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Luminar Changelog

What's new in Luminar 4.3.0

Sep 8, 2020
  • NEW Search tool.
  • Share to 500px in seconds.
  • Enjoy better speed and performance.
  • Conquer space with improved AI Augmented Sky.
  • Preview Looks instantly.

New in Luminar 4.2.0 (Jun 17, 2020)

  • NEW AI Augmented Sky Tool.
  • Face Features Detection Network.
  • Shine Removal Technology.
  • Slim Face 2.0 Technology.
  • Relight Scene technology improvement.
  • Improvements to ML Cache.
  • Third-party Plugin Implementation (PC users).

New in Luminar 4.1.0 (Jan 29, 2020)

  • NEW Atmospheric Haze for even more realism.
  • NEW Erase Tool Technology.
  • Improved performance and stability.
  • Improved Algorithm in Portrait Enhancer Tool.
  • Adjustments Amount Slider added.
  • Full support for Photoshop 2020.
  • Expanded User Manual.

New in Luminar 3.0.1 (Jan 31, 2019)

  • Stability improvements.
  • Fixed 20+ crash issues.
  • Fixed issue with folder destination for the catalog.
  • Fixed crashing on quit.

New in Luminar 2018 1.3.0 Build 5235 (Jul 11, 2018)

  • IMPROVEMENTS:
  • IMPROVED Raw Develop. The Raw Develop filter has improved handling of the Lens and Transform effects. Effects are not shown on the left side (Before) when using the Compare option. The effects are also not blended with original when using the Filters Amount slider.
  • IMPROVED Sharpening. The Sharpening filter is more responsive and accurate. As you adjust the controls all changes are visible in high resolution with real-time feedback.
  • IMPROVED Batch Processing. You can now export to several file formats including new options for PDF and JPEG-2000.
  • IMPROVED LUT Mapping. You can now easily scroll through your LUTs in the LUT Mapping filter. Just hover your mouse over a LUT and it updates in real-time.
  • IMPROVED Language Support. Luminar offers eight improved localizations: Chinese, Chinese Simplified, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish.
  • IMPROVED Image History. It is now possible to use the "Save History" option when saving a file with the "Windows Compatible" option. Additionally, White Balance presets are now displayed in an image's history with the preset name when using the RAW Develop and Develop filters.
  • NEW Plugin Support. The following third-party plugins can now be used via the Plugins menu: Imagenomic Noiseware 5, Imagenomic Portraiture 3, Imagenomic Realgrain 2, and DxO FilmPack 5.
  • IMPROVED Filter Controls. To save you time, all filter checkboxes can be enabled or disabled by clicking on the control name or the checkbox. Additionally, be sure to try scrubbable number sliders. Just mouse over the value for a filter and then click and drag left or right to move the slider.
  • IMPROVED JPEG Controls. Take precise control over JPEG and JPEG-2000 compression. You can see a numeric value for the Quality slider. You can also click on the number and enter a precise value.
  • NEW CAMERA SUPPORT:
  • Canon:
  • Canon EOS 3000D / Canon Rebel T100 / Canon EOS 4000D
  • FujiFilm:
  • FujiFilm X-H1
  • FujiFilm X-A20
  • FujiFilm X-A5
  • FujiFilm X-E3
  • Olympus:
  • Olympus E-PL9
  • Pentax:
  • Pentax K-1 II
  • Panasonic:
  • Panasonic DC-GF10 / Panasonic DC-GF90
  • Panasonic DC-GX9 / Panasonic DC-GX7MK3
  • Panasonic DC-TZ200 / Panasonic DC-ZS200 / Panasonic DC-TZ202 / Panasonic DC-TZ220 / Panasonic DC-ZS220 /Panasonic DC-TX2
  • Sony:
  • Sony A7 III

New in Luminar 2018 1.2.0 Build 4245 (Apr 29, 2018)

