
Second, with non-destructive photo editors like these, you need to ‘export’ a processed image if you want to publish it or share it – and Luminar doesn’t offer the option to export an image straight back to the folder where the original is stored – you have to navigate to the export folder you want manually. First, it doesn’t yet offer ‘virtual copies’ (we’re told they’re on the roadmap), so you can’t create different versions of a picture with different ‘looks’. Luminar 4 misses a couple of key features, however, that the others have. This has become a standard way of working for many programs, not just Lightroom, such as Exposure X5, ON1 Photo RAW 2020 and Capture One Pro. Luminar 4 also offers Lightroom-style non-destructive editing, so that even after you’ve closed an image or even quit the software, you can go back later and change or remove any of your settings. (Image credit: Rod Lawton) (opens in new tab) You can create Albums to 'virtually' group together images stored in different folders, though. Luminar 4 has its own integrated browsing and cataloguing tools, complete with non-destructive editing, though it doesn't offer more advanced options like virtual copies, smart albums or search tools. These are fast and effective, and while they’re not as sophisticated as Lightroom’s, for example, they’re probably enough for casual users. We also have to talk about Luminar 4’s integrated image browsing and cataloguing tools. These are a great way to get ideas for effects to apply to your photos, and you’ll soon build a list of favorites – and you can of course create and add your own.

These adjustments and effects can be applied manually using Luminar 4’s four newly-streamlined workspaces, or via single-click ‘Looks’ with preset combinations of of filters and effects. It’s not just a photo-enhancer but a powerful image editing tool in the classic sense, offering not just regular tone, color and cropping tools, but geometric corrections, raw processing, image layers and masking… and a whole range of creative effects. It's not astrophotography, but it's a remarkable technical achievement.

Please contact Skylum support at /support if you have issues with Lumianr Neo not working.Luminar dropped in this perfectly masked night sky into a regular daytime photo with just a handful of mouseclicks, even shifting the overall exposure and colors to match the sky. Joining Skylum Insiders is another way to gain valuable knowledge of Luminar Neo. You can also attend or watch a rebroadcast of our daily Luminar Coffee Break show, where you can ask for support or how-to questions.
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Follow this manual for “How to” questions and leave comments in the sections if you have questions. Instead of waiting to add screenshots and videos, we have released this draft version of the user manual and will add them as soon as possible. Many Luminar Neo members requested we release the user manual as soon as possible. Vanelli, Skylum’s Director of Education Releasing Luminar Neo’s manual Your positive comments and energy ignited the team and gave them a sense of purpose to fulfill our promise to deliver the many special features in Luminar Neo. On behalf of the Skylum team, thank you for your unwavering support and understanding during these difficult times.

