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What is Luminar Neo?

Introducing a user-friendly photo editing tool that harnesses the power of AI to enhance your images according to your vision.

Luminar Neo employs advanced depth calculation and generates a 3D Map, enabling you to manipulate light in a three-dimensional manner across a flat image. Moreover, it allows for the selective darkening of areas by independently adjusting illumination in both the foreground and background, facilitating creative relighting that transforms your artistic concepts into reality. The Portrait Background Removal AI, built on the innovative MaskAI technology, swiftly identifies and isolates subjects within your photos, eliminating the need for tedious manual selections. This feature effortlessly removes backgrounds behind your subjects, empowering Luminar users to broaden their creative horizons. By concentrating on your main subject, you can create an ideal environment for making additional refinements to your compositions, ultimately leading to stunning visual outcomes. With tools designed to simplify and enhance the editing process, you can bring your imaginative ideas to fruition with ease.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
$59 per year

Integrations

No integrations listed.

Screenshots and Video

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Skylum
Date Founded:
2008
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
skylum.com/luminar-neo
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Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Mac
iPhone
iPad
Android
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Online Training
Video Library
Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Luminar Neo Categories and Features

  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Helpdesk

    Date: Dec 21 2023
    Summary

    This is a great software with regular upgrade, newer functionality. Thank you for this tool. It's great.

    Positive

    I've asked a question at 14h05 and i've received an excellent answer at 14h51. Your help is incredible.

    Negative

    Nothing, it's a very good software. I'm happy to use it.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Dec 26 2023
    We're delighted to hear that you've been satisfied with our product and service! Thank you for the review.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Cybersecurity Trainer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Luminar Neo review

    Updated: Jan 04 2024
    Summary

    Thank you for all.

    Follow-up, support and responsiveness are excellent.
    All that remains is to have the same contact person.

    Positive

    I obtain quick responses and suggestions about memory bug. Detailed analysis and suggestions. Follow-up until completion.

    Negative

    The link between the suggestions and your own analysis of the problem encountered is missing. The fact that ultimately it was me who identified the real problem of lack of memory due to its management.

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  • Reviewer Name: Greg D.
    Position: Owner
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Luminar Neo

    Date: Dec 29 2023
    Summary

    Still getting used to it. Still learning it.
    Seems to be very responsive to the little tiny things and movements adjustments.

    Positive

    I am a real estate photographer and putting in blue skies on a cloudy day with a lot of trees and branches your software does better than what I can do with my other software.

    Negative

    Slight learning curve but somewhat intuitive.
    Still learning it.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 03 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, we appreciate it.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Office worker
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Excellent

    Date: Dec 30 2023
    Summary

    I am using Luminar Neo every day, Adobe as add-on with Lightroom Classic. It is very useful image editing software.

    Positive

    Short time for my work. Fine functions. I think I am often using image editing software is Luminar Neo.

    Negative

    Gen Expand is not enough for my expect until the present.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 03 2024
    Thank you for leaving us a review, we appreciate it! Also, a small tip for you: if you're not satisfied with GenExpand results, try expanding your photo by small areas.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Photographer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Luminar Neo problems starting up

    Updated: Dec 31 2023
    Summary

    Nice software to work with, very competitively priced.
    Very quick contact in case of problems.
    Very friendly employees.

    Positive

    After contacting Skylum, I received a response very quickly.
    Very clear description of how to solve the problem.

    Negative

    Luminar Neo holds a bit too much, but that will be fine in the future.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 03 2024
    We're glad to hear you are satisfied with our service. Thank you for leaving us a review!
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Driver
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Creative editing

    Date: Dec 25 2023
    Summary

    With the provision of the software after purchase, there were significant difficulties with the installation. After a quick contact with the service, however, I was fully and immediately helped with various suggestions. A great product and a great service - a basis for something really big.

    Positive

    I have been using Corel's software for many years. A good product for both photo and video. With the new development of the products, however, other companies have also made a name for themselves. For me, Luminar Neo in particular stood out. I love this variety of editing. Playing with the light, the mood, the rapid change and optimization of my pictures. I especially like the editing of the sub-areas. I am a passionate amateur photographer.

    Negative

    As I read today, in the future, from 2025, only the Pro subscription will be provided with updates. I bought a license and would be very sorry if I had to switch to a subscription because of it.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 03 2024
    Thank you for providing us with feedback! Please kindly note that we will continue to support our lifetime license owners and you will receive regular updates with improvements and new functionality.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: User
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A wonderful product.

    Updated: Dec 27 2023
    Summary

    Wonderful. It has so many features, and you can tell Skylum puts all of its effort into this app and its updates. The price is DEFINITELY worth it for all of the features and the shear quality of them. If your a Landscape photographer, a Landscape photographer, or anyone looking to break into Photography, Luminar Neo is for you!

