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Luminar Neo

AI tool

AI photo editing and enhancement software

4.3
Paid · from $9.99/mo
Best for Photographers wanting automated AI edits
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Overview

Luminar Neo uses AI to automate complex edits like sky replacement, relighting, and portrait retouching. It's designed for photographers wanting fast, powerful results without deep manual masking.

Key features

  • AI sky replacement
  • Portrait relighting
  • Layer support
  • Noise reduction AI

Pros

  • Fast AI-driven results
  • One-time or subscription options
  • Great for photographers

Cons

  • Less flexible than Photoshop for compositing
  • Occasional AI artifacts

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