Luminar Neo for Mac

Luminar Neo for Mac is an advanced AI-powered photo editor that allows its users to take full control over their photo projects by taking advantage of tools that can automatically select, isolate, manipulate on-screen objects such as backgrounds, foregrounds, human subjects, and create striking visual creations that are ready for use in professional projects, online publishing, print, and more.

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It provides all the necessary tools to create vibrant and eye-catching colors. With features like Accent AI, you can effortlessly balance hue, saturation, highlights, contrast, and details using a single slider. However, if you prefer more control, you can fine-tune each element individually using manual controls.

Note: Requires registration for the 7-day trial version.

Overview

Luminar Neo is a next-generation photo editing software that combines artificial intelligence (AI) and powerful editing tools to enhance your creative possibilities. With an array of advanced features, it allows photographers and digital artists to bring their visions to life with ease.

Whether you're a professional seeking to streamline your workflow or an amateur looking to enhance your photographs, it offers a range of tools to suit your needs.

Offered as a standalone application for macOS and as a useful plugin for 3rd party photo editing apps such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, and Photos® for macOS, Luminar Neo for macOS by Skylum represents the best way users of all knowledge levels can harness the power of AI in the photo editing environment.

The ability of this app to automatically detect objects in photos can lead to a striking acceleration of daily workflow for professional photo editors and home users alike.

Users can select and change (or delete) backgrounds from photos, create bokeh effects with customizable blur, softness, and glow, extract additional fine grain data from photos by enhancing them with AI upscalers, and change the visual style of dark photos with a powerful Relight AI tool that can create new lights and illuminate objects spatially inside a 2D image, and much more.

In order to help users quickly access all objects present in their images, this app can automatically mask up to 9 types of objects (skies, water, mountains, plants, buildings, vehicles, ground…), enabling anyone to simply click and select the desired layer and manipulate it.

Some of the most effective tools inside the offering of Luminar Neo are the ability to automatically remove power lines, add atmospheric elements such as sun rays or fog/mist/haze, automatically remove blemishes, perform a wide array of picture adjustment passes (detail upgrade, denoiser, mood changer, AI enhancer that can focus on image elements such as shadows, highlights, and more), and do all forms of color correction.

It combines the features found in previous app releases such as Luminar 4 and Luminar AI, but it also introduces many other AI-powered features that make photo editing faster, more streamlined and more powerful.

Itcan be accessed either via monthly or yearly subscription or purchased for extended with a lifetime license. A free trial mode is offered for first-time users. The app is optimized for all modern versions of macOS.

Main Features

AI-Powered Tools
It harnesses the power of AI to automate complex tasks, such as sky replacement, object removal, and portrait enhancement. These tools intelligently analyze your images, saving you time and effort.

Adaptive Templates
The software provides an extensive collection of customizable templates that adapt to the specific needs of your images. These templates enable you to achieve consistent and stunning results effortlessly.

Advanced Masking and Layers
The app introduces a refined masking and layering system, empowering users to apply precise adjustments to specific areas of their images. This feature allows for non-destructive editing, ensuring maximum flexibility and control.

Local Adjustments
The software offers an array of localized adjustment tools, enabling users to make selective edits to specific areas of their photos. Whether it's adjusting exposure, color, or sharpness, you have complete control over the final result.

Advanced Color Grading
It includes advanced color grading tools, allowing users to create visually striking images with personalized color schemes and tonal adjustments.

How to Use

Importing Images: To begin editing, import your images into the software by either dragging and dropping them onto the workspace or using the file menu. It supports various file formats, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of cameras and devices.

Applying Adjustments: Once your image is loaded, you can start applying adjustments using the various editing tools available. The software offers a comprehensive set of tools, including exposure, color, detail, and creative effects, enabling you to achieve your desired look.

Using AI-Powered Tools: Take advantage of the AI-powered tools to automate tasks like sky replacement, object removal, and portrait enhancement. Simply select the desired tool and follow the prompts to achieve professional results effortlessly.

Applying Local Adjustments: For precise edits, utilize the local adjustment tools to target specific areas of your image. These tools allow you to selectively enhance or modify specific regions while leaving the rest of the image untouched.

Exporting and Sharing: Once you have finalized your edits, export your images in various formats and resolutions suitable for your intended use. It also provides seamless integration with popular social media platforms, allowing you to share your work with the world.

