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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it. With leading-edge AI technologies and a flexible workflow, Luminar Neo allows users to accomplish creative tasks and achieve professional editing results. The new engine in Luminar Neo is based on all the best solutions from our experience at Skylum for maximum performance and flexibility, allowing you to achieve complex creative results.
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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it. With leading-edge AI technologies and a flexible workflow, Luminar Neo allows users to accomplish creative tasks and achieve professional editing results. The new engine in Luminar Neo is based on all the best solutions from our experience at Skylum for maximum performance and flexibility, allowing you to achieve complex creative results.
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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it. With leading-edge AI technologies and a flexible workflow, Luminar Neo allows users to accomplish creative tasks and achieve professional editing results. The new engine in Luminar Neo is based on all the best solutions from our experience at Skylum for maximum performance and flexibility, allowing you to achieve complex creative results.
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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it. With leading-edge AI technologies and a flexible workflow, Luminar Neo allows users to accomplish creative tasks and achieve professional editing results. The new engine in Luminar Neo is based on all the best solutions from our experience at Skylum for maximum performance and flexibility, allowing you to achieve complex creative results.
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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
LuminarAI is the first image editor fully powered by artificial intelligence that doesn’t require you to watch tutorials to get started. It operates on next-gen technologies and gives you more capacity than any traditional photo editor. LuminarAI is all about results. Smart algorithms guide you and recommend the best editing options when you need it based on the contents of your photo. But you're always in control.Works as a standalone photo editor and a plug-in for macOS and Windows.
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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
LuminarAI is the first image editor fully powered by artificial intelligence that doesn’t require you to watch tutorials to get started. It operates on next-gen technologies and gives you more capacity than any traditional photo editor. LuminarAI is all about results. Smart algorithms guide you and recommend the best editing options when you need it based on the contents of your photo. But you're always in control.Works as a standalone photo editor and a plug-in for macOS and Windows.
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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it. With leading-edge AI technologies and a flexible workflow, Luminar Neo allows users to accomplish creative tasks and achieve professional editing results. The new engine in Luminar Neo is based on all the best solutions from our experience at Skylum for maximum performance and flexibility, allowing you to achieve complex creative results.
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Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
Luminar Neo is a creative image editor driven by AI technologies of the future. It empowers creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it. With leading-edge AI technologies and a flexible workflow, Luminar Neo allows users to accomplish creative tasks and achieve professional editing results. The new engine in Luminar Neo is based on all the best solutions from our experience at Skylum for maximum performance and flexibility, allowing you to achieve complex creative results.
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20 Presets for Luminar Neo per year
120 Unique Sky Textures per year
15% OFF creative assets in the Luminar Marketplace
MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
macOS 10.14.6 or higher. IMPORTANT: macOS 10.13 is not supported.
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display 1280x768 size or better
For Windows:
Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better
Open GL 3.3 or later compatible Graphics Cards
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Operating System Windows 10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS).
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display 1280x768 size or better
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Where do I find my Extensions after installation?
Since HDR Merge, Focus Stacking, and Upscale AI require dragging the images to the tool from the catalog, they are available in the Catalog tab on the right-side panel.
You can find Noiseless AI, Supersharp AI, Magic Light AI in the Edit tab > Tools panel:
Access the Background Removal AI Extension in the Edit panel > Layer Properties > Masking > Background Removal AI.
How to download and activate Luminar Neo?
Your download links will be waiting for you in your Skylum account.
Please note that your Luminar Neo purchase is automatically linked to your billing email, so make sure to create a Skylum account with that email or log in to your existing Skylum account linked to that email.
If you already have an account, sign in with your Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.
If you don’t have a Skylum account, you can create one here. Make sure to choose the same email you used when purchasing Luminar Neo.
If you have a Skylum account but purchased Luminar Neo using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts in the My Software > App isn’t showing? section of your Skylum account.
In your account, you will see a My Software tab with all of your Skylum software, including Luminar Neo.
Find the tab with Luminar Neo and download it by clicking the Download button.
