Luminar Neo Reviews & Pricing 2026

Capture your favorite moments and bring them to life

Capture your favorite moments and bring them to life with Luminar Neo — the cutting-edge photo editing software designed to make your creative vision a reality. Luminar is designed to be convenient for people with different proficiency levels. The software’s intuitive AI-powered controls automate complicated multistep tasks.

Industries

Photography

Licensing & Deployment

Proprietary
Cloud Hosted
Web-based
Windows
Mac

Support

Email
24x7 Support

Knowledge Base

Help Guide
Video
Blog

Luminar Neo Core Features

Focus of Photo Editing Feature

Collage Maker
Contrast Change & Brightening
Crop Photo
Image Merging
Image Slicing
Photo Frames
Resize Image
Sharpness Adjustments
Storage

Luminar Neo Pricing

Pricing Type

Flat Rate

Preferred Currency

USD ($)

Free Version

Free Trial

30 Days Trial

Payment Frequency

Monthly Payment
Annual Subscription
Quote Based

Vendor pricing page

Plans & Packages

Standard

$9.65 Per Month

Luminar Neo Reviews

6
Total Reviews

5.0/5
Overall Rating

5
Recent Reviews

What Users Say

A surprisingly powerful and friendly photo editor

Evgeniya , Photographer at Photographer

The most convenient editor in my life

Lisa K , Content Manager at SPF

Solid editing suite with smart AI, and room to grow

Saly Thomson

Powerful photo editor with smart, easy-to-use tools

Marharyta Malinovska

A powerful and user-friendly AI editor for photographers of all skill levels.

hannah

What Users Like The Most

Luminar’s AI tools handle the heavy lifting of photo editing. Whether it’s adjusting lighting, sharpening, or enhancing details, it’s all done with minimal effort. I can now spend more time focusing on the creative side of my photos.
The AI tools Enhance AI, Magic Light AI, Sky Replacement, AI Masking, and GenSwap allow you to make complex edits in almost one click. AI masking is particularly impressive: it separates objects from the background almost perfectly, and you can quickly adjust the results manually if necessary. Logically arranged panels, clear icons, and user-friendly sliders make it easy even for those with no editing experience.
Easy interface, powerful AI tools, realistic results, and no subscription required.

What Users Like The Least

Luminar’s AI tools handle the heavy lifting of photo editing. Whether it’s adjusting lighting, sharpening, or enhancing details, it’s all done with minimal effort. I can now spend more time focusing on the creative side of my photos.
Some tools require some work: for example, masking objects with fine details (branches, complex edge objects) sometimes requires manual adjustments. Working with large files can be slow, and the basic file organization is inferior to Lightroom.
No built-in graphics or text tools

Luminar Neo Reviews

5.0 6 Reviews

Evgeniya, Photographer at Photographer

Posted 2 weeks ago

A surprisingly powerful and friendly photo editor

I started using Luminar Neo without watching tutorials — everything just makes sense from the start. The interface is super clear, and AI tools like Enhance AI, Relight AI, Skin AI, and Bokeh AI really help create professional-looking photos in just a few clicks. The software works great for portraits, landscapes, and even product shots. Batch processing saves tons of time, and I love being able to save my own presets and apply them later. The creative filters (Glow, Dramatic, Mystical) add a nice cinematic touch, and the new Upscale AI tool is a real bonus for enlarging older photos. Even on my MacBook Air M2, Neo runs smoothly, and exporting is fast.

What was the project name that you have worked with Luminar Neo?

Photo Editing Software

How long have you used Luminar Neo?

3 Years

How frequently you use Luminar Neo?

Weekly

How do you find pricing of Luminar Neo?

inexpensive

What do you like the most about Luminar Neo?

Luminar Neo strikes a perfect balance between simplicity and power. It’s ideal for both beginners and professionals who value quick, high-quality results without diving into overly technical menus. The AI does the heavy lifting, so you can focus on creativity. Definitely worth the price.

What do you like the least about Luminar Neo?

Color curves could have a bit more depth, and sometimes large RAW files make it slow for a moment. Also, full cataloging and group management aren’t as advanced as in Lightroom.

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Lisa K, Content Manager at SPF

Posted 3 months ago

The most convenient editor in my life

I started using Luminar Neo before AI became widely used, and I really like how they pick up on new technologies and incorporate them into the program! Now many of Luminar's features are AI-based, and it works quite well. But I like that I can still do everything manually.

What was the project name that you have worked with Luminar Neo?

Photo Editing Software

How long have you used Luminar Neo?

2 Years

How frequently you use Luminar Neo?

