Mac Photo Editor

Maximize your editing prowess by seamlessly manipulating elements within your photos. Delete unwanted details, refine existing elements, or add new dimensions with ease.

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Discover Why Our Mac Photo Editor is a User Favorite

Unlock the advanced capabilities tailored for professional-grade photo enhancements. Elevate every pixel, refine details, and bring your artistic vision to life — effortlessly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How to Edit Photos on Mac?

Photo editing on a Mac is easy with the built-in Photos app, which comes pre-installed on every Mac. For more advanced features, you can also use third-party software like Luminar Neo.

For Which Mac Models is the Photo Editor Suitable?

Our Luminar Neo photo editor is compatible with various Mac models, including the Early 2010 or newer MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, or Mac Mini.

What Processor and OS Version Are Needed?

To edit pictures on a Mac with Luminar Neo effectively, ensure your Mac system has at least an Intel® Core™ i5 processor or better, or the Apple M1/M2/M3 chip, and an operating system of macOS 10.14.6 or higher. Starting from Luminar Neo 1.16.0 Update, macOS 11.0 or higher is required.

How Do I Update the Mac Picture Editor to the Latest Version?

Editing photos on Mac is much better with the latest version of the software. To update Luminar Neo, ensure you have a stable internet connection and follow the steps below:

  • 1. Visit skylum.com or skylum.com/user/login.
  • 2. Sign in to your Skylum Account using your registered email and password.
  • 3. In the My software tab, locate Luminar Neo and click the Download button to update the software.

If you encounter any issues or don't see Luminar Neo in your account, ensure you're logged in with the email used for the purchase. Feel free to reach out to our support team for assistance.

What File Formats Does the Macbook Image Editor Support for Importing and Exporting Images?

Luminar Neo supports a diverse range of file formats for importing and exporting images, offering flexibility and compatibility.

App Requirements

macOS

Mac Model

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

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 8 Gen or better

OS version

macOS 12.0 or higher.

RAM

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

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Windows

Hardware

Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

Processor

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

OS version

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

RAM

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

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Graphics

Open GL 3.3 or later compatible graphics card

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