You will be able to activate Luminar Neo by logging in to your Skylum account. No license key or activation code is required.
Luminar Neo launches in trial mode when you open it for the first time. When you start Luminar Neo, you’ll see a window that prompts you to log in to your Skylum account.
Please note that your Luminar Neo purchase is automatically linked to the billing email address you provided, so make sure to log in to your Skylum account connected to that email address or create a new Skylum account tied to your billing email address if needed.
To activate Luminar Neo:
If you already have a Skylum account, sign in with a linked Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.
If you don’t have a Skylum account, click Register and create one. You can sign up with a Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple account, or you can sign up using your email and a password.
If you have a Skylum account but purchased Luminar Neo using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts in the My Software > App isn’t showing? section of your Skylum account.
Congratulations! You’ve activated Luminar Neo.
Still don’t see Luminar Neo in your account? Our support team will help you with that.
What is Luminar Neo? Is Luminar Neo the next version of LuminarAI?
Luminar Neo is an innovative image editor powered by AI technologies of the future that simplifies complex editing routines and enables creators to bring their boldest ideas to life. And enjoy it.
Get speed and flexibility in your editing with our brand-new core engine and layers workflow.
The new engine we built for Luminar Neo is based on all the best solutions from our combined and evolved experience for maximum performance and creativity and is developed for achieving complex creative results.
Adjust the light in your photo for creative control over the lighting in a scene. You can control the exposure of an image based on the distance from the lens to independently adjust the background and foreground exposure.
Automatically remove spots on your images caused by dust and dirt on your lens and sensor.
Clean up unwanted power lines from the skies in your cityscapes.
Experiment with infinite creative possibilities by effortlessly combining two or more images in a shot.
...And much more.
The new technologies and innovative user experience in Luminar Neo make creative image editing simple and fun.
Luminar Neo is a quintessence of all our applications released to date. The software will retain almost all Luminar AI’s features and offer a great variety of innovations permeating the entire workflow for the best experience with the product inspired by you.
This version will have even more editing power under the hood. Channeling your inspiration into mind-blowing photos has never been easier with all-new cutting-edge AI-powered tools that will add up to the already existing go-to collection of Luminar AI. Intelligent tools such as AccentAI, SkyAI (replaces the sky automatically and adds water reflections), SkinAI, Sky EnhancerAI, StructureAI (adjusts detail and clarity), BodyAI, AtmosphereAI(adds weather effects based on image depth reconstruction), Portrait BokehAI, and Supercontrast, as well as the upcoming virtual light source emulation, automated removal of power lines and dust spots, and many more, are industry-leading and are designed to provide satisfying results effortlessly. You’ll always retain complete control over your photos thanks to the convenient interface.
To make the editing process smoother, we’ve built a powerful module-based engine that provides an overall better performance and convenience. It allows users to apply lots of different tools to an image without significant performance loss. The software will also enjoy ample opportunities for future optimization. Thanks to the new architecture, the app will be updated regularly. We’ll get more opportunities to incorporate new technologies, give you more editing possibilities, and allow Luminar Neo to advance faster in our creative journey.
Luminar Neo will be installed separately as a brand new application and will not overwrite Luminar AI or other software.
What is the 2022 Extensions Pack? What Extensions are included?
At Skylum, we are committed to developing Luminar Neo as a one-stop platform for creative photo editing. Extensions are a natural result of our company’s vision for this product.
In 2022 we released seven Extensions for Luminar
Neo:
HDR Merge has been available since July
Noiseless AI was released in August.
Upscale AI, AI Background Removal, Supersharp AI, Focus Stacking Extensions were delivered in November 2022
Magic Light AI was released in December.
What’s the difference between Luminar X Membership and the Luminar Neo Pro Subscription?
Luminar Neo’s Pro Monthly and Yearly Subscription plans give you access to the Luminar Neo app, all updates or new versions, as well as all Extensions available during the subscription period.
