Press Release: Skylum Announces Luminar NEO, New Creative Image Editor

NEW YORK, NY – September 9, 2021 — Skylum revealed Luminar Neo, a new creative image editor which empowers visual storytellers to bring their boldest ideas to life. Luminar Neo builds upon the unique, purpose-driven, AI editing technologies for which Skylum is well-known. Driven by our tradition of innovation, Luminar Neo further reimagines the image editing experience which enables creators to be more expressive with fewer boundaries and rediscover the joy in their creative work.

“As the latest member of the Luminar family, we designed Luminar Neo to allow artists to take on more challenging image creation work and achieve results which often seem unattainable,” said Dima Sytnik, Co-founder & CPO of Skylum.

Innovative technologies

Skylum continues to lead the market with innovative approaches and advanced technologies designed to improve the image editing process. Luminar Neo continues Skylum’s commitment to eliminate boring and repetitive tasks and help artists achieve results often seen as difficult.

Transform photos with new relighting options. Luminar Neo analyzes each image to recognize the depth of a scene and its subject which allows precise control over exposure and tone. Remove blemishes and distracting elements. Luminar Neo automatically recognizes and removes artifacts caused by a dirty camera sensor or lens. New tools make removing unwanted background elements easier than ever before.

Powerful background replacement. Take full control of the background for portrait photos by quickly replacing it with an all-new image or background.

Round-trip mobile image management. Our new companion mobile app makes it simple to add pictures captured on a mobile device to your Luminar Catalog. Once edited in Luminar Neo, results can be sent back to the mobile device for easy social sharing or viewing on the go.

Precise control with flexible editing

We designed Luminar Neo with input from working photographers, artists, and colorists. With this guidance, we built Luminar Neo to help artists break new creative ground with an image editor that allows precise control over every aspect of the final image while providing artists a flexible toolset that can be tailored to their unique creative workflow. These capabilities include:

AI-Driven Compositing

• Smart, AI-based masking easily isolates elements in individual images.
• Add numerous images as layers to create entirely new art.
• Apply any tool and any mask … to any layer, in any order, multiple times.
• Use creative blending modes, guided by AI, to achieve clean, precise, composite images.

Improved Ease of Use

• Users can save their photos as well as presets for easy reuse.
• All editing steps remain editable for complete control over the final image.
• With a minimalist user interface, the whole process is enjoyable and easy.

High performance

An all-new editing engine drives Luminar Neo, making it possible to apply multiple tools to an image without significant performance loss. Luminar Neo allows for complex layering of several raw images. Our new Luminar engine enables Skylum to further optimize and refine the entire image-processing pipeline.

While built atop an efficient new engine, Luminar Neo inherits the proven, AI-driven technologies which made LuminarAI a ground-breaking image editor.

“The goal of Luminar has always been to help everyone create images they truly love. With Luminar Neo, we empower even more artists and photographers to achieve their full creative vision,” said Ivan Kutanin, CEO of Skylum. “With new tools and a flexible editing workflow, they’ll find powerful new ways to create while being inspired to explore new ways to do so. We can’t wait to see what our creative community comes up with.”

Availability

Luminar Neo ships this winter, but new artists don’t need to wait to create. They can pre-order and save on a bundle that provides LuminarAI now and Luminar Neo when it launches.

Visual storytellers who use other image editing applications can also use Luminar Neo as a plugin. Used in this way, Luminar adds incredibly useful and powerful, AI-driven editing tools to Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Classic.

To learn more about Luminar Neo and sign up for updates, visit http://skylum.com/luminar-neo. We will release additional details about new technologies and explore the core benefits of Luminar Neo in the coming weeks.

Early-bird pricing is available here and includes a 30-day money-back guarantee from the time of shipping. Luminar Neo will also be carried in both the Microsoft Store and macOS App Store.

Skylum Releases Update 2 for Luminar AI

LuminarAI is the first image editor fully powered by Artificial Intelligence With LuminarAI, creating striking photos becomes surprisingly easy and fun. While traditional photo editing is boring and time-consuming, LuminarAI is all about the result, not the process.

LuminarAI is designed for visual communicators, everyday people, and professional photographers alike. It’s made for those who rely on images to communicate important messages, create new opportunities, and grow their reputation: bloggers, entrepreneurs, educators, marketers, small and medium-sized businesses, and many others. LuminarAI automates common manual tasks and reduces complexity so you can tell your story with rich and expressive images like never before.