Daily

How do you find pricing of Luminar Neo?

mid-tier

What do you like the most about Luminar Neo?

The support service works very quickly and efficiently! I would also like to mention the number of presets, LUTs, and overlays—there are so many of them, and thanks to this, I often save a lot of time.

What do you like the least about Luminar Neo?

Some AI tools still need improvement, and there is a slight lack of basic tools such as “brush” and “text.”

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Saly Thomson

Posted 3 months ago

Solid editing suite with smart AI, and room to grow

I’ve been working with Luminar Neo for a few years now and it’s become my go-to for fast, creative photo edits. In short, if you want a modern editor that handles the heavy lifting and lets you focus on your creative vision, Luminar Neo is a strong choice. Just keep in mind that for very heavy data or advanced workflow needs, it might require some compromises.

What was the project name that you have worked with Luminar Neo?

Photo Editing Software

How long have you used Luminar Neo?

2 Years

How frequently you use Luminar Neo?

Weekly

How do you find pricing of Luminar Neo?

inexpensive

What do you like the most about Luminar Neo?

The AI features—Sky Replacement, Relight, object removal—offer real value: I can take a raw landscape or portrait and get it looking complete in far fewer steps than before. The interface is clean and welcoming, especially if you're used to more complex tools.

What do you like the least about Luminar Neo?

On the flip side: if you’re dealing with large RAW libraries or bulk-editing hundreds of files at once, performance can dip and certain cataloging features feel a bit behind the top-tier workflows. Also, for advanced masking or fine-tuned layer-based edits, you may still reach for something like Photoshop or Lightroom.

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Marharyta Malinovska

Posted 3 months ago

Powerful photo editor with smart, easy-to-use tools

I’ve been using Luminar Neo for about a year, and it’s become my main photo editor. The AI tools save a ton of time. Things like sky replacement, relight, and cleanup work really naturally. I love that I can get a polished look in minutes without needing to dive into complex layers or masks.

What was the project name that you have worked with Luminar Neo?

Photo Editing Software

How long have you used Luminar Neo?

11 Months

How frequently you use Luminar Neo?

Weekly

How do you find pricing of Luminar Neo?

mid-tier

What do you like the most about Luminar Neo?

Easy interface, powerful AI tools, realistic results, and no subscription required.

What do you like the least about Luminar Neo?

No built-in graphics or text tools

Rating Breakdown

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hannah

Posted 3 months ago

A powerful and user-friendly AI editor for photographers of all skill levels.

The program is ideal for both professional photographers and amateurs who want to enhance their photography skills without needing to learn complex tools. The interface is intuitive, with all functions logically arranged, and their usage is clear from the first launch. Neo also offers powerful editing capabilities thanks to built-in AI: lighting correction, sharpening, detail enhancement, and color correction now take minutes instead of hours. I'm especially pleased that Neo supports RAW files, allowing you to achieve high quality even with complex edits. For me, the program has become a key assistant when traveling, shooting for social media. Quick photo shoots—a series of photos can be processed in literally an hour, and the results look professional.

What was the project name that you have worked with Luminar Neo?

Photo Editing Software

How long have you used Luminar Neo?

2 Years

How frequently you use Luminar Neo?

Weekly

How do you find pricing of Luminar Neo?

inexpensive

What do you like the most about Luminar Neo?

The AI tools Enhance AI, Magic Light AI, Sky Replacement, AI Masking, and GenSwap allow you to make complex edits in almost one click. AI masking is particularly impressive: it separates objects from the background almost perfectly, and you can quickly adjust the results manually if necessary. Logically arranged panels, clear icons, and user-friendly sliders make it easy even for those with no editing experience.

What do you like the least about Luminar Neo?

Some tools require some work: for example, masking objects with fine details (branches, complex edge objects) sometimes requires manual adjustments. Working with large files can be slow, and the basic file organization is inferior to Lightroom.

Rating Breakdown

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Features
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Steven

Posted 5 months ago

Great for photographers on a time crunch

For anyone who wants to save time on photo editing without sacrificing quality, Luminar is an excellent choice. The AI features take care of most of the work, so I can focus on other aspects of my projects.

What was the project name that you have worked with Luminar Neo?

Photo Editing Software

How long have you used Luminar Neo?

6 Months

How frequently you use Luminar Neo?

Daily

How do you find pricing of Luminar Neo?

mid-tier

What do you like the most about Luminar Neo?

Luminar’s AI tools handle the heavy lifting of photo editing. Whether it’s adjusting lighting, sharpening, or enhancing details, it’s all done with minimal effort. I can now spend more time focusing on the creative side of my photos.

What do you like the least about Luminar Neo?

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