Luminar X Membership is a paid subscription for those who already own or subscribe to Luminar and want to take their creativity to the next level. Luminar X members enjoy monthly delivery of creative assets, including Luminar Presets, LUTs, and Sky textures. Luminar X members who opt for the Luminar X Membership Pro plan will also receive four Luminar tutorials and four photography tutorials per year.
Important: Luminar X Membership doesn't include the Luminar app or its Extensions.
What if I already have a Luminar Neo subscription? Will I get all the Extensions for free?
We are honoring our commitments to current Luminar Neo subscribers.
All artists who purchased a Luminar Neo subscription before August 16, 2022, will receive access to all Extensions released during their subscription period for free.
What happens to my Luminar Neo and Extensions if I cancel the subscription?
Canceling your subscription means you won’t be charged at the beginning of the next billing cycle. You’ll be able to keep using Luminar Neo and its Extensions for the duration of the paid period.
If you owned a lifetime license to Luminar Neo and any Extensions before subscribing, you will be able to use Luminar Neo and those Extensions for which you have a lifetime license after your subscription period ends. However, you will not get access to new Extensions and will lose access to any Extensions that were available to you during the subscription period but for which you do not own a lifetime license. You will also not have access to possible future new versions of the Luminar app.
Where can I download my Extensions?
The download process starts in your Skylum account.
Please note that your Extensions purchase is automatically linked to your billing email, so make sure to log in to a Skylum account associated with that email.
Sign in with your Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.
If you purchased your Extensions using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts in the My Products > App isn’t showing? section of your Skylum account.
In your account, you will see a My Software tab with all of your Skylum programs and extensions.
Navigate to the Extensions menu under Luminar Neo and сlick on the Run in Luminar Neo button.
Update to the latest Luminar Neo version or click I already have the latest version to proceed.
You’ll get redirected to Luminar Neo’s in-app Extension store. Click Install under the Extension to start the installation process.
What are the system requirements for Luminar Neo and which cameras are supported?
Luminar Neo should work on your computer as long as it meets the following minimum system requirements.
For Mac:
MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, including the M1 chip.
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
macOS 10.14.6 or higher. IMPORTANT: macOS 10.13 is not supported.
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display 1280x768 size or better
For Windows:
Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better
Open GL 3.3 or later compatible Graphics Cards
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Operating System Windows 10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS).
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display 1280x768 size or better
Luminar Neo RAW processing is based on our own powerful RAW engine. You can check the full list of supported cameras here. Also, we regularly update our library and make our own improvements to provide excellent support for new cameras.
Will the Supersharp AI Extension receive more options?
At Skylum, we take user input and testing seriously. During beta testing, we discovered that the experience with some of the options in Supersharp AI was not up to our standards.
Therefore, we decided to put these options through additional refinement procedures so that you get the best tool in the end. The improvements will be available for all Extension owners for free in future updates.
Will I be able to access my Luminar Neo Extensions in the plugin mode?
All Extensions that work with a single image (such as Noiseless AI) will be accessible when you use Luminar Neo as a plugin.
Also, you can use the HDR Merge, Focus Stacking, and Upscale AI Extensions from the Lightroom plugin. Achieve even more impressive results with any editing workflow.
Moreover, please keep in mind that if you invoke Luminar Neo from Photoshop or select the “Edit a Copy with Lightroom Adjustments” option in Lightroom Classic, you’ll get a TIFF file in the Luminar plugin.
Therefore, if you need to work with the RAW file in Luminar, you need to upload it in standalone mode.
Alternatively, using Lightroom Classic, you can choose ‘Export Original’ after right-clicking the photo > Export > Luminar Neo > Open Source Files.
Will I be able to migrate my LuminarAI Templates to Luminar Neo? How do I use Luminar Neo Migration Tool?
We understand that you’d love to use your previously created Templates in Luminar Neo. Therefore, you can download the Luminar Neo Migration tool from the My Software tab of your account.
Moreover, starting from the official release of Luminar Neo, we have been gradually converting your favorite Luminar AI Templates from our marketplace so you can install them in Luminar Neo. You can download the compatible files from the My Add-ons section of your Skylum account. Your collection of skies, textures, and objects are compatible with Luminar Neo as well.
