Luminar De Tutorial: Get Started in 5 Minutes [2026]

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Automatic detection of sky pixels with edge-aware masking, relighting of the scene foreground to match the new sky, and a library of skies plus user-imported options. Handles reflections on water and complex horizons.

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Uses AI-estimated depth maps to selectively brighten or darken near-field and far-field regions of an image, allowing photographers to recover shadows in foregrounds or tame hot backgrounds without manual masking.

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Detects faces and bodies to apply selective skin smoothing, eye whitening, iris enhancement, lip coloring, slimming, and face sculpting, with per-slider strength control and skin-tone preservation.

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Cloud-powered generative fills for removing objects, extending the frame beyond the original canvas, and substituting image regions with prompt-guided content, credited per operation.

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Multiple adjustment and image layers with blending modes, AI-generated masks (subject, sky, person, background), and stacked presets allow complex edits that remain editable and reversible.

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Optional modules including Noiseless AI (noise reduction), Upscale AI (image upscaling), HDR Merge, Focus Stacking, Background Removal, Supersharp AI, and Magic Light extend the editor for specialist workflows.

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German-localized storefront with Euro pricing, SEPA and Sofortüberweisung payment methods, EU-compliant invoicing with itemized VAT for business deductions, 14-day consumer withdrawal right, and GDPR-aligned data processing—requirements that matter for professional photographers operating in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

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