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Luminar Neo

by Skylum

AI photo editor for portraits and landscapes.

Paid
Full review in the AI Tools DirectoryOur editors' full Luminar Neo review and category ranking live on the AI Tools page.

What is Luminar Neo?

Luminar Neo is a full photo editor where the heavy lifting is done by AI sliders — relight a scene, replace a flat sky, or enhance a portrait without masking anything by hand. It runs standalone or as a Photoshop plugin.

Main use cases

  • Portrait retouching at volume
  • Sky replacement in landscapes
  • Relighting underexposed photos
  • Removing dust, noise, and power lines

Key features

  • AI sky replacement
  • Portrait and skin enhancement
  • Relight AI with depth awareness
  • Layer-based non-destructive editing

Pricing

Luminar Neo is a paid tool; there is no ongoing free plan listed. Listed pricing: One-time from $99 · subscription available.

Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Best for

Photographers who want results without deep Photoshop skill.

Tags

  • Photography
  • Retouching
  • Sky replace
  • Plugin

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Luminar Neo FAQ

What is Luminar Neo?

Luminar Neo is a full photo editor where the heavy lifting is done by AI sliders — relight a scene, replace a flat sky, or enhance a portrait without masking anything by hand. It runs standalone or as a Photoshop plugin.

Is Luminar Neo free?

Luminar Neo is a paid tool; there is no ongoing free plan listed. Listed pricing: One-time from $99 · subscription available. Prices change often, so check the official site before you buy.

Who is Luminar Neo best for?

Photographers who want results without deep Photoshop skill.

What can you use Luminar Neo for?

Common uses: portrait retouching at volume, sky replacement in landscapes, relighting underexposed photos and removing dust, noise, and power lines.

What are the best alternatives to Luminar Neo?

Popular alternatives include Cleanup.pictures, Pixelcut, VanceAI and remove.bg. See the full shortlist on our AI Image Editing page.

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