    Positive

    The Product may be on the pricy side, but compared to Adobe the price may as well be asking for the app kindly. The app is more finished than any competitor's app, and the features it has is more than enough. However, Skylum has an extension for any gripe you may have with the app! Luminar Neo also has many purchasable objects like sky replacements, Presets, and TONS of AI features! This is only scratching the surface of all Luminar Neo has to offer, so go check out the trial! Also, the support takes up to 5-10 minutes, which is hella fast!

    Negative

    The only bad thing would be the price, but if you think it's bad, then use PhotoScape X because this obviously isn't for you if you aren't willing to pay for it. If you are on the fence about getting Neo, try the trial!

    P.S. I am not an AI I just use proper capitalization

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 08 2024
    We're delighted to hear that you like Luminar Neo! Thanks for leaving us a review, your feedback means a lot to us.
  • Reviewer Name: Chet W.
    Position: Photographer
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Easy-to-use software to easily enhance image quality

    Date: Dec 21 2023
    Summary

    I have not been using Luminar Neo for a long time. Overall, it is an image processing software that is easy to master. It is definitely easier to master than PS, and I can get very good results.

    Positive

    Easy-to-use software to easily enhance image quality.
    The interface is intuitive and the design is user-friendly, making it easy for anyone to master.
    AI image enhancement can perfectly modify photos with one click.
    This company's after-sales service is the most professional I have ever encountered. They can respond to users' problems in a very timely manner and solve them quickly.

    Negative

    The highlight processing ability of the image is slightly poor.
    If you use an older model computer, editing will be slower.
    The layer function is a bit strange, and I don’t quite understand the logic behind it.
    The reply to edit step feature seems not intuitive enough and difficult to use.
    The promotional version purchased does not have the 4-6x photo magnification function.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Dec 26 2023
    Hello! Your feedback is valuable to us, and your input helps us understand what we're doing well and where we can improve, so we can continue providing the best possible service to our customers. Thank you for describing your experience with us!
  • Reviewer Name: Alan B.
    Position: Retired
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Why I like Luminar Neo

    Updated: Jan 30 2024
    Summary

    I like that the programme and the tools load a load faster. The tools are very responsive and sensitive.

    Positive

    Erase tool, Develop tool, Enhancement slide, I find it better than Lightroom.

    Regular updates. Accurate slides on all tools.

    Presets.

    Negative

    No facility to add a border to my photos. Cannot move photos within a folder for comparison purposes.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 08 2024
    Hello, thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We truly value your review and appreciate your input.
  • Reviewer Name: Wilfrid B.
    Position: Pensioner
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Luminar Neo

    Date: Dec 21 2023
    Summary

    The most important thing for me with photo editing software is the hotline. When I have problems with Luminar Neo, the Skylum support team is extremely friendly, helpful and competent. My questions were processed and solved within a short time by email.

    Positive

    The Tool Amplifier AI are excellent. The structure of the photos are improved in color and contrast with little effort. I use these tools all the time and am always delighted by the top results.

    Negative

    For me as an amateur, I can't say anything negative about Luminar Neo.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Dec 26 2023
    We're incredibly happy you've been satisfied with Luminar Neo! Thanks for leaving us a review, it means a lot to us!
  • Reviewer Name: Robert R.
    Position: Technician
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Luminar Neo

    Updated: Dec 22 2023
    Summary

    As long as it works, it's fine.

    Positive

    Ease of use in the application, design, support. Surprise was price.

    Negative

    Problem with installation and activation.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Dec 26 2023
    Thank you, Robert, for sharing your experience with us in your review. We really appreciate it!
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Photographer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Great customer service

    Date: Dec 23 2023
    Summary

    Overall I am very satisfied with Luminar Neo as my photography editing program.
    Add that with great customer service and the addition of new add ons, I like the direction this company is going.

    Positive

    When I purchased Luminar Neo, I bought it outright. I really appreciated this option rather than a monthly or yearly fee. Same with any add ons such as “focus stacker”.
    Their customer service is really good! Anytime I have asked a question or have had any issues my emails have been responded to promptly.

    Negative

    I found Luminar 4 a little glitchy at times but I am very satisfied with Luminar Neo.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Dec 26 2023
    Thanks for describing your experience with us! We're always happy to answer all your questions.
  • Reviewer Name: George C.
    Position: Retired
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Wonderful Product and Wonderful Support

    Date: Dec 28 2023
    Summary

    Luminar Neo is an excellent photo editing application that is functionally rich, updated with new capabilities, and gorgeous to look at. The Skylum web site is filled with helpful information and add-in capabilities. Finally, their support is fast and amazing.

    Positive

    So many things. The functional capabilities of Luminar Neo are quite advanced. They have included Artificial Intelligence into both Luminar Ai and Luminar Neo. The interface is designed to allow rapid processing. It generally take very much less time to edit in Luminar Neo than alternatives I've tried. They add signifiant new capabilities often, more often than one can believe. And the design of both Luminar Neo and the Skylum web site is gorgeous. Finally, I contacted support recently and received help very rapidly, in less than a half day.