The Luminar Neo Migration tool converts your Luminar AI Catalog into a Luminar Neo-compatible format and transfers your custom Templates.
Before using the Migration tool, please ensure that your Luminar AI and Luminar Neo are updated to the latest version.
On Windows, click Luminar > Help > Check for updates; on Mac, click Luminar > Check for updates.
Once the download is completed, install the Migration tool and launch it.
Click on the Add Catalogbutton and navigate to theLuminar AI Catalog that you’d like to migrate (it is possible to add several Catalogs if needed). The default location is the Picturesfolder. If you specified a custom location for your catalog, search your custom location.
Open the Luminar AI Catalogfolder and choose the.luminaraifile inside it.
Click on the Migratebutton.
Wait until ‘green checkmarks’ appear next to all the items that should be migrated. After that, the Migration Tool can be closed.
Start Luminar Neo.
In the top bar menu, clickLuminar Neo > File > Catalog > Open(on Windows) or File > Catalog > Open (on Mac).
Navigate to the same folder where your Luminar AI Catalog is located. The newly migrated Luminar Neo Catalog should be located next to the original Luminar AI Catalog. The name of the migrated Catalog should contain the ‘_migrated’ suffix.
Open the_migrated catalog folder. Select .luminarneocatalog file inside the migrated Catalog, and click Open.
Note: Erase and/or Clone and/or Augmented sky Edits from Luminar AI are gathered together in one ‘Luminar AI Adjustments’ Edit. You can only delete it by clicking on the Trash Can button. The rest of the tools can be re-edited in the Edits menu if needed.
The migrated Templates can be accessed in the Presets > My Presets tab.
What is Luminar Share?
Luminar Share is an app that allows Luminar Neo users to transfer photos from desktop to mobile (and in the opposite direction) wirelessly.
It also makes it easy for users to share edited photos to their social media accounts.
Features of Luminar Share include:
Wireless transfer of photos between the desktop Luminar Neo app and the Luminar Share mobile app
Mirroring of photos from Luminar Neo on a mobile device
Easy sharing of photos to social media
The Luminar Share app is available on both Android and iOS and is free for all Luminar Neo users.
What is HDR Merge extension and who’s entitled to a free HDR Merge extension?
HDR Merge is a custom-built technology in Luminar Neo for merging up to 10 exposure-bracketed images into a single HDR photo.
It is available as an extension and will appear as a separate module inside Luminar Neo.
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.
If merging multiple images, you’ll also benefit from auto-alignment and ghost reduction features. They come in handy when one or more shots are misaligned or when there are moving objects in the frame.
You can also start with just one photo, and the built-in AI will increase its dynamic range by analyzing and adjusting multiple parameters, such as tone, contrast, and details.
You’ll receive HDR Merge for free if you meet one of the following criteria:
you’re a Skylum customer with a Luminar Neo subscription;
you’re an owner of both Luminar Neo and Aurora HDR (2019 and up).
Aurora HDR (2019 and up) users who don’t own Luminar Neo have an opportunity to subscribe to Luminar Neo with a loyalty discount andreceive HDR Merge and other Extensions that will come out during their subscription period for free.
Important note: HDR Merge works ONLY as a part of Luminar Neo.
What is the Noiseless AI Extension? How is it different from the Denoise tool in Luminar Neo?
Noiseless AI is an AI-based pro-level Extension for Luminar Neo that reduces noise in your images. It works with raw and non-raw image formats, but the best results can be achieved with raw photos.
Thanks to Noiseless AI, you no longer have to compromise on ISO when capturing photos. Based on deep photo analysis, Noiseless AI determines an image’s noise level and suggests one of three noise reduction presets – low, middle, or high. Now there’s no need for meticulous close-ups to evenly mask a noisy area, as one click gets rid of noise throughout the photo.
Additionally, you can change noise reduction levels manually with three sliders at your disposal: Luminosity, Color, and Details.
The algorithms built into Noiseless AI open the door to higher-quality results while leaving you in full control.
How can I convert my lifetime license to a subscription?
