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'{{Short description|Photo editing app}} {{Infobox software | name = Luminar | developer = Skylum Software | logo = File:Luminar 2020.svg | logo size = 200px | screenshot = | caption = | released = {{Start date and age|2016|11|17}} | latest release version = Luminar 4 | latest release date = | operating system = [[Windows]], [[macOS]] | programming language = | genre = Photo editing, [[image manipulation]] | license = [[Proprietary software|Proprietary]] | website = {{URL|https://skylum.com/luminar}} }} '''Luminar''' is a universal [[Image editing|photo editing]] software application developed by [[Skylum]] (formerly Macphun) available for [[Windows]] and [[macOS]].<ref name=DPR/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techrepublic.com/article/luminar-the-only-photo-editing-tool-most-mac-users-need/ |title=Luminar: The only photo-editing tool most Mac users need|first=Erik|last= Eckel |date= December 31, 2016}}</ref> Luminar works as a standalone application and as a plugin for Adobe and Apple products. It integrates with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Photos for macOS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.photoworkout.com/luminar-review/ |title=Review of the New Luminar 2018|first=Jennifer |last=Berube}}</ref> In 2019, Luminar won a gold award at the Digital Camera Grand Prix for its innovation in the photo editing space. Luminar has also been recognized as the Best Photo Software Product in the 2019 and 2020 by EISA awards.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Skylum Luminar {{!}} EISA – Expert Imaging and Sound Association|url=https://www.eisa.eu/awards/skylum-luminar/|language=en-US|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref> The application has filters, which can be used to edit images. The effects can be combined using layers and masks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.lightstalking.com/luminar-2018-first-impressions/ |title=Luminar 2018 – First Impressions|first=Jason|last=Row|date=November 2, 2017}}</ref> Luminar works directly with [[Raw image format|raw files]].<ref name=COM/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://fstoppers.com/apps/fstoppers-reviews-macphuns-luminar-2018-image-editor-207064 |title=Fstoppers Reviews Macphun'sLuminar 2018 Image Editor|first=Adam |last=Ottke|date=December 10, 2017}}</ref> The latest version to be currently available is Luminar 4,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.naturettl.com/luminar-4-review/|title=Luminar 4 Review: The Future of Photo Editing?|last=Nicholls|first=Will|date=2019-10-04|website=Nature TTL|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-10-06}}</ref> which was released on 18th November 2019. This version of the software comes packaged which a number of AI tools, offering things such as automated sky replacement.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.naturettl.com/luminar-4-is-coming-ai-and-sky-replacement/|title=Luminar 4 is Coming: AI and Sky Replacement|last=TTL|first=Nature|date=2019-07-23|website=Nature TTL|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-10-06}}</ref> == History == Macphun launched Luminar in November 2016.<ref name=TR>{{cite web|title=Low-cost photo editor Luminar will light up Mac owners' screens on November 17|url=http://www.techradar.com/news/low-cost-photo-editor-luminar-will-light-up-mac-owners-screens-on-november-17th|first=Rod|last=Lawton|date= October 26, 2016}}</ref> An update with new tools and features called Luminar Neptune was released in 2017.<ref name=DPR>{{cite web|url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/5002868612/macphun-unveils-luminar-2018-takes-on-adobe-lightroom-cc|title= Macphun unveils Luminar 2018, takes on Adobe Lightroom CC|date=November 1, 2017 | first=DL|last= Cade}}</ref> Initially developed only for macOS, Macphun launched Luminar 2018 for Windows PC version in late 2017. At the same time, the company announced that it will change its name to Skylum.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.diyphotography.net/skylum-luminar-2018-now-native-raw-support-big-performance-boost/|title=SKYLUM LUMINAR 2018 NOW HAS NATIVE RAW SUPPORT AND A BIG PERFORMANCE BOOST|date=November 1, 2017 |first=John|last= Aldred}}</ref> Luminar 2018, which was launched in November 2017, introduced a RAW develop module,<ref name=MM>{{cite web|url=http://www.mymac.com/2017/11/luminar/|title= Luminar 2018 – Review|date= November 9, 2017 |first=Curt |last=Blanchard}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.naturettl.com/luminar-2018-new-alternative-adobe-lightroom/ |date=November 2, 2017|title=Luminar 2018 is a Your New Alternative to Adobe Lightroom}}</ref> changed the user interface<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/luminar-2018-now-shipping-for-mac-and-windows|first=Jon|last= Stapley|date= November 17, 2017|title=Luminar 2018 now shipping for Mac and Windows}}</ref><ref name=COM>{{cite web|url=https://www.cultofmac.com/452668/luminar-takes-negatives-photo-editing/ |first= David|last=Pierini |date= November 4, 2016|title=Luminar takes the negatives out of photo editing}}</ref> and also added new filters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://petapixel.com/2017/11/01/macphun-unveils-luminar-2018-take-adobe-lightroom/|title= Macphun Unveils Luminar 2018 to Take on Adobe Lightroom|date=November 1, 2017|first=Will |last=Nicholls}}</ref> == Reception == Luminar has generally received positive reviews. [[Tech Radar]] reviewed the beta version of the application in 2016 and gave it a 4.5 out of 5.