It’s completely automated! Just click to mask the objects you want: people, sky, buildings, vehicles, water, plants, mountains, and both natural and artificial ground.
Vector masking tool, even for detailed photos
The variety of objects you can mask in a click goes far beyond human figures. The AI is so precise it even differentiates pavement from dirt and grass, in addition to picking out the main subject.
Seamlessly Mask and Modify with Our Masking Editor
Enhance your AI image masking with fine-tuned manual adjustments for photo editing.
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No hassles when masking a photo
From beginners to pro photographers, everybody struggles with image masking. It takes time and lots of precise manual work. Fortunately, Luminar Neo has made it easier than ever.
Just click on the name of an object in the menu to mask it in an image.
No need to deal with layers, brushes, and manual selections.
In some cases, you won’t need layers at all; just apply edits right inside the mask.
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Trustpilot
6 days ago
Great replacement for Lightroom
I've used Lightroom for years and love Luminar as a replacement - and their email follow up to questions is superb!
Richard Shusha
6 days ago
Easy to use and very powerful
I'm blown away at how useful this software is. It's made my photo editing so much easier.
Dino Mastropaolo
Apr 23
Great software
Great software. I made a mistake when registering and emailed skylum and they got back to me within a few hours and resolved the issue. Great product, responsive team. Thank you!
Johnny
Apr 21
Luminar NEO = Great software and support
Luminar NEO is a great piece of software, the results are amazing and I was fully blown away with the denoise option, never seen something like that before, truly XXI century tech! Great support and a very nice team. I hope they are very successful now and in the future!
M. Gallardo
Apr 19
Best photo editting software ever
I love this software, it is SO easy to use and intuitive; takes my pictures to a new level.
The customer service is really great as well, if you need any help at all with it (I've had a couple of download issues with updates, I'm sure it's my terrible internet connection, but they sent me a link within 24 hours of my asking and it worked great)
Chris Mercer
Apr 3
Luminar Neo is maturing fast
Luminar Neo is maturing into a first class photo editing software. In the first quarter of this year it has full fold many of its promises made at it debut, can’t wait to see what they will give us next.
Joe O.
Mar 18
I had entered a burn-out phase with…
I had entered a burn-out phase with photography. I love landscape photography but with aging and work I am limited on energy and time. However now being able to use any of my hundreds of sky shots I have taken over the last 30 years and instantly plug them into any of my landscape shots....well it is difficult to describe how nice and fulfilling it has been. I can't say enough about the program. Also the adjustments I can make with all the other features is revolutionary. Thank you.
Steve Browning
Mar 7
Skylum software is simply next level
Skylum software is simply next level. It allows me to deliver previously unimaginable results in minutes. Sometimes I just do not have the time to faff around with a sophisticated package like PS. In fairness, Skylums AI technology often wipes the floor with these packages in both time and results. Five Stars
Simon
One-click solutions. Pro results
RelightAI
Fix exposure and backlit photos, making them shine. Highlight or darken any areas of your image perfectly.
Line RemovalAI
Get a clear sky without power lines. Transform your cityscapes, urban landscapes, or travel photos in a click.
Mobile sharing
Share photos from and to your smartphone whenever you like. Edit photos from anywhere.
Portrait Background RemovalAI
Boost creativity in your photography. Turn a tedious background into a vivid one for a marvelous effect.
Dust RemovalAI
Automatically select and remove blemishes in a second. As easy as that.
Lightning-fast engine
Luminar Neo is module-based, and individual modules can be optimized separately, allowing the software to achieve optimal performance.
Realize your vision by masking pictures to perfection
Learn tips and picture masking tricks to improve your editing results.
Masking edits is a convenient technique to keep parts of an image untouched while selecting objects for enhancement.
Which keyboard shortcuts are used with the masking tool?
In Luminar Neo’s intuitive workflow, you don’t have to memorize shortcuts. Simply click the name of an object from the menu that will appear in the tool to mask it in your photo. An outline will appear immediately, and you can experiment with your editing by making the mask transparent.
Why are select and mask not working?
A traditional photo editing app with a masking tool can typically only select human figures automatically. Luminar Neo automatically masks nine types of objects that are recognized by the AI at its core. If you don’t see the list of masks Luminar Neo probably doesn’t recognize the objects in your photo. Try a different one!
Can I copy a mask to another layer?
Yes, if you duplicate a layer, the mask is duplicated too.
What types of masks can I use?
There’s a big variety! The Luminar Neo photo editor detects up to nine separate elements in an image for the perfect mask: people, skies, buildings, vehicles, water, plants, mountains, and both natural and artificial ground.
Can I customize a masked image?
Of course! You can create any art you want with the help of AI masking. Additionally, you can use various brushes with your mask, such as the gradient brush. Fill the mask or play with transparency and blend it with other parts of the image. Luminar Neo is valuable for photography as well as graphic design.
What is masking AI?
Mask AI is a smart tool that eliminates the tedious and time-consuming work of manual masking. Mask AI not only recognizes the main subject but automatically detects separate elements in a photo: people, skies, architecture, transportation, flora, water, mountains, natural ground, and artificial ground. When you press Mask AI, Luminar Neo automatically detects all the elements that are present in your photo. Then you can effortlessly apply the mask simply pressing the button with the name of the element that you want to mask. Additionally, in the Mask Actions tab you can show, fill, clear, copy, paste or invert the detected mask.
What is masking in photo editing?
Masking in photo editing refers to the process of selectively hiding or revealing certain portions of an image. It involves creating a "mask" that determines which parts of the image should be visible and which parts should be concealed. It’s handy for applying adjustments only to a part of the image.
Can I mask an image with different types of objects using the Mask AI tool?
MAbsolutely! Using the Luminar Neo’s image masking tool, you can mask a picture with different objects. The AI-driven approach makes it even easier and more precise than manual masking, especially for complex shapes or intricate details.
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