In 2022, Luminar Neo is reaching its full potential and becoming a platform. Therefore, we’re not releasing a new version but will keep bringing improvements to the existing product.
For all current owners of a Luminar Neo lifetime license, we offer the biggest discount on the first year of a subscription plan.
During your subscription period, you will get immediate access to all updates or new Luminar app versions. With the Pro plan, you will also gain access to all currently available Extensions as well as Extensions released during your subscription period.
When you switch to the subscription plan, you can continue using your current installation and access the Extensions menu inside the app.
Just make sure to keep your software up-to-date by clicking Luminar Neo > Help > Check for updates (on Windows) or Luminar Neo > Check for updates (on Mac).
The transition process is seamless and helps you retain all the previously made editing progress.
Can I use Luminar Neo as a plug-in?
Luminar Neo is a universal solution that can function both as a standalone editor and a plug-in.
Luminar Neo can be used as a plug-in or extension for:
Lightroom Classic (starting from version 6);
Photoshop (from version CS5);
Photos for macOS.
Will batch processing be available in HDR Merge?
HDR Merge is an extension built into Luminar Neo, so it uses Luminar Neo’s catalog and export window. Therefore, it cannot batch-process photos on its own.
However, you can easily sync adjustments applied to the already created HDR photos:
Apply the necessary edits to one of the images.
Right-click it and select Adjustments>Copy Adjustments.
While holding CTRL (on Windows)/CMD (on macOS) key on your keyboard, multi-select the images which you would like to edit in the same way.
Right-click one of the selected images and choose Adjustments > Sync/Paste Adjustments.
Finish by using the Export command to batch export multiple photos
Will third-party plug-ins be supported? (including Aurora HDR and LuminarAI)
With the initial release of Luminar Neo, the use of Photoshop-style plugins is not expected to be included. However, we clearly understand the popularity of this request and are actively exploring its implementation.
Our brand-new Luminar Neo engine and layers workflow mean that support is possible. This will pave the way for smoother integrations with other specialized plugins.
We’re truly excited about the dramatic opportunities to improve performance and expand capabilities that the new Luminar Neo engine offers. We look forward to revealing more details in 2022.
How to download and activate LuminarAI?
Your download links will be waiting for you in your Skylum account.
NOTE:Your LuminarAI purchase is linked to the billing email address you provided. Use that email to log in to your Skylum Account or, if needed, create a new Skylum Account tied to that email address.
If you already have an account, sign in with Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, or your email and password.
If you don’t have an account, you can create it here. Make sure to choose the same email used for the LuminarAI purchase.
If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.
In your account, you will see a My Software tab with all of your Skylum software, including LuminarAI.
Find the tab with LuminarAI. Download LuminarAI by clicking the Download button.
With LuminarAI we made the activation process easier and faster for you. There’s no need to remember your license number in order to use LuminarAI. Now you may activate LuminarAI directly from your account.
By default, all our software launches in trial mode when you first open it. When you start LuminarAI, you’ll see a window that prompts you to log in to your Skylum Account.
To activate LuminarAI:
If you already have a Skylum account, sign in with a linked Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.
If you don’t have a Skylum account, click Register and create a Skylum Account. You can sign up with a Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple account, or you can sign up using your email and a password.
If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.
Congratulations! You’ve activated LuminarAI.
Still don’t see LuminarAI in your account? Our support team will help you with that.
What is LuminarAI?
LuminarAI is an all-new application and plug-in and the first fully AI-powered image editing software in the world.
While Skylum is well-known for building software that taps into artificial intelligence for great results, LuminarAI is entirely different.
We built LuminarAI with artificial intelligence at its core. Artificial intelligence saves you time and effort. Before, traditional editing software was outdated. It was time-consuming and hard to learn. It required effort and skills to get satisfying results. With LuminarAI, you can create great-looking photos much faster. It’s perfect for anyone, of any skill level.
