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What’s coming this year to Luminar Neo – in addition to ecosystem features, Luminar Neo users will receive three powerful upgrades (see also this post):

• Restoration: Bring old or damaged photos back to life in a single click. Perfect for reviving family memories or vintage prints with deep scratches or faded color.
• AI Assistant: Our new intelligent guide that analyzes photos and recommends optimal edits. Ideal for beginners and pros alike, it makes powerful tools like Develop Raw, Curves, and Color Harmony easier to use than ever.
• Volume – free for all users: Instantly add depth and dimensionality by enhancing light and shadow. A one-click solution to elevate contrast and visual impact — no manual Dodge & Burn needed.

New Luminar Neo offers for September:

New users can buy:

• Luminar Neo Cross-device Perpetual license (Luminar Neo + Luminar Mobile) for $159
• Luminar Neo Max Perpetual license (Luminar Neo + Luminar Mobile + Creative library) for $179

Existing Luminar Neo owners can buy:

• Ecosystem Pass (Generative tools + New tools + Luminar Mobile + Web Galleries + Cross-device editing mobile to desktop) for $79
• 2025/26 Upgrade Pass (Generative tools + New tools) for $59

ON1 announced Photo RAW 2026:

• Masking overhaul: Mask Layers, one‑click Subject/Background masks, cleaner AI edges.
• Effects upgrades: Favorites & search in Add Filter, Starting Point presets, + four new creative filters.
• Resize AI 2026 built in: Next‑gen super resolution and noise handling, no separate app or plugin.
• Extras: Negative Mode for film scans, grayscale support, improved perspective tools, flexible UI.

DxO Labs released several updates ot their products:

• DxO PhotoLab 9 released
• DxO PureRAW 5.3 released
• New cameras and lenses support added, including the Nikon Coolpix P1100 camera. The new DxO Modules can be found in the following DxO software:
  • DxO PhotoLab
  • DxO PureRAW
  • DxO FilmPack
  • DxO ViewPoint
  • DxO NikCollection

Via PhotoRumors