Luminar Neo is a desktop AI photo editor for photographers with powerful sky replacement, relighting, background removal and portrait tools. It works as a standalone app or Lightroom/Photoshop plugin, delivering professional results with less manual work.
Best for
Photographers who want AI-powered edits beyond what Lightroom offers.
Pricing
Paid only, no free tier. Plans start at $99/yr.
Pros
- Sky replacement and relighting tools are genuinely more powerful than what's built into Lightroom
- Works as a standalone app or a Lightroom/Photoshop plugin, fitting into an existing workflow
- One-time-feeling annual price rather than an ongoing monthly editing subscription
Cons
- Desktop-only — no browser or mobile equivalent
- Aimed specifically at photographers, less useful for generating new images from scratch
Tags
photo-editingphotographysky-replacementdesktoplightroom-plugin
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Lightroom to use Luminar Neo?
No — it works as a fully standalone editor, though it can also be installed as a plugin inside Lightroom or Photoshop if you prefer that workflow.