Luminar Neo Reviews

Summary: Luminar seamlessly integrates with other software in my toolkit. I often use it alongside Lightroom and Photoshop, and Luminar slots in perfectly. Whether I’m batch processing RAW files or doing fine-tuned local adjustments, it performs reliably and efficiently.

The interface is clean, modern, and intuitive. I didn’t need to watch hours of tutorials to get started. The layout makes sense, and most tools are exactly where you expect them to be. This ease of use makes it ideal not only for professionals but also for enthusiastic hobbyists. Luminar is smart, fast, and creatively empowering.

Positive: The AI tools are truly impressive. I love the portrait enhancement features that help improve skin tones and overall look in no time. The software also integrates well with my other editing tools, making it a versatile addition to my workflow.

Negative: There is a slight lag when working with very high-resolution images, but the overall experience is still fantastic

Summary: I’ve been using Luminar Neo for over six months now, and what I appreciate most is how little time I need to spend editing. The software is designed for people who want quick but effective results. With plenty of ready-made solutions like presets and LUTs, you can get your photos looking great in just a few clicks. The overall functionality is broad, and I like that the team keeps adding new features and improvements.

If you’re like me and don’t enjoy spending hours tweaking every detail, Luminar Neo is definitely worth considering. It gives you powerful tools without overwhelming you, making the whole editing process smooth and efficient.

Positive: - The AI tools are genuinely helpful and speed up editing.
- Huge variety of presets to choose from.
- Wide range of tools available.
- Very easy to use, even if you’re not an expert.

Negative: - The AI tools don’t always deliver perfect results.
- Some basic functions, like adding text or drawing, are missing.

Summary: Neo is an editor that doesn't interfere with your work, but on the contrary, helps you. It's a godsend for everyday and creative shooting

Positive: It's modern, aesthetically pleasing, nothing irritating. You can customize it for yourself, and this is important for visual perception. It's also convenient that you can now clear the cache directly from the settings.

Negative: I would like more export settings. There are a minimum of them now, and in some scenarios this is not enough.

Summary: After months of use, Luminar has become my default editor. It's fast and creative. Perfect for quick touch-ups or going full creative mode. Recommend.

Positive: Luminar makes editing really easy. Tools such as Enhance AI, Sky Replacement and some portrait features produce impressive results really quickly, yet still allow for precise adjustments. The interface is intuitive and well-designed. Also, integration as a Lightroom plugin adds valuable flexibility to my workflow.

Negative: - Some AI tools could use refinement
- Sometimes the software lags on large projects
- File management is less efficient than in Lightroom

Summary: Luminar Neo does what it should: helps the photographer reveal the idea of ​​the shot. It doesn't interfere, doesn't weigh you down, doesn't scare you. That's the main thing.

Positive: The program is ideal if you want to work intuitively, and not sit in front of YouTube to understand how to use each tool. Everything is intuitive: the toolbar is logically structured, the transitions between modules are smooth. An excellent choice for those who just want to improve the photo.

Negative: Some tools lack fine-tuning. For example, graduated filters could be made more flexible.

Summary: If you're a travel photographer or a blogger on the go — this is the perfect editor. Minimum time, maximum visual effect.

Positive: I process photos on my laptop while traveling. Neo works well even on my old MacBook. Color, sharpness, easy style — and you're done. It's especially convenient to save presets and apply them to a whole series of photos. Export is fast and hassle-free.

Negative: It would be nice if there was offline synchronization or cloud projects — this would be useful if I fly frequently.

Summary: I can’t recommend Luminar enough. It works great for photographers at any level and offers tools that make editing faster and easier. The AI tools help streamline my workflow.

Positive: Whether I’m working on professional projects or personal photos, Luminar always provides great results. The AI-powered tools make adjustments effortless, making the interface easy to navigate.

Negative: Some features are a little hard to master at first, but the software becomes intuitive after getting used to them.

Summary: I love this software because you can do everything you need for you photo without big complications and with great results.

Positive: Awesome team support. I had a problem on Sunday morning and they resolved it in ten minutes answering in real time.

Negative: The program is still evolving and sometimes you need to wait for the new update.

Summary: Easy and fun, short learning curve, with many editing possibilities. Surprising results even for inexperienced users like me.

Positive: *Very easy to use.
*Modern and nice design.
*Fast editing with amazing results.
*A multitude of presets that save time and work.
*Fine-tuning of each preset.

Negative: Telephone support in Spanish language.

Summary: Good program for beginners and pro' s! Easy to use even without reading the manual! Very fast and many presets to use!

Positive: Great program with a very good user Interface.
Excellent customer service! Had a question about the installing process.
And was helped very quickly by the customer service!

Negative: Only had problem with the installation. Could not login via start up on the Skylum account.
Overall everything is good!

Summary: I used to use other tools for photo post production but since I tried Luminar I only use this software.

Positive: The ease of use and the precision of the tools make this software one of the best I have ever used. I consider it essential for post-processing exceptional photos.

Negative: I've been using it for a year and so far I haven't found any defects.

Summary: I have used, and still use both Photoshop and Lightroom. But these past few years I mostly only use Luminar Neo. In Luminar Neo you have everything you would ever need. And, yes, sometimes I also use Luminar Neo just to play around, kind of as an amusement. Silly, yes, but that is how wonderful Luminar Neo is.

Positive: Luminar Neo is versatile, easy to learn and use. And gives you good results. And there are all the options you need - and even some more.

Negative: Sometimes it could be nice to use different text and fonts, but, then again, it is not that important.

Summary: Excellent. This program has exceeded my expectations, especially in the use of AI in editing (Structure sliders for example). Erase functions are the main attraction (can still be improved), but I also use dodge/burn and the clone tool quite a bit. Many photos can be dramatically improved with a change of sky. Much, much easier and faster than Photoshop.

Positive: Much easier to use than Photoshop, with better results in shorter time. I use it in conjunction with Apple Photos as an external editor. I originally started a subscription after evaluating Luminar Neo against other editors such as Inpaint, and Super Eraser for the erase application. Luminar turned out to be best. Later I discovered its AI functions, which are quite impressive.

Negative: The DeNoise sliders need improvement. I obtain better results with Topaz DeNoise, and use it for photos taken at high Iso. The erase brush is not perfect, and multiple applications are required to obtain acceptable results with complicated backgrounds.

Summary: Excellent support from the team. The response to my issues was almost immediate and all the issues were resolved by them. Can highly recommend!

Positive: I have had several minor issues about using Luminar Neo and have therefore consulted the support team.
On each occasion I have been very pleased with the speed of response and the answers to my issues, which have all been resolved due to the assistance received.

Negative: Doesn't apply as all my issues were resolved by the team.

Summary: Good; brilliant support that has been very rapid in responding and all replies to emails handled by one person which is appreciated by this customer.

Positive: Easy programme to use for post processing with lots of presets and tools that work, and I like being able to use it as a plug-in to Apple Photo.

Negative: Difficult if you are not totally computer savvy to update and get new presets in to Luminar Neo in my opinion.