In my Luminar Neo review, I found that while the AI tools in Luminar Neo could definitely be quicker, there was a noticeable improvement in speed when compared to the same tools in Luminar AI.įinally, a modular engine means that the new architecture of Luminar Neo is more flexible, allowing Skylum to update it more easily in the future. Users with low-powered computers who were frustrated with slow performance in Luminar AI should have a better experience with Neo. The new modular engine also uses less memory (RAM) and storage space on your computer.

Where this is most noticeable is when you’re using the various AI-powered tools in Luminar Neo, such as Sky AI and the new Relight AI tool. The modular engine allows you to apply lots of different tools to an image without significant performance loss, with all edits saved automatically.

This is key when comparing Luminar AI vs Luminar Neo, and it’s important to understand just how big a benefit it actually is. ‘Modules’ help to evenly distribute the load while using the various editing tools in Luminar Neo for faster image processing. What differentiates Luminar Neo from all previous versions of Luminar is its ‘modular engine’. Presets and other tools are quicker in Luminar Neo than in Luminar AI.

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