

An update with new tools and features called Luminar Neptune was released in 2017. Macphun launched Luminar in November 2016. The latest version to be currently available is Luminar AI, which was released September 2020. The effects can be combined using layers and masks. The application has filters, which can be used to edit images. Luminar has also been recognized as the Best Photo Software Product in the 20 by EISA awards. In 2019, Luminar won a gold award at the Digital Camera Grand Prix for its innovation in the photo editing space. It integrates with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Photos for macOS. Luminar works as a standalone application and as a plugin for Adobe and Apple products. Release notes were unavailable when this listing was updated.Luminar is a universal photo editing software application developed by Skylum (formerly Macphun) available for Windows and macOS.The software analyzes each image to recognize the depth of the scene and its contents, which allows for precise control. Luminar Neo will ship with several new features, including image layers, background replacement, relighting options, dust removal and more. The two programs will be sold side-by-side. Luminar Neo is meant to be an application that offers more customizability, and that builds upon the company’s LuminarAI software. “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 and CPO of Skylum. Luminar Neo builds upon the unique, purpose-driven, AI editing technologies for which Skylum has become known for. Luminar Neo, a new creative image editor which empowers visual storytellers to bring their boldest ideas to life.
