The improvements to Apple Silicon support and catalog management make this a no-brainer upgrade for existing users. For newcomers, now is an excellent time to jump in, as the current build represents one of the most stable states of Luminar Neo in the last 12 months.
Version is what the 1.20 release should have been. Skylum has shifted focus from adding flashy new AI toys to solidifying the foundation. The result is a stable, snappy, and reliable editor that feels professional. Luminar Neo 1.20.1.13681
| Task | Version 1.20.0 | Version 1.20.1.13681 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | RAW Import (100 files) | 48 seconds | 39 seconds | | Sky AI Replacement | 4.2 seconds | 3.1 seconds | | Export to JPEG (Full Res) | 12 seconds | 9 seconds | | HDR Merge (3 Brackets) | 8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | The improvements to Apple Silicon support and catalog