I would prefer that the Add Photos button could find attached camera media as many apps do, but it doesn't. Moving forward and backward through images in the catalog was also snappier than in most applications. My card with 858 files was “imported” in a few seconds. You can start viewing and editing instantly. Though this means you do without things like transferring image files from a card to your computer, it does get you to your pictures fast.

You choose a folder and bingo, all the images it contains are added to your Luminar catalog.

There’s no explicit import process in Luminar. On first run, you see a very simple interface with a big Add Photos button. Skylum Luminar Neo's Catalog mode shows a grid of your images with a left-side panel for dates, folders, and albums, along with photo shot details. You can get a 30-day trial download of either from the main Skylum site menu. Luminar AI is available as a Store and a Mac app in the App Store I prefer desktop apps that are available in the app stores, since they make updating and installing on multiple computers easier and are vetted for security and functionality. Skylum is still selling the simpler Luminar AI application ($47), which is mostly about applying one-click fixes and styles to your photos but lacks some of Neo’s powerful features. Luminar is available directly from the Skylum site for $79 (often discounted), with no subscription required. Unique adjustment tools and filters-and the fact that you can install it as a Photoshop or Lightroom plug-in-make it a worthy addition to any photographer's software toolkit. Other new features of Luminar Neo include performance boosting and mobile app syncing. It also gets layer support with a library of textures and overlays. It retains the earlier Luminar application’s sky replacement and extensive set of filters, while adding unique depth-based relighting and power-line removal tools. The impetus for Skylum Luminar Neo was the desire for a photo app that makes extensive use of AI to improve and enhance your digital images. How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.

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