While other companies use artificial intelligence as a catchphrase, LuminarAI is packed full of truly smart technology. LuminarAI features many AI tools that allow you to get more done in less time. Innovations like SkyAI, FaceAI, BodyAI, IrisAI, AtmosphereAI and more give your images a memorable style and a competitive edge. Without sacrificing quality, speed or creative options.
What are the system requirements for LuminarAI?
LuminarAI should work on your computer as long as it meets the following minimum system requirements.
For Mac:
MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
macOS 10.13.6 or higher. IMPORTANT: macOS 10.12 is not supported.
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display 1280x768 size or better
Starting from Update 3, LuminarAI runs natively on the M1 chip.
For Windows:
Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device
CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better
Open GL 3.3 or later compatible Graphics Cards
Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)
Operating System Windows 10 (only 64-bit OS) or higher. IMPORTANT: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are not supported.
Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance
Display 1280x768 size or better
Are third-party plug-ins supported? (including Aurora HDR and Luminar 4)
In our other applications, third-party plug-ins are supported and send back the processed image as a new layer.
One of the changes in LuminarAI is the switch from layers to a Local Adjustments tool and smart segmentation of our AI-powered tools. This is why there will be no third-party plugin support in LuminarAI. If you need to merge bracketed photos, we suggest using Aurora HDR in its standalone mode.
Can I use LuminarAI as a plug-in?
LuminarAI is a universal solution that can function both as a standalone editor and a plug-in.
Using LuminarAI as a plug-in, you’ll be able to bring creative and timesaving workflow to your host application. LuminarAI allows you to revolutionize the way you enhance photos but conveniently fits into your current workflow.
LuminarAI can be used as a plug-in or extension for:
Lightroom Classic (starting from version 6)
Photoshop (from version CS5)
Photos for macOS
Does LuminarAI handle RAW files?
Of course! LuminarAI RAW processing is based on our own powerful RAW engine. We regularly update our library and make our own improvements to provide perfect support for new cameras. You can check the full list of supported cameras here.
Can I use other skies/textures/objects in LuminarAI?
Yes, you can use your own sky textures and objects in LuminarAI.
SkyAI will work with your own photos if they are in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG and TIFF. Here are guidelines on preparing skies for best results. Augmented SkyAI will work with your own objects if they are in PNG format with the Alpha channel or JPG format with a fully black background.
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Difference between Luminar apps
Luminar 4
Intelligent Photo Editor
LuminarAI
AI Photo Editor
Luminar Neo
Creative Image Editor
Features
Layers
Using RAW images as layers
Ability to use one editing tool multiple times
Built-in library of Textures & Overlays
Management of user’s Textures & Overlays
Flexible user-centric order of application of tools while editing an image
Application of any editing tool to any image layer
Save all the layers with images and masks to a Preset / Look / Template for double reuse
Applying Presets / Looks / Templates to any layer, independently of each other. Applying a Preset / Look / Template does not discard previously made changes.
Application of a few Presets / Looks / Templates to one image with unique own masks
Speed of editing tool does not depend on the number of tools applied to the image
100+ classic and AI-based solutions for professional results
Remove Dust Spots
Remove Dust Spots
Select and remove dust spots in one click
RelightAI
RelightAI
Control the light in 3D space
Remove Powerlines
Remove Powerlines
Detect and get rid of powerlines automatically
Luminar Share
Luminar Share
Easily share images between desktop and mobile
Main release in February
Presets
Presets
Enhance your image in one click
Layers
Layers
Manipulate multiple photos with image layers
First free update
MaskAI
MaskAI
Detect and select elements with AI for quick tool application
Portrait Background RemovalAI
Portrait Background RemovalAI
Remove portrait backgrounds automatically
The product will be delivered to you in three stages. The Early Access version is available right now. The full version will be delivered to you in February via software updates. Later on, additional features will be added via the first free major upgrade.
What is Early Access and what can I expect from it?
Luminar Neo Early Access is a preliminary product release for our most devoted customers who want to shape the product together with us. The Early Access version delivers most of the core Luminar functionality together with three new AI-driven features. We would highly appreciate your feedback on the performance of those three features. You can leave your feedback right in the app.