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What is LuminarAI?

LuminarAI is an all-new application and plug-in and the first fully AI-powered image editing software in the world.


While Skylum is well-known for building software that taps into artificial intelligence for great results, LuminarAI is entirely different. 


We built LuminarAI with artificial intelligence at its core. Artificial intelligence saves you time and effort. Before, traditional editing software was outdated. It was time-consuming and hard to learn. It required effort and skills to get satisfying results. With LuminarAI, you can create great-looking photos much faster. It’s perfect for anyone, of any skill level. 


While other companies use artificial intelligence as a catchphrase, LuminarAI is packed full of truly smart technology. LuminarAI features many AI tools that allow you to get more done in less time. Innovations like SkyAI, FaceAI, BodyAI, IrisAI, AtmosphereAI and more give your images a memorable style and a competitive edge. Without sacrificing quality, speed or creative options.

How to download and activate LuminarAI?

Your download links will be waiting for you in your Skylum account.

NOTE: Your LuminarAI purchase is linked to the billing email address you provided. Use that email to log in to your Skylum Account or, if needed, create a new Skylum Account tied to that email address.

  1. Visit the login page here

  2. If you already have an account, sign in with Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, or your email and password.

  3. If you don’t have an account, you can create it here. Make sure to choose the same email used for the LuminarAI purchase. 

  4. If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.

  5. In your account, you will see a My Software tab with all of your Skylum software, including LuminarAI.

  6. Find the tab with LuminarAI. Download LuminarAI by clicking the Download button. 


With LuminarAI we made the activation process easier and faster for you. There’s no need to remember your license number in order to use LuminarAI. Now you may activate LuminarAI directly from your account.

By default, all our software launches in trial mode when you first open it. When you start LuminarAI, you’ll see a window that prompts you to log in to your Skylum Account. 

To activate LuminarAI:


  • If you already have a Skylum account, sign in with a linked Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.

  • If you don’t have a Skylum account, click Register and create a Skylum Account. You can sign up with a Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple account, or you can sign up using your email and a password. 

  • If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.

  • Congratulations! You’ve activated LuminarAI.

Still don’t see LuminarAI in your account? Our support team will help you with that.

What are the system requirements for LuminarAI?

LuminarAI should work on your computer as long as it meets the following minimum system requirements. 


For Mac:

    • MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer

      • CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better

        • Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

          • macOS 10.13.6 or higher. IMPORTANT: macOS 10.12 is not supported.

            • Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

              • Display 1280x768 size or better

              Starting from Update 3, LuminarAI runs natively on the M1 chip.


              For Windows:

                • Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

                  • CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better

                    • Open GL 3.3 or later compatible Graphics Cards

                      • Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

                        • Operating System Windows 10 (only 64-bit OS) or higher. IMPORTANT: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are not supported.

                          • Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

                            • Display 1280x768 size or better

                            Are third-party plug-ins supported? (including Aurora HDR and Luminar 4)

                            In our other applications, third-party plug-ins are supported and send back the processed image as a new layer. 


                            One of the changes in LuminarAI is the switch from layers to a Local Adjustments tool and smart segmentation of our AI-powered tools. This is why there will be no third-party plugin support in LuminarAI. If you need to merge bracketed photos, we suggest using Aurora HDR in its standalone mode.

                            Can I use LuminarAI as a plug-in?

                            LuminarAI is a universal solution that can function both as a standalone editor and a plug-in.

                            Using LuminarAI as a plug-in, you’ll be able to bring creative and timesaving workflow to your host application. LuminarAI allows you to revolutionize the way you enhance photos but conveniently fits into your current workflow. 


                            LuminarAI can be used as a plug-in or extension for: 


                              • Lightroom Classic (starting from version 6)

                                • Photoshop (from version CS5)

                                  • Photos for macOS


                                  Does LuminarAI handle RAW files?

                                  Of course! LuminarAI RAW processing is based on our own powerful RAW engine. We regularly update our library and make our own improvements to provide perfect support for new cameras. You can check the full list of supported cameras here.

                                  Can I use other skies/textures/objects in LuminarAI?

                                  Yes, you can use your own sky textures and objects in LuminarAI.


                                  SkyAI will work with your own photos if they are in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG and TIFF. Here are guidelines on preparing skies for best results. Augmented SkyAI will work with your own objects if they are in PNG format with the Alpha channel or JPG format with a fully black background.

                                  Luminar X Membership

                                  New inspiration and tools delivered monthly to multiply your creativity.

                                  Do you want fresh ideas and inspiration every month to grow as a photographer? Join our Luminar X program and transform your photos. We’ve partnered with top photographers and artists to keep you fresh and inspired.

                                  • 10 Looks and Templates from a featured artist every month
                                  • 10 Sky textures from a world-class landscape photographer monthly
                                  • Eight full-length video courses on photography and editing each year

                                  Featured Luminar X artists create all content. They’re masters who also share your love of Luminar.

                                  Some of the first content released includes:

                                  • Albert Dros shares his looks for Captivating Cityscapes and Ultimate Landscapes.
                                  • Get amazing photos of lighting strikes by Bastian Werner and stunning sunsets by Gleb Tarro. These work flawlessly with our sky replacement tool.
                                  • Master Landscape photography with practical skills from David Johnston.

