Neo 1.20.1.13681 - Luminar

Feature:

"Atmospheric Depth" Filter

Enhanced Portrait Background Removal

: Building on previous releases, version 1.20.1 includes interface improvements for the Portrait Background tool . This allows users to swap out backgrounds for subjects with more precision, making it an essential feature for portrait and headshot photographers. Luminar Neo 1.20.1.13681

Note: Since software updates improve over time, check Skylum’s official changelog for any post-1.20.1 hotfixes if you encounter specific bugs. Sony A9 III Shooters: You literally cannot edit

Sony A9 III Shooters: You literally cannot edit your RAW files without this update.
Mac Studio (M2 Ultra) Users: The performance gains are too good to ignore.
Photo Cullers: If you manage libraries of 20k+ images, the catalog speed improvement changes your workflow.
Clone Tool Devotees: If you live in the Clone & Stamp tool, the precision fix is a game-changer.

Luminar Neo 1.20.1.13681

is a stable maintenance release suitable for production use, especially if you experienced crashes or export hangs in earlier 1.20 builds. It does not add new AI tools (those arrived in 1.21.0+), but it refines the existing workflow. Luminar Neo 1

The 1