Looking for a photo editor other than Lightroom? Luminar Neo offers the same core photo organization and editing capabilities while providing many additional powerful tools to maximize your creativity.
Lightroom has rightfully earned its place among the
world’s most famous photo editors. Here’s how
Luminar Neo is even more convenient for you.
Thanks to Luminar Neo’s user-friendly interface, it’s easy to immerse yourself in the editing process from launch
to export, even for a beginner. And while the workflow is simplified, the editing capabilities are advanced.
Focus on creativity, not on tedious routine tasks. Enhance details, replace backgrounds and skies,
retouch portraits and landscapes — don’t let complicated controls get in the way of your imagination.
Most of Luminar Neo’s AI-powered tools require a simple move of a slider. Plus, you can find a collection
of Presets and LUTs for achieving impressive one-click results without delving into technicalities.
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Available on Windows and macOS |
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Catalog function |
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Batch editing |
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AI-powered photo editing tools embedded |
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Intuitive interface |
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Both lifetime license and subscription model |
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Luminar Neo
Lightroom
Available on Windows and macOS
Catalog function
Batch editing
Want to get all the benefits of Luminar Neo but have an established Lightroom workflow? Great news! You can use all the power of Luminar Neo within a plugin for Lightroom without changing up your usual post-production process.
Compared to Lightroom, Luminar Neo has a more intuitive interface and sliders that simplify routine tasks. Luminar Neo is designed to make it easier to start your photo editing journey without having to watch tutorials or spend a lot of time learning the features.
Luminar Neo can be used as a Lightroom plugin, so you can experience the best of both programs in your workflow. If you’re used to the Lightroom workflow and already have an organized Lightroom catalog that you’re not willing to part with, you can still use Luminar Neo as a plugin and benefit from its powerful AI tools.
You can no longer buy Adobe Lightroom as a standalone program and own it forever. To access Lightroom, you must subscribe to a monthly or yearly plan. With Luminar Neo, you can purchase a lifetime license or choose a subscription. Compare the pros and cons of a lifetime license vs a subscription and decide what suits you best.
The speed of any editing software depends on many factors, including the hardware you’re running it on and the formats of the photos you’re working with. You can try both programs out on the computer you typically use to edit photos.
Only you can decide which photo editing program better suits your needs. Are you a beginner or a pro? What kind of workflow do you need? You can try Luminar Neo for free and see if it suits you before purchasing.
Mac Model
MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer
Processor
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better
OS version
macOS 11.0 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
Hardware
Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device
Processor
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better
OS version
10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS)
RAM
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Disk space
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display
1280x768 size or better
Graphics
Open GL 3.3 or later compatible graphics card