  • Improved stability. We’ve improved the robustness of Luminar to increase its ability to develop your photos with precise control.
  • Expanded LUT support. The LUT Mapping filter is even more useful now. With this update we have increased the stability of .CSP and .3DL files. It is a great way to load custom film looks and image styles. Be sure to download some extra ones from here: (https://skylum.com/luminar/marketplace/luts).
  • Enhanced documents support. Moreover, updated version of Luminar shows better efficiency with opening documents previously made using RAW Develop filter.
  • Work faster. We’ve dramatically increased the speed of editing for our Mac users. We want you to be able to work faster on your favorite images.
  • Improved Raw Engine. We’ve improved the de-mosaic process for even cleaner image conversion. You can also use DCP camera profiles with your raw files for more options on interpreting color. Plus even more raw formats can be edited natively with our RAW Develop filter.
  • Automatic Lens Corrections. Our RAW Develop and Develop filters analyze your image and its metadata to calculate an Automatic Lens Distortion fix that you can apply in one-click. Additionally it can detect color and detail issues and automatically fix Chromatic Aberration and Defringe an image to remove halos.
  • Increased stability and ease of use. We’ve made numerous interface and user experience improvements based on your feedback for an improved editing experience. We’ve also made several improvements to application stability to improve performance on editing even the largest of images.

New in Luminar 2018 1.1.1 Build 3054 (Jan 31, 2018)

  • Improved Raw Support: We’ve improved RAW Develop support and added Leica Monochrom .DNG , HEIC formats. We’ve also improved support for Hasselblad and several other cameras.
  • Photos for Mac: Luminar works even better as an extension for Photos for Mac.
  • Adobe plug-in improvements: The plugins for Adobe products have been performance tuned.
  • Improved cross-platform files: We’ve fixed an issue with the Dodge & Burn filter masks for documents created on Windows.

New in Luminar 2018 1.1.0 Build 2532 (Jan 22, 2018)

  • Work faster:
  • Improved compatibility with OS X 10.10, 10.11 support.
  • The Histogram updates in realtime.
  • Performance and RAM usage improvements.
  • When editing press Cmd+L to quickly access the Filters list as well.
  • RAW image improvements:
  • Luminar does a better job of detecting noise in a raw file and automatically fixing it when you open to a photo.
  • DNG file support is improved for easier editing.
  • Even more raw formats can be edited natively with our RAW Develop filter.
  • Better batch processing:
  • A streamlined user interface makes batch processing even easier to fix multiple photos at once.
  • Additional improvements also made to address user-reported issues.
  • Improved Native files:
  • Save your editing projects in the native Luminar format which makes it easy to come back and edit in the future.
  • Files can be shared between Mac and Windows users.
  • LUT Mapping:
  • Any LUT you’ve chosen can now be stored to a preset with no need to link to the original .cube file.
  • Improved exports:
  • Photos can now be exported to SmugMug for online sharing.
  • The Sharpen on Export filter is also improved for crisper images.
  • Better masking controls:
  • Adjust the density controls on a mask to refine the blending of layers.
  • When editing a mask, you can also press the Backspace hotkey to reset gradient/radial mask drawing.

New in Luminar 1.2.2 Build 4749 (Sep 30, 2017)

  • OS X 10.10 support hot fix.

New in Luminar 1.2.2 Build 4743 (Sep 26, 2017)

  • Full High Sierra support (OS X 10.13)
  • Speed & performance improvements
  • Minor bug fixes, including the possibility to save the mask in the document

New in Luminar 1.2.1 Build 4682 (Sep 4, 2017)

  • New "Aerial Workspace" gives instant access to the core editing tools for drone photos.
  • New "Aerial Presets" will help you give your aerial photos amazing results in just one click.
  • New "Whites & Blacks" filter is essential for enhancing aerial photos. Now you have it!
  • Plus a number of performance improvements and bug fixes reported by awesome Luminar users like yourself.

New in Luminar 1.2.0 Build 4229 (Jun 16, 2017)

  • New Accent AI filter – Uses artificial intelligence to create stunning images with a single swipe.
  • New Quick & Awesome workspace – 3 filters for great results within seconds.
  • Plug-in integration with Creative Kit and Aurora HDR 2017.
  • Brush, Gradient and Radial Gradient tools – Dramatically faster speed yields more fluid editing.
  • Vignette filter – New Vignette Styles, Place Center & more deliver versatile options.
  • Memory management – Faster performance for large files & 5+ simultaneous open images.
  • User Interface changes – In-app animation & mode transitions make everything smoother.
  • Crop tool update – Custom crop sizes for every situation.
  • Local history – Separate history for Transform, Denoise, Clone & Stamp modes.

New in Luminar 1.1.4 Build 3835 (Apr 1, 2017)

  • UI and UX improvements
  • Fixed undo while masking
  • Added two-finger gestures
  • Clone & stamp improvements
  • Improved noise reduction
  • Transform mode speeded up
  • Better support to .ORF images in batch processing
  • Mask drawing speed improved
  • Clone & stamp tool supports Wacom & other tablets