How much does Luminar Neo cost?

Luminar Neo starts at €10/month. See the pricing section above for the full plan breakdown.

What are the main benefits of Luminar Neo?

Automate sky replacement and background removal with one-click AI masking. Use as plugin in Photoshop or Lightroom for non-destructive workflows. Access generative fill and style transfer without subscription costs.

Luminar Neo

AI-powered photo editor with intelligent masking and style transfer

3.9(256 reviews)paidFounded 2026

Desktop photo editing software using AI to automate complex tasks like sky replacement, background removal, and portrait enhancement. For photographers and designers seeking faster workflows.

Luminar Neo combines traditional editing tools with AI features including intelligent masking, accent AI for automatic enhancement, sky replacement, and generative fill. Works as standalone app or Photoshop/Lightroom plugin. Processes edits locally on your machine, supporting GPU acceleration for faster rendering across Windows and Mac.

Pros

Automate sky replacement and background removal with one-click AI masking
Use as plugin in Photoshop or Lightroom for non-destructive workflows
Access generative fill and style transfer without subscription costs
Process images locally without cloud uploads

Cons

Limited advanced masking control compared to Photoshop for complex selections
Performance depends on local GPU; can be slow on older hardware
Smaller ecosystem of third-party extensions than established platforms

Best For

Photographers and designers wanting AI-accelerated editing with quick turnaround on portraits, landscapes, and commercial shots without learning complex masking techniques.