6 reasons why Luminar Neo is the best!

• User-friendly and intuitive interface ensures that it is easy for everyone to use.
• Utilize powerful AI tools to replace skies, enhance landscapes, and improve portraits.
• Access a variety of editing tools, such as layers, masking, and local adjustments.
• Compatible with Windows, macOS, and can be used as a plugin for Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Save time and achieve professional-level results with the help of diverse presets.
• Benefit from regular updates and new features, ensuring continuous improvement.

FAQ

What is Luminar Neo?
It has been built from the ground up to provide a unique experience compared to previous versions of Luminar. It incorporates your favorite LuminarAI tools while introducing advanced technologies and significant core changes.

The familiar Luminar design is retained, ensuring a user-friendly and enjoyable editing process.

Can I use Luminar Neo as a standalone application or as a plugin for other software?
Yes, it can be used both as a standalone application and as a plugin for other software, such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

Can I access my edits on multiple devices?
Yes, you can sync your edits using Skylum's Creative Cloud, allowing you to access your work seamlessly across multiple devices.

Does Luminar Neo offer RAW file support?
Yes, it supports RAW files from a wide range of camera models, ensuring that you can work with high-quality, unprocessed image data.

Can I customize the user interface to suit my preferences?
Yes, it provides customization options, allowing you to tailor the user interface to your liking, including workspace layout, tool arrangement, and keyboard shortcuts.

What’s new in Luminar Neo?
Luminar Neo represents a significant leap forward in AI-based editing. One key differentiating factor is its modular engine, which evenly distributes the processing load for faster image editing. This enables you to apply numerous tools to an image without experiencing significant performance issues, while also automatically saving all edits.

It offers powerful new tools designed to expedite post-processing tasks. It can automatically remove dust spots and power lines, facilitate object masking and scene relighting, support multiple layers for complex ideas, and provide blending and masking modes for creating collages and applying double exposure effects across all layers.

Additionally, the introduction of the Luminar Share mobile app for iOS and Android allows seamless and quick transfer of images from your phone to your computer.

What is the difference between the Ultimate and Pro plans?
In both plans, you get access to the Luminar Neo photo editor app with Pro Extensions, but with the Ultimate plan, you also get:

• Educational video library
• 300+ Exclusive Presets or LUTs
• 300+ Unique Skies or Overlays
• 20 new creative items per month
• The possibility to use the app on three devices instead of one
• A bigger discount (15% instead of 10%) on Marketplace items (Skies, Presets, LUTs, Overlays, etc.)

Alternatives

Adobe Photoshop: Adobe's industry-standard image editing software offers a comprehensive set of tools and features, making it suitable for professionals.

Affinity Photo: Affinity Photo is a feature-rich and affordable alternative to Luminar Neo. It provides a comprehensive set of editing tools and supports both Windows and macOS.

Capture One: Designed for professional photographers, Capture One offers powerful editing capabilities and exceptional RAW image processing. It provides advanced tools for organizing and editing images, but it may be more complex for beginners.

DxO PhotoLab: DxO PhotoLab is known for its excellent automatic image corrections and powerful RAW processing.

ON1 Photo RAW: ON1 Photo RAW combines photo organization, editing, and effects into one application. It offers advanced features and a user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both beginners and enthusiasts.

Pricing

Luminar Neo is available for purchase on the Skylum website. Pricing may vary based on promotional offers and upgrades. It is advisable to visit the official website for the most up-to-date pricing information.

• Pro Monthly - €11.95/mo
• Pro Yearly - €8.25/mo
• Lifetime Plan - €149 (1 Perpetual license)
• Lifetime with Extensions - €398 (1 Perpetual license)

System Requirements

macOS, Intel® Core™ i5 or equivalent processor, 8 GB RAM, 10 GB free hard disk space.

PROS

• Intuitive user interface that caters to both beginners and professionals.
• Powerful AI-powered tools automate complex editing tasks.
• Extensive collection of customizable templates for consistent and stunning results.
• Advanced masking and layers system for precise adjustments.
• Seamless integration with popular social media platforms for easy sharing.

CONS

• Some advanced features may have a learning curve for beginners.
• Certain features may require a more powerful computer for optimal performance.

Note: Requires registration for the trial version.

Also Available: Download Luminar Neo for Windows