    Negative

    I can't think of anything I don't like. There a small number of capabilities, such as making a selection by color range, that I would like to see in a future update. This is a minor issue. They add new capabilities so fast, that I expect this will appear in a future update.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 08 2024
    Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate it! We are constantly working to improve Luminar Neo to make it the best it can be.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Mechanical Engineering Technician
    Has used product for: Free Trial
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 26 - 99
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    Easy and fast

    Date: Dec 25 2023
    Summary

    I have achieved some good results with it, and it's a lot of fun to work with.
    I think that as I work with it for a longer period, the results will improve even further, and I will have a complete overview of the program.

    Positive

    The usage is simple and clear, the price is favorable, and the processing is AI-supported.

    For me as a hobby photographer, the program is fast in processing my images.

    Negative

    Takes some getting used to for switchers.
    I haven't been using it for long to write more specific details.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 03 2024
    We appreciate your feedback, thank you for leaving us a review! We hope that you continue enjoying Luminar Neo.
  • Reviewer Name: LARAKRISHNA M.
    Position: Admin
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    Best.

    Date: Dec 21 2023
    Summary

    Neo is the best photo editor available in the market. I have tested every photo editor but Neo is something special. Background removal is the best feature I have noticed. It is matchless and awesome. One can get every feature and more in this program.

    Positive

    Great program for every photographers. One can enjoy every feature now available in the other program.

    Negative

    I have noticed nothing cons in it.

    Thanks a lot to the Skylum team for this awesome program.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Dec 26 2023
    Thank you for describing your experience with us. We greatly appreciate it, and we hope that you continue enjoying Luminar Neo!
  • Reviewer Name: Hannu P.
    Position: Pensioner
    Has used product for: Less than 6 months
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Satisfied

    Updated: Jan 30 2024
    Summary

    I'm glad I switched to this one. The smart edits are a really good addition. As well as presets. The payment option is also good.

    Positive

    A good editing application with the right price and quality. Fast support team with quick answers. The smart edits are a really good addition. As well as presets.

    Negative

    I would be happy if this was my own cloud recording. Because the computer takes up space on the hard drive and the machine slows down.

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  • Reviewer Name: Jack L.
    Position: Photographer
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Amazing and powerful software

    Date: Dec 30 2023
    Summary

    Overall, I’m extremely impressed and pleased with Luminar Neo and view significant potential for its future and am glad to have invested in its growth.

    Positive

    Going above and beyond, Luminar Neo is such a great platform for photographers or enthusiasts to be able to grasp an quick understanding of editing with the best possible results, never letting clients down.

    Negative

    There’s nothing I dislike about the platform besides their pricing metrics, most times confusing, I used to get lost with which I should buy and the add-ons that stack the price towards checkout. I feel like simplicity could significantly help those who may struggle understanding where to purchase and what they’re getting.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 03 2024
    Thank you for describing your experience with Luminar Neo, it means a lot to us! We value your opinion and will do our best to improve.
  • Reviewer Name: Ralph G.
    Position: Self
    Has used product for: 1-2 Years
    Uses the product: Monthly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Prompt technical support

    Date: Dec 28 2023
    Summary

    Professional and prompt support by logging on to my account and requesting technical support with simple description of trouble.

    Positive

    Very fast response on a technical issue with my Neo software. MacOS update on MacBook Pro M1 caused the software to fail but tech support suggested to hold down the option key while starting the software and run from a backup version. Problem solved!

    Negative

    No details or comments to add here. Overall very happy with the software.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 08 2024
    We're glad to hear that you are happy with Luminar Neo! Thank you for your feedback. Our Support Team is always here to help with anything you need.
  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: IT Consultant
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    My favourite photo editor

    Date: Dec 28 2023
    Summary

    My photo editor of choice when I want to apply the final touch to my pictures. And it keeps getting better in every iteration by adding new features and AI Assistants.

    Positive

    - Easy to use
    - Astonishing results
    - AI Assistants
    - Keeps evolving through new extensions
    - Quick and very friendly support

    Negative

    Nothing in particular. In early versions there have been some stability issues, but I didn't encounter any crashes for a long time now.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 08 2024
    Thank you so much for describing your experience with us! We're happy to hear that Luminar Neo is your favorite photo editor.
  • Reviewer Name: Michael M.
    Position: Amateur photographer and photo editor
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Rapid assistance

    Date: Dec 26 2023
    Summary

    A great programme for amateurs and professionals alike!
    Rescue lost images and much more!

    Simply top!

    Positive

    I have been using the Skylum programme since the beginning and am an enthusiastic user (even if not everything always works right away!).
    But what I would really like to emphasise is the rapid assistance when there is a problem (usually of my own making)!

    Please keep up the good work!

    Negative

    There is nothing so far!
    I can't say anything negative about the set here.

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    Official Luminar Neo Response
    Date: Jan 08 2024
    Thank you for leaving us a review, your feedback is valuable to us!