Luminar Neo Gets New Update

credits: Skylum

Skylum is marking Luminar Neo’s fourth anniversary with a spring update, and version 1.27 brings a handful of new AI tools, mostly focused on portrait editing. One of the more practical additions is in the Skin AI section, where a new blemish removal slider has been added. Instead of just toggling the effect on or off, you can now control how aggressively things like pimples or skin imperfections are removed. There is also a new slider that lets you soften not just the face, but the body as well, which gives a bit more control over how the final photo looks.

The Face AI tool has also been updated, especially when it comes to removing dark circles under the eyes. Skylum says the results should look more natural this time, addressing a common issue where earlier versions would overcorrect or affect areas that did not need adjustment. Another change is to Bokeh AI (previously called Portrait with Bokeh AI), which is no longer limited to portraits. It now works on any subject, using a depth map to simulate background blur. There are also different bokeh shapes available, including round, oval, hexagonal, and even more stylised options like heart or star shapes.

Outside of portraits, there are a couple of smaller workflow updates. A new mask blur slider helps soften transitions at the edges of masks, and there is now an option to zoom in and out while working on mask selections. On the mobile side, the app has been renamed to simply Luminar, dropping the “Mobile” branding, and now includes many of the same AI tools found on desktop, including face adjustments, shine reduction, and blemish removal. Skylum also says syncing edits between mobile and desktop should now take less than a minute. The update is rolling out starting April 9 (so today), for all users.