Luminar Neo

Spec sheet

What it does

Luminar is an AI-powered photo editor for desktop, mobile and planned web use, with standalone and plug-in workflows.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Free plan

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

Integrations

The desktop app works as a plug-in for Lightroom Classic, Photoshop and Apple Photos.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dpreview.com

Founded

2008Read 28 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

AI enhancement

Enhance AI applies automated tone, contrast and clarity corrections with a slider.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

AI retouching

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

AI usage limits

The fair-use policy allows unlimited personal or professional editing during a 365-day term but bans automated bulk generation, resale as an API and license sharing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

API and SDK

Luminar Engine is marketed as a headless, offline, on-premise SDK for RAW, lens correction, HDR, exposure and sky processing, with no per-image fees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Batch editing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

Batch processing

Batch processing applies the same adjustments to multiple photos.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Cloud sync

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

Company facts

LinkedIn lists Skylum as privately held, founded in 2008, headquartered in New York, with 51–200 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Company legal identity

Skylum is a trading name of Shinyfields Limited, registered in Cyprus, with Skylum Software USA, Inc. as an affiliate.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Cross-device editing

Mobile edits synchronize through Luminar Space so desktop users can continue with adjustments intact.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.skylum.com

Documentation and support

Skylum provides a Knowledge Hub with installation, account, catalog, editing and cross-device guides plus support contact channels.Read 14 Oct 2026 · support.skylum.com

Generative AI data handling

The EULA says generative-AI inputs are processed in the cloud for the requested edit and are not retained for other purposes.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Generative tools

GenErase removes objects, GenSwap replaces them and GenExpand extends the canvas with generated content.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Layer editing

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

Layers and masking

The editor supports layers, masks and non-destructive editing so originals remain available.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Limit: AI predictability

Amateur Photographer reports that some AI tools are difficult to predict and preset editing can be awkward.Read 14 Oct 2026 · amateurphotographer.com

Limit: cataloguing

Reviewers say catalog and organizational functions are limited compared with Lightroom, especially for large professional libraries.Read 14 Oct 2026 · dpreview.com

Limit: performance

G2 reviewers report lag with high-resolution RAW files and weaker Windows performance than Mac performance.Read 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: subscription complaints

Trustpilot reviewers complain that features moved into subscription access and that prior lifetime products were replaced by separate purchases.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Masking tools

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

News: Google Play award

Skylum announced that Luminar won Google Play's Best Multi-Device App award for 2025.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

News: major 2026 update

Skylum announced a major Luminar update on August 11, 2026, emphasizing faster workflows, more natural AI and photographer control.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Platform

multi-platformRead 20 Sep 2026 · skylum.com

Portrait tools

Portrait features include Bokeh AI, Skin AI, Face AI, body shaping, background blur and studio lighting.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Praise: AI results

Reviewers repeatedly praise one-click sky replacement, power-line removal and other automated edits for producing strong results quickly.Read 14 Oct 2026 · creativebloq.com

Praise: ease of use

Independent reviewers repeatedly describe the interface as intuitive, simple and beginner-friendly.Read 14 Oct 2026 · creativebloq.com

Praise: support

Trustpilot reviewers frequently report fast, friendly support responses that resolve installation and technical problems.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

Privacy and GDPR

Skylum identifies Shinyfields Limited as its data controller and says its privacy policy follows GDPR obligations for EU users.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Pro tools

Extensions provide upscaling, Supersharp AI, Noiseless AI, focus stacking, HDR merge and panorama stitching.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Rating on Apple App Store

The store says the app has not received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on G2

4.4 out of 5 from 113 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Google Play

4.5 out of 5 from 15.4K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Trustpilot

4.5 out of 5 from 7,014 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustpilot.com

RAW support

Luminar supports more than 1,000 cameras and formats including JPEG, PNG, TIFF, CR2, CR3, NEF, ORF and RAF.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Self-hosting

Luminar Engine is designed to run on a customer's own servers and keep photos inside that network.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Sky replacement

Sky AI replaces skies and can reflect the replacement in water.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

System requirements

Windows requires 64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or newer, Intel Core i5 8th generation or AMD Ryzen 5, OpenGL 3.3 graphics, 8 GB RAM and 10 GB storage; macOS requires macOS 12 or newer, 8 GB RAM and 10 GB storage.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Web galleries

The product page lists Spaces, which are web galleries included with the all-platforms license.Read 14 Oct 2026 · skylum.com

Plans and prices

Every Luminar Neo plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Photo Editing Software#13 of 1608.9
• Photo editors#11 of 978.9
• RAW Photo Processing Software#4 of 248.5
• Panorama Stitching Software#5 of 238.6
• Photography Software#7 of 288.5
• AI Photo Editors#27 of 978.6