                                  Plus unique training, custom looks and incredible skies from more featured artists unveiled every month. Luminar X is the perfect addition to your photography.

                                  The world's most advanced High Dynamic Range photo editor.

                                  Aurora uses its Quantum HDR EngineTM with AI technology to analyze and extrapolate the best details from each bracketed image to create a single file that renders more details in the shadows, highlights and midrange than ever possible before. Leveraging advances in RAW file technology, photographers who create single exposures can also recover hidden details from their photos using Aurora HDR.

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                                  A deep-dive video course including original photos. Discover how to make your photography stand out and create masterpieces with this comprehensive guide.

                                  Photographic Storytelling is a deep-dive video course that teaches you the ins and outs of outstanding photography. Get original RAW photos and all necessary instructions to follow at your own pace along with the video guide, and get inspired to create your own masterpieces.

                                  This unique Epic Sunsets Sky pack was created by Elia Locardi, an internationally acclaimed travel photographer, writer, public speaker, and educator. It includes 28 epic sunsets at 8K resolution in JPEG and TIFF formats. You’ll find every type of vivid, colorful, and fiery sky you need to produce high-quality portfolio-level work.

                                  Mood: Hemingway. Create a breathtaking masterpiece with this pack full of 20 fierce and magnificent stormy skies.

                                  Amazing Planets

                                  Create a whole new world by adding a moon over the skyline or adding a planet to your landscape. Find a collection of magnificent planets in this AI Augmented Sky pack that will expand your photographic galaxy. The universe is just a click away.

                                  Fascinating Clouds

                                  Can’t choose between cotton-like clouds or stormy thunderclouds? Add depth to your photos with cloud packs in AI Augmented Sky. Master the weather in your photos.

                                  Sea Dreamworld

                                  Bring sea creatures into your skies. This pack of objects for AI Augmented Sky contains whales, dolphins, a turtle, and even a stingray to give your landscapes a touch of underwater mystery. Follow your imagination into the surreal land where sky meets ocean.

                                  Fireworks

                                  Light up the night! In this pack you will find 44 carefully prepared fireworks of different sizes and intensity to match any scene seamlessly. Pick your perfect firework and effortlessly place it in the night sky with Luminar 4.

                                  Stunning Northern Lights

                                  Add magical northern lights to your landscapes and transform your travel photos into unforgettable shots. Experiment with these five different shapes of the aurora created by Iurie Belegurschi, an award-winning landscape photographer, the founder of Iceland Photo Tours (and the company’s lead photography guide), and one of the guest stars of Luminar Photo Camp 2020. Light up your night sky with the stunning northern lights!

                                  So You Want to Be a Wildlife Photographer?

                                  Looking to get into wildlife photography? This wildlife photography guide is perfect for beginners to enthusiastic amateurs. It covers everything from finding and tracking your subjects, through to freezing motion and capturing stunning birds in flight photos. Book language: English.

                                  First Aid for Photographers

                                  With this practical photography book, you can easily learn how to capture any moment with the right settings! Author Mark de Rooij provides advice on the settings to use for 40+ topics and addresses problems you may encounter when you’re out photographing. First Aid for Photographers distinguishes itself by providing practical and direct solutions to problems you will inevitably encounter out in the field. Learn how to deal with any situation you face as a photographer!

                                  Night Skies

                                  The Night Skies pack includes 20 fantastic starry skies by a nightscape photographer David Maimó. Shot on long exposure, in high resolution JPEG and TIFF formats, these breathtaking star trails, galactic centers, and Milky Way shots will add billions of stars to your night images and bring your photography to the next level.

                                  Make your photos stand out with epic Skies and incredible Looks by Elia Locardi, an internationally acclaimed travel photographer.

                                  Epic Sunsets

                                  The unique Epic Sunsets Sky pack was created by Elia Locardi, an internationally acclaimed travel photographer, writer, public speaker, and educator. It includes 28 epic sunsets at 8K resolution in JPEG and TIFF formats. You’ll find every type of vivid, colorful, and fiery sky you need to produce high-quality portfolio-level work.

                                  Creating the wow factor

                                  With a special blend of rich dynamic contrast, color separation, and increased texture details, Elia Locardi has created a unique and recognizable style. This pack contains 11 specialized looks that Elia uses to create the wow factor in his landscape and cityscape photography.

                                  Transform skies to your heart’s desire with a super collection of blue cloudy, stormy, and night skies. Cover all your sky editing needs with one bundle.

                                  Blue Cloudy Skies

                                  Contains clouds for any type of day - this pack of 25 skies is perfect for midday shots.

                                  The Night Skies pack

                                  Includes 20 fantastic starry skies by a nightscape photographer David Maimó. Shot on long exposure, in high resolution JPEG and TIFF formats, these breathtaking star trails, galactic centers, and Milky Way shots will add billions of stars to your night images and bring your photography to the next level.

                                  Chasing Stunning Thunderstorms

                                  Bastian Werner has chased storms and photographed stormy skies in Europe and the United States to give you the most powerful skies possible. Get the 20 best authentic twilight and night sky storm shots in 10K resolution JPEG from this famous stormchaser.

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