From 6 am EST March 16 to 4:00 EST March 24, your can take advantage of a 40% OFF sale on the add-ons:

➤ Luminar X Membership - $59/year instead of $99/year;

➤ USA National Parks Skies - $17 instead of $29;

➤ Tropical Skies - $23 instead of $39;

➤ Northern European Skies - $23 instead of $39;

➤ Landscapes Template Pack by Team Skylum - $11 instead of $19;

➤ Earth from Above by Armand Sarlangue - $11 instead of $19 (February 23-24 only).

If you haven't purchased LuminarAI yet, you can get $10 OFF by using coupon code 1KIND. For LuminarAI upgraders, you can use this link or follow these instructions:

• macOS: Open LuminarAI. In the Top Menu Bar, choose LuminarAI > Check for Updates. If you purchased via the Mac App Store, open the App Store and go to the Updates tab.
• Windows: Open LuminarAI. In the Top Menu Bar, choose LuminarAI > Help > Check for Updates.
• If you are running LuminarAIas a plugin with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, or Photoshop Elements, it’s also recommended you rerun the plugin installer.

So what's new with LuminarAI Update 2?

Press Release: New Faster Luminar 4.3 with Canon 1D X Mark III and Sony A9II Support

Skulym launched the new 4.3 version of Luminar (save $10 using our checkout code "1KIND").

Luminar brings search, user experience improvements, 500px integration in the latest update

Luminar 4.3 adds a new crop interface, faster Looks experience, photo search, sharing through 500px, and performance improvements.

NEW YORK, NY – July 14, 2020 — Today, Skylum released the latest update for Luminar, version 4.3, focusing on enhancing the overall experience for creatives through several refinements and performance improvements.

“With its vast AI-centric features, Luminar 4 has become a state-of-the-art program for photographers and other creatives,” said Dima Sytnik, Co-Founder and CTO of Skylum. “With Luminar 4.3, we continue to optimize the user experience and focus on performance. We know that, with this update, post-processing workflows will become faster and will help photographers be able to get started quicker and easier than ever before.”

Available as a free update for all current Luminar 4 users, the latest update adds the ability to search photos, a user experience improvement to Looks, 500px integration, a new crop interface, and several performance improvements. It also brings a new space shuttle object, along with several improvements, for the AI Augmented Sky tool.
Luminar 3 users will also see the search function added in the program’s next update.

Photo search
With the new Search tool, photographers can find images in their library with ease. Search lets photographers find photos by name, folder, date, or extension, allowing for quick management of photos.

500px integration
Photographers can now share their photos with other creatives across the world on the 500px photo sharing platform.

Stability and performance improvements
Skylum continues its work on boosting performance in Luminar. With the 4.3 update, RAW files now open faster than ever before in Luminar, meaning photographers can start working on their images more quickly.

With the 4.3 update, Luminar tools also use less of the computer’s memory, resulting in quicker and more responsive sliders. What results is a smoother and snappier experience for creatives.

Those using older or less powerful computers should also see speed boosts to help them enhance their editing and management workflows.

Faster Looks experience
While Looks are a powerful part of the Luminar system, they can certainly add up as photographers bring in more packs and create their own Looks. Looks create a lot of data — everything from textures to AI content-aware tools which adapt to each image. Coupled with the amount of data within RAW files, there can be a slight delay in going through each Look.

Luminar 4.3 solves this issue, allowing photographers the ability to preview looks in an instant, just by hovering over them. In our demos and testing with photographers, the ability to preview Looks allowed photographers to browse them easier and make the decision on whether to go with the selected look much quicker.

Improvements to cropping
Crop & Rotate have seen a big update with Luminar 4.3, being moved to the right panel underneath Lens & Geometry. Photographers can open the tool and crop with ease and quicker than ever before. Windows users should also see a significant performance boost, letting photographers seamlessly crop their images.

AI Augmented Sky improvements
The AI Augmented Sky feature has taken creativity to new heights, enabling photographers to create composites that they never thought were possible. In Luminar 4.3, a new space shuttle object has been added to select from.

The AI Augmented Sky experience has also received several improvements. Photographers can easily flip objects and quickly position them, making it easy to perfect your piece of art! A marketplace section on the Luminar website has also been added, featuring objects for use with AI Augmented Sky.

