Luminar Neo Fall Upgrade 2025: A Giant Leap Toward Cross-Platform Creativity

Skylum is raising the bar again. The Fall 2025 upgrade to Luminar Neo isn’t just another update — it’s a reimagining of what photo editing can be in a connected, multi-device world. With a massive rollout of new tools, platform expansions, and an all-new ecosystem, Luminar Neo is now primed to be more than a photo editor. It’s becoming a complete creative environment.
Luminar Neo Is Now Truly Cross-Platform
Earlier this spring, Luminar Neo expanded beyond iOS with the release of Android and ChromeOS apps, completing its reach across all major platforms. Now, whether you’re editing on a tablet, Android phone, Chromebook, or desktop, you get the same powerful tools and unified experience.
No compromises. No stripped-down mobile versions. Just one seamless creative environment that travels with you.
This full-platform integration laid the groundwork for what Skylum is now rolling out: the Luminar Ecosystem, launching this fall.

Coming November 2025: Phase One of the Luminar Ecosystem
Cross-Device Mobile-to-Desktop Editing
Imagine starting a photo edit on your phone while commuting — cropping, adjusting lighting, maybe adding a mask — and then picking up right where you left off on your desktop at home. With real-time sync powered by Luminar Neo’s cloud-based infrastructure, that workflow is now seamless.
As you make edits on your mobile device, every change — sliders, masks, layers, even undos — is automatically saved to the cloud. When you open the same image on your desktop, it appears exactly as you left it, with all edits fully intact and ready to refine further.
There’s no need to export, upload, or transfer files manually. No version mismatches. Just a clean, uninterrupted editing experience across all your devices.
This isn’t just convenient — it’s a true workflow upgrade for creators who need flexibility without compromise, whether you’re working in the field, on the move, or back in the studio.
Web Galleries: Share Stories, Not Just Images
Luminar’s Web Galleries turn finished edits into beautiful, interactive web pages — instantly. No need for a website, coding knowledge, or design tools. Just select your images, pick a style, and publish.
This feature is aimed squarely at creators who want to share stories, not just pictures. Whether it’s a wedding, travel journal, or professional portfolio, Web Galleries help you tell a visual story with ease and elegance.
And for pros? It’s a fast, polished way to deliver work to clients.
New Tools Rolling Out This Fall

Alongside the ecosystem launch, Luminar Neo is introducing three major editing features that make advanced photography more accessible and powerful than ever.
? Restoration Tool
Have old family photos collecting dust? With a single click, the new Restoration tool revives faded prints, removes scratches, and brings back lost detail. Whether you’re preserving history or cleaning up an archive, this tool makes photo restoration effortless — and remarkably fast.


? AI Assistant
The AI Assistant is your built-in photo editing guide. It intelligently scans your image and suggests precise edits using tools like Develop Raw, Curves, and Color Harmony. It’s perfect for new users who want great results fast, and for seasoned editors looking to speed up their workflow without sacrificing control.

? Volume Tool
The new Volume tool adds a rich sense of depth by automatically enhancing light and shadow across the image. With one click, your photos get more drama, contrast, and atmosphere — no manual dodge and burn required.

Limited-Time Deals: Till September 15, 2025
To celebrate the upgrade, Skylum is offering special pricing for new and existing users:
New users can purchase:
? Luminar Neo Cross-Device Perpetual License (Neo + Mobile) for $159
? Luminar Neo Max Perpetual License (Neo + Mobile + Creative Library) for $179
Existing Skylum users can purchase :
? Ecosystem Pass (including Generative Tools + New Tools + Mobile + Web Galleries + Cross-Device Editing) for $79
? 2025/26 Upgrade Pass (including Generative Tools + New Tools) for $59