Luminar Neo — the smartest
Lightroom alternative

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.

Intuitive way of editing

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.

Intuitive way of editing

Vast creative possibilities

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.

Fast results

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.

120 presets to improve your photos

120 presets to improve your photos 120 presets to improve your photos 120 presets to improve your photos 120 presets to improve your photos 120 presets to improve your photos 120 presets to improve your photos 120 presets to improve your photos 120 presets to improve your photos

50 overlays for a unique effect

50 overlays for a unique effect

35 skies for landscapes that impress

40 LUTs for easily achieving advanced photo editing effects

Athena
Involve
Red Trace
Santa Barbara
1960
Monterey
Palm Springs

Luminar Neo vs Lightroom: which photo
editing software is better?

Luminar Neo

Lightroom

Available on Windows and macOS

Available on Windows and macOS
Available on Windows and macOS

Catalog function

Available on Windows and macOS
Available on Windows and macOS

Batch editing

Available on Windows and macOS
Available on Windows and macOS

AI-powered photo editing tools embedded

Available on Windows and macOS

Intuitive interface

Available on Windows and macOS

Both lifetime license and subscription model

Available on Windows and macOS

Luminar Neo

Lightroom

Available on Windows and macOS

Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)
Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)

Catalog function

Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)
Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)

Batch editing

Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)
Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)
AI-powered photo editing tools
Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)
Intuitive interface
Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)
Both lifetime license and subscription model
Both lifetime license and subscription model(2)
Both lifetime license and subscription model(11)

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Award-winning photo software

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More than 1,000,000 users worldwide

Vast collection of creative assets for incredible results

Vast collection of creative assets for incredible results

Keep your workflow, expand your possibilities

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.

Keep your workflow, expand your possibilities
Keep your workflow, expand your possibilities(2)
Keep your workflow, expand your possibilities(3)
Keep your workflow, expand your possibilities(4)
Keep your workflow, expand your possibilities(5)
Keep your workflow, expand your possibilities(6)

Photo editor and
Lightroom plugin.
For Windows & macOS

  • High-performance image editor
  • 24/7 technical support
  • 30-day money back guarantee
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which software is better for beginners: Luminar Neo or Lightroom?

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.

Can I integrate Luminar and Lightroom in my workflow, and what are the benefits of doing so?

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.

How do the pricing plans for Luminar vs Lightroom compare?

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.

Lightroom vs Luminar Neo: which is faster?

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.

Is Luminar Neo better than Lightroom?

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.

App Requirements

macOS

Mac Model

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

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better

OS version

macOS 10.14.6 or higher.

RAM

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

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Windows

Hardware

Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

Processor

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

OS version

10 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