Custom skies and sky objectsIn the AI Sky Replacement and AI Augmented Sky tools, photographers can now comfortably access a custom folder of locally stored skies and sky objects. It’s also now easy to copy and paste multiple skies in the sky folder in just a few clicks, for convenient editing.

Camera support
Luminar 4.3 brings new camera support to recently released cameras. Now Luminar supports the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III (uncompressed only), FUJIFILM X100V, FUJIFILM X-T200, FUJIFILM X-T4, Leica SL2, Nikon Coolpix P950, Nikon D780, Nikon Z50, Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III, Olympus E-PL10, Panasonic DC-S1H, and the Sony A9 Mark II.

New masking brush workflow
The masking tool is now extremely easy to use, as masked areas are visible mid-process thanks to a transparent red mask. Enjoy viewing the instant effect of the tool for pleasant and fast editing.

Improvements to localization
Luminar 4.3 includes improvements to translations for all supported languages, and understands German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, French, and Spanish better than ever!

How to update
Luminar 4.3 is a free update to current Luminar 4 users. On a Mac, click in the Top Menu Bar and choose Luminar 4 > Check for updates. If you purchased via the Mac App Store, simply open the App Store and go to the Updates tab. On Windows, in the Top Menu Bar choose Help > Check for updates.

If you are running Luminar as a plugin with Photoshop, Lightroom Classic or Photoshop Elements, it’s also recommended you rerun the plugin installer.

An expanded user manual is also now available, making it easier than ever for users to search and find answers to questions they might have about the software.

Get your copy of Luminar 4 today!
Luminar 4 is available at a retail price of $89. Be sure to visit skylum.com to learn more and check out special offers throughout the summer.

Skylum Software Officially Launches Luminar 4

Skylum Software has officially launched Luminar 4, the next version of their award-winning software and the new version comes with a host of new features and enhancements.

New & Improved Features:

• NEW: Edit Module
• A completely redesigned experience that improves the discoverability of tools and simplifies the editing process
• NEW:AI Sky Replacement
• Using Skylum’s machine learning technology, Luminar 4 is the first photo editor to offer fully automated sky replacement technology
• NEW:AI Skin Enhancer
• Automatically remove skin imperfections like acne, freckles, and moles in addition to smoothing skin
• NEW: Portrait Enhancer
• A collection of tools that improve any portrait ina natural yet pleasing way
• NEW: SmartContrast
• Easily improve contrast where needed without destroying key details
• NEW:AI Structure
• Boosts details where needed without damaging the rest of the photo — without selections, layers, or masks
• NEW: Color Styles Library (LUT Mapping)
• Quickly change the color and mood of your photos with cinematic color styles
• NEW: Luminar Looks
• Unlock creative options and quickly solve problems with adaptive presets
• IMPROVED: Stability and performance
• IMPROVED: Golden Hourfilter
• IMPROVED: Denoisefilter
• IMPROVED: Adjustable Gradientfilter

Luminar 4 now costs $89 for new customers / $74 for owners of previous versions of Luminar, you can also save $10 by using the coupon code 1KIND during checkout. Before you commit to purchasing, you can download a fully functioning free trial by navigating to LUMINAR > DOWNLOAD TRIAL.

Learn more about Skylum Luminar 4

Deal: Macphun Luminar 72 Hour Flash Sale, Lowest Price Ever

Starting today, for 3 days only until July 27, Macphun is offering Luminar at the lowest price ever! Pricing as low as $39 for current Macphun users (instead of $59), $49 for all new users (instead of $69). The sale price is as follows:

Pricing:
$49 instead of $69 - for all first-time purchasers
$39 instead of $59 - for anyone who currently owns a Macphun product

You can also check out our full review. I also remind you that the free beta version of MacPhun Luminar for Windows is also available here.

Press Release: Luminar Windows Open Beta: Now Live

Luminar is a powerful all-in-one photo editor with over 300 tools on hand designed to tackle anyone’s photography needs, from correcting challenging image problems to artful stylizing. Users can adapt their workspace to match their image processing experience, and move up to more advanced modes as they learn. Luminar works non-destructively and aims to take the “work” out of a photo editing “workflow” for photographers worldwide.

Don't forget to check out our full review on the Mac version.

Continue for full press release.

Macphun makes free public beta of Luminar for Windows available for download

Macphun debuts its first-ever software for the PC, heralding a new era of cross-platform solutions for photographers

San Diego, CA – July 13, 2017 — Macphun, the California-based developer known for delivering award-winning products for Mac, today launched the free public beta of its award-winning photo editor Luminar for Windows. To download the beta, please visit macphun.com/beta.

Luminar is a powerful photo editor designed to tackle anyone’s photography needs, from correcting challenging image problems to artful stylizing. Users can choose between levels of image processing complexity based on their experience, and adapt the workspace controls to their skill level, moving up to more advanced modes as they learn. Luminar works in non-destructive fashion and aims to take “work” from photo editing “workflow” for photographers worldwide.

In April, only 5 months after its launch, Luminar for Mac won the prestigious TIPA award for Best Imaging Software 2017. This all-in-one photo editor is a cutting-edge solution for creating fascinating images without extra hassle. Luminar includes over 300 robust tools that make fixing, editing and perfecting a photo as easy as moving a slider.

“We are thrilled to release our first PC product today and give photography enthusiasts around the world the first taste of our best-selling Mac product,” said Kevin La Rue, Vice-President at Macphun. “By test-driving Luminar for Windows, beta testers can help shape our software and make the final release a perfect fit for everyone,” concluded La Rue.

The public beta is free of charge and already matches some of the most important features of Luminar, such as the newest and most advanced tool developed by Macphun’s Research and Development Lab – the Accent AI Filter, powered by artificial intelligence technology. The filter allows anyone to create stunning images with a single slider, substituting for dozens of traditional controls like shadows, highlights, contrast, tone, saturation, exposure, details and many others.
Admittedly, several features from the Mac version of Luminar remain in development for the Windows platform, among them workspaces, plug-in integration, object removal, noise reduction, and more. As these are completed, the public beta will be updated regularly leading to a full cross-platform release late in 2017.

Key features of the Luminar for Windows public beta:

• Adaptive user interface – Exactly matching the Mac version, the software adapts to the skill level and preferences of the photographer.
• One-click presets – Over 50 pre-defined styles for every photography style.
• Photo Editing Filters – Over 40 custom filters, each with built-in visual tips and a unique set of easy-to-use controls for correcting, enhancing and stylizing images.
• RAW file conversion – Support for the latest RAW file libraries.
• Non-destructive workflow – Edit without fear.
• Recommended System Requirements – Windows 10, Core i5 2.2 or better, 8GB RAM, 1GB GPU RAM, SSD with 20+GB free space.

Review: Skylum Luminar Photo Editor Software for Mac

Overview : Meet the world’s first photo editor that adapts to your style & skill level. Luminar is the supercharged photo software that makes complex editing easy & enjoyable.

Landscape, portrait, wildlife, macro - you name it. Luminar brings filters, layers, masks, color controls, RAW converter and other features that are ready to give your photos the professional treatment they deserve.

Luminar – New Photo Editor from Macphun

Luminar is Macphun’s latest editing platform and is perfect for any type of photography – Portrait, Landscape, Street, Architecture. It’s the company’s first try at an all-in-one solution that can go head-to-head with Adobe Lightroom and Apple’s discontinued Aperture programs.

Luminar includes a variety of tools for processing images, including native Raw processing, more than 35 photo filter sets including Photo Filter Emulation and Cross-Processing, presets, layers, brushes and masking, spot healing, noise reduction and ‘personalized darkrooms’ called Workspaces. There's also a sky replacement tool as well as some other more advanced features the software offers.

For a limited time offer, the Macphun Luminar is currently 50% off. It is originally $149 but you can get it for $69. It also includes some extra bonuses:

Bonuses include:

• “25 Romantic Getaways” e-book - An ebook about the most beautiful places in the world with colorful illustrations and practical photography tips.
• “Vivid Wonderland” preset pack - 11 custom presets to instantly boost colors and make your photos even more dramatic.
• Pose like the Pros: Family Photos - Dozens of composition tips & posing ideas, complete with over 125 detailed pictures.
• Creative Sky Overlays - Over 100 overlays that will allow you to fix a blown out sky and edit in a mood.

See also how Luminar compares to Aperture and Lightroom on this page.