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Photographers, artists and any user requiring a photo editing solution to optimize and improve the quality of their photos

About Luminar Neo

Simple photo editor with AI that helps edit your photos as you imagine it in your eyes.

Luminar Neo calculates the depth of a photo and creates a 3D map, making it possible to spread light naturally in 3D space across a 2D image. You can also relight the background and foreground separately, meaning you can darken parts of the image as well. This opens up an opportunity for creative relighting in order to bring your artistic vision to life. Portrait Background RemovalAI is a powerful feature created on the basis of MaskAI, the smart AI technology that quickly detects and selects the objects in the photo. Forget about time-consuming manual selections. Remove the whole background behind the people in your photo, automatically. Portrait Background RemovalAI helps every Luminar artist expand their ideas. Pull the focus on your subject or get the perfect space for further adjustments in your creative compositions.

Pricing

Starting Price:
$59 per year

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Ratings/Reviews - 77 User Reviews

Overall 4.8 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Company Information

Skylum
Founded: 2008
United States
skylum.com/luminar-neo

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  • Anastasiia R.
    Freelance Photographer
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Photo editor with great features"

    Posted 2025-11-12

    Pros: Great variety of tools for beginners and pros
    AI tools and batch processing
    Intuitive interface

    Cons: It may take longer to process large objects
    Tools with AI generation may take a little longer to achieve the desired result

    Overall: I like Luminar Neo because it's multifunctional, offering both basic photo editing tools and continually improving its functionality with AI tools that speed up editing and offer new creative possibilities. The photo editor is constantly being improved, adding new useful features and making existing ones more user-friendly. I especially enjoy working with Sky AI, Upscale AI, and the features that help improve lighting in photos. Overall, Luminar Neo covers all my photo editing needs, and the interface is quite user-friendly

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  • Cary D.
    Photographer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Great Software"

    Posted 2025-10-14

    Pros: The interface is clean and intuitive — you can start editing without spending hours watching tutorials. AI tools like background removal, relighting, and automatic adjustments genuinely speed up the workflow. Presets are a huge time-saver, especially when applying a consistent look to a full photo set.

    Cons: Exporting large batches of photos can be noticeably slow.

    Overall: Luminar Neo is an excellent photo editor for photographers who want professional-looking results without the steep learning curve.
    It’s not perfect, but it offers a great balance between ease of use, creative power, and performance.
    Definitely worth trying if you want to streamline your editing process and focus more on creativity.

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  • Gilly B.
    Photographer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
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    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Luminar is a must-have for creative photographers"

    Posted 2025-09-11

    Pros: The AI tools are truly impressive. I love the portrait enhancement features that help improve skin tones and overall look in no time. The software also integrates well with my other editing tools, making it a versatile addition to my workflow.

    Cons: There is a slight lag when working with very high-resolution images, but the overall experience is still fantastic

    Overall: Luminar seamlessly integrates with other software in my toolkit. I often use it alongside Lightroom and Photoshop, and Luminar slots in perfectly. Whether I’m batch processing RAW files or doing fine-tuned local adjustments, it performs reliably and efficiently.

    The interface is clean, modern, and intuitive. I didn’t need to watch hours of tutorials to get started. The layout makes sense, and most tools are exactly where you expect them to be. This ease of use makes it ideal not only for professionals but also for enthusiastic hobbyists. Luminar is smart, fast, and creatively empowering.

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  • Lisa P.
    Content Manager
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Good software"

    Posted 2025-09-03

    Pros: - The AI tools are genuinely helpful and speed up editing.
    - Huge variety of presets to choose from.
    - Wide range of tools available.
    - Very easy to use, even if you’re not an expert.

    Cons: - The AI tools don’t always deliver perfect results.
    - Some basic functions, like adding text or drawing, are missing.

    Overall: I’ve been using Luminar Neo for over six months now, and what I appreciate most is how little time I need to spend editing. The software is designed for people who want quick but effective results. With plenty of ready-made solutions like presets and LUTs, you can get your photos looking great in just a few clicks. The overall functionality is broad, and I like that the team keeps adding new features and improvements.

    If you’re like me and don’t enjoy spending hours tweaking every detail, Luminar Neo is definitely worth considering. It gives you powerful tools without overwhelming you, making the whole editing process smooth and efficient.

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  • Lill Z.
    Photographer
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "I liked the interface design"

    Posted 2025-08-21

    Pros: It's modern, aesthetically pleasing, nothing irritating. You can customize it for yourself, and this is important for visual perception. It's also convenient that you can now clear the cache directly from the settings.

    Cons: I would like more export settings. There are a minimum of them now, and in some scenarios this is not enough.

    Overall: Neo is an editor that doesn't interfere with your work, but on the contrary, helps you. It's a godsend for everyday and creative shooting

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  • Marharyta M.
    Freelance photographer
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "My go-to photo editor now"

    Edited 2025-08-12

    Pros: Luminar makes editing really easy. Tools such as Enhance AI, Sky Replacement and some portrait features produce impressive results really quickly, yet still allow for precise adjustments. The interface is intuitive and well-designed. Also, integration as a Lightroom plugin adds valuable flexibility to my workflow.

    Cons: - Some AI tools could use refinement
    - Sometimes the software lags on large projects
    - File management is less efficient than in Lightroom

    Overall: After months of use, Luminar has become my default editor. It's fast and creative. Perfect for quick touch-ups or going full creative mode. Recommend.

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  • Elirt W.
    Photographer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Luminar Neo does what it should."

    Posted 2025-06-12

    Pros: The program is ideal if you want to work intuitively, and not sit in front of YouTube to understand how to use each tool. Everything is intuitive: the toolbar is logically structured, the transitions between modules are smooth. An excellent choice for those who just want to improve the photo.

    Cons: Some tools lack fine-tuning. For example, graduated filters could be made more flexible.

    Overall: Luminar Neo does what it should: helps the photographer reveal the idea of ​​the shot. It doesn't interfere, doesn't weigh you down, doesn't scare you. That's the main thing.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2025-07-16
    Thank you for taking the time to describe your experience with us! We greatly appreciate your feedback and hope that you'll continue to enjoy editing your photos using Luminar Neo.
  • A Luminar Neo User
    Content maker
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
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    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "A reliable travel companion"

    Posted 2025-05-26

    Pros: I process photos on my laptop while traveling. Neo works well even on my old MacBook. Color, sharpness, easy style — and you're done. It's especially convenient to save presets and apply them to a whole series of photos. Export is fast and hassle-free.

    Cons: It would be nice if there was offline synchronization or cloud projects — this would be useful if I fly frequently.

    Overall: If you're a travel photographer or a blogger on the go — this is the perfect editor. Minimum time, maximum visual effect.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2025-07-16
    Thank you for rating our software with 5 stars! We greatly appreciate your review, and your suggestions are valuable to us. We will use your feedback to keep improving Luminar Neo.
  • Phillip W.
    Content creator
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Perfect for both amateur and professional photographers"

    Posted 2025-05-01

    Pros: Whether I’m working on professional projects or personal photos, Luminar always provides great results. The AI-powered tools make adjustments effortless, making the interface easy to navigate.

    Cons: Some features are a little hard to master at first, but the software becomes intuitive after getting used to them.

    Overall: I can’t recommend Luminar enough. It works great for photographers at any level and offers tools that make editing faster and easier. The AI tools help streamline my workflow.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2025-07-16
    Hello! Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review. We have lots of educational resources if you need help mastering the features: https://support.skylum.com/
  • Giuseppe P.
    Medical doctor
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
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    Pricing
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Contacting support team"

    Posted 2024-03-11

    Pros: Awesome team support. I had a problem on Sunday morning and they resolved it in ten minutes answering in real time.

    Cons: The program is still evolving and sometimes you need to wait for the new update.

    Overall: I love this software because you can do everything you need for you photo without big complications and with great results.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-03-26
    Hello Giuseppe! Thank you for leaving us a review. We appreciate your feedback. We are evolving to make your experience with Luminar Neo even better!
  • Carlos R.
    User
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Extraordinary photo-editing software."

    Posted 2024-03-07

    Pros: *Very easy to use.
    *Modern and nice design.
    *Fast editing with amazing results.
    *A multitude of presets that save time and work.
    *Fine-tuning of each preset.

    Cons: Telephone support in Spanish language.

    Overall: Easy and fun, short learning curve, with many editing possibilities. Surprising results even for inexperienced users like me.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-03-11
    Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear you are enjoying editing your photos with Luminar Neo. Please kindly note that we don't offer phone support because we truly believe it wouldn't be possible to provide the same effective help over the phone. If you received an answer via phone, it was not from us because we do not provide a public phone number.
  • A Luminar Neo User
    Lead Engineer
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
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    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Excellent and easy to use! Very good customer service! "

    Edited 2024-03-07

    Pros: Great program with a very good user Interface.
    Excellent customer service! Had a question about the installing process.
    And was helped very quickly by the customer service!

    Cons: Only had problem with the installation. Could not login via start up on the Skylum account.
    Overall everything is good!

    Overall: Good program for beginners and pro' s! Easy to use even without reading the manual! Very fast and many presets to use!

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-03-11
    We're thrilled to hear that you're happy with our product! Thanks a lot for leaving a review. Our support team is always ready to help you out with anything you need. Don't hesitate to reach out to us anytime!
  • Claudio G.
    Photographer
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Great product"

    Edited 2024-03-01

    Pros: The ease of use and the precision of the tools make this software one of the best I have ever used. I consider it essential for post-processing exceptional photos.

    Cons: I've been using it for a year and so far I haven't found any defects.

    Overall: I used to use other tools for photo post production but since I tried Luminar I only use this software.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-03-11
    Hello! Thank you for your feedback, it means a lot to us. We hope that you continue enjoying Luminar Neo.
  • Nik H.
    Senior
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Wonderful"

    Posted 2024-02-26

    Pros: Luminar Neo is versatile, easy to learn and use. And gives you good results. And there are all the options you need - and even some more.

    Cons: Sometimes it could be nice to use different text and fonts, but, then again, it is not that important.

    Overall: I have used, and still use both Photoshop and Lightroom. But these past few years I mostly only use Luminar Neo. In Luminar Neo you have everything you would ever need. And, yes, sometimes I also use Luminar Neo just to play around, kind of as an amusement. Silly, yes, but that is how wonderful Luminar Neo is.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-03-11
    Hey! Thank you for writing us a review, we appreciate it. We're glad that Luminar Neo brings you joy.
  • A Luminar Neo User
    User
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Superb Processing/Editing Program"

    Posted 2024-02-21

    Pros: Much easier to use than Photoshop, with better results in shorter time. I use it in conjunction with Apple Photos as an external editor. I originally started a subscription after evaluating Luminar Neo against other editors such as Inpaint, and Super Eraser for the erase application. Luminar turned out to be best. Later I discovered its AI functions, which are quite impressive.

    Cons: The DeNoise sliders need improvement. I obtain better results with Topaz DeNoise, and use it for photos taken at high Iso. The erase brush is not perfect, and multiple applications are required to obtain acceptable results with complicated backgrounds.

    Overall: Excellent. This program has exceeded my expectations, especially in the use of AI in editing (Structure sliders for example). Erase functions are the main attraction (can still be improved), but I also use dodge/burn and the clone tool quite a bit. Many photos can be dramatically improved with a change of sky. Much, much easier and faster than Photoshop.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-02-26
    Thank you for taking the time to write us a detailed review. We value your opinion, and we appreciate your feedback. We will do our best to enhance the functionality of Luminar Neo to make it the best it can possibly be.
  • A Luminar Neo User
    Hobby photographer
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 20,000 or More
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Excellent program, but a little bit too slow"

    Posted 2024-02-15

    Pros: The program is very easy to use, and thanks to the tutorials on youtube, even beginners can quickly achieve good results. I can only praise the support: a small problem (the raw profiles were not displayed, although they were RAW images) was solved quickly and competently.

    Cons: The speed for loading the images is simply too long (despite the new fast computer). there are camera profiles available for RAW images, but I have not yet found an automatic lens correction like in Lightroom.

    Overall: Very good tool to quickly achieve appealing results, good additional AI tools, unfortunately with weaknesses in speed.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-02-26
    Thanks for the review! We are working every day to improve Luminar Neo's performance and functionality. You can find an instruction on how to use automatic lens correction in this article (in the Develop tool): https://userguide.skylum.com/hc/en-us/articles/11541976239890-Working-with-the-Essential-Tools
  • A Luminar Neo User
    Retired
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Excellent support"

    Posted 2024-02-15

    Pros: I have had several minor issues about using Luminar Neo and have therefore consulted the support team.
    On each occasion I have been very pleased with the speed of response and the answers to my issues, which have all been resolved due to the assistance received.

    Cons: Doesn't apply as all my issues were resolved by the team.

    Overall: Excellent support from the team. The response to my issues was almost immediate and all the issues were resolved by them. Can highly recommend!

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-02-26
    We're happy to hear that your issues have been resolved! Thank you for the review, and we hope that you continue enjoying Luminar Neo.
  • Mike B.
    Customer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Luminar Neo"

    Posted 2024-02-13

    Pros: Easy programme to use for post processing with lots of presets and tools that work, and I like being able to use it as a plug-in to Apple Photo.

    Cons: Difficult if you are not totally computer savvy to update and get new presets in to Luminar Neo in my opinion.

    Overall: Good; brilliant support that has been very rapid in responding and all replies to emails handled by one person which is appreciated by this customer.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-02-26
    Thank you for the feedback! We appreciate it a lot. If you need any help with Luminar Neo functionality, our user guide will be useful to you: https://userguide.skylum.com/hc/en-us/categories/11539094543890-Luminar-Neo
  • A Luminar Neo User
    Retired manager
    Used the software for: Less than 6 months
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Beginner's thoughts"

    Edited 2024-02-14

    Pros: Ease of use, several very useful features (e.g. super sharp, relight), very good masking.
    Very responsive support.

    Cons: - no possibility to attach comments to photos;
    - lack of function to add individual photo to album (catalog view - > select photo-> right click on photo->the only possibility to choose is "Create album"),
    - no chance to organize albums (no tags)

    Overall: I would recommend Luminar Neo for quick adjustments of photos.
    For other more demanding use of features there is longer experience needed.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-02-13
    Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your suggestions. Please kindly note that you can add an individual photo by following the steps described in this article from our user guide: https://userguide.skylum.com/hc/en-us/articles/11541149780754-Editing-a-Single-Image
  • Elaine L.
    Artisan
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Why Luminar Neo"

    Posted 2024-02-09

    Pros: I like they offer pretty much everything I need to add on my pictures. It is simple and easy.
    Love the Gen Erase.

    Cons: The price!!

    Also I love the way Luminar 4 show all your folders picture on the side and under while you work a photo. Too bad you don't have that anymore.

    Overall: The customer service is awesome.

    Sometime adding new things is good but don't remove the good one like Luminar 4. Otherwise I like Luminar Neo.

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    Reply from Luminar Neo
    Posted 2024-02-13
    Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate your feedback and your opinion is valuable to us.
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