<ref name=TR/> MyMac Reviews rated it 9 out of 10.<ref name=MM/> [[DigitalRev TV|Digital Rev]] appreciated the number of features offered by the software writing that "amateur Instagrammers and pro-photogs alike will feel like they’re in an Aladdin’s cave of wonders with what’s on offer in that regard," but pointed out that "in general Luminar does suffer from some problems when greater editing functions are stacked up against [[Adobe Lightroom|Lightroom]] or [[Adobe Photoshop|Photoshop’s]]."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalrev.com/article/luminar-photo-editor-hands-on-first-impressions|first= Rick|last= Boost|date=November 18, 2016|title= Luminar Photo Editor Hands-On First Impressions}}</ref> In 2020, [[Macworld]] gave Luminar a rating of 4.5 out of 5 and named it an Editors’ Choice, praising its “breakthrough AI Sky Replacement feature” and saying that it offers “intuitive, easy-to-use image editing.”<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.macworld.com/article/3511605/luminar-4-review-ai-brings-huge-creative-possibilities-to-affordable-image-editor.html |first=J.R.|last= Bookwalter|date=January 9, 2020|title=Luminar 4 review: AI brings huge creative possibilities to affordable image editor}}</ref> Digital Camera World gave Luminar 4 a rating of 4 out of 5 stars, pointing out as advantages its integrated image catalog, non-destructive editing, AI Sky Replacement tool, and included plug-in version.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Skylum Luminar 4 review|url=https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/reviews/skylum-luminar-4-review|last=Lawton|first=Rod|website=digitalcameraworld|language=en|access-date=2020-05-01}}</ref> [[Ghacks]] gave it a four out of five.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghacks.net/2017/07/18/luminar-photo-editor-for-windows-first-look/ |first=Martin |last=Brinkmann|date= July 18, 2017 |title=Luminar Photo Editor for Windows: first look}}</ref> Writing about Luminar 2018, [[Digital Trends]] expressed that it "is an excellent photo editor for beginners and hobbyists, with enough features to appease even some professional photographers."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/macphun-luminar-2018-review/ |title=MacphunLuminar 2018 review|first=Hillary |last=Grigonis |date=November 1, 2017}}</ref> Appreciating the simple interface of the software, [[TechRepublic]] wrote that "Skylum's Luminar 2018, on the other hand, addresses common image issues—including color correction, brightening and darkening, cropping, and applying filters—without requiring you to become an expert in manipulating a variety of palettes, layers, and tools."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.techrepublic.com/article/luminar-2018-adds-new-tools-and-filters-to-the-already-powerful-photo-editing-app/|first=Erik |last=Eckel | date=November 30, 2017|title= Luminar 2018 adds new tools and filters to the powerful photo-editing app}}</ref> In 2017 Luminar and in 2019, Luminar Flex was named the Best Software Plugin in the Lucie Technical Awards. In the same years, Luminar was awarded the Best Imaging Software by [[Technical Image Press Association|TIPA]]. In 2018, Luminar was named an Editor’s Pick by Outdoor Photographer.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aiming For Lightroom Users, Luminar 2018 Brings New Features, User Interface, Now For Windows|url=https://www.slrlounge.com/macphun-luminar-2018-update-lightroom-competitor/|last=Roa|first=Holly|date=November 1, 2017}}</ref> In October 2019, nature photography website Nature TTL reviewed the Luminar 4 software and gave it 5 out of 5.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.naturettl.com/luminar-4-review/|title=Luminar 4 Review: The Future of Photo Editing?|last=Nicholls|first=Will|date=2019-10-04|website=Nature TTL|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-10-06}}</ref> == External links == ° [https://bestphotoeditors.net/review/skylum-luminar-4/ Luminar 4 review] == References == {{reflist|2}} [[Category:Photo software]] [[Category:Raster graphics editors]] [[Category:HDR tone mapping software]] [[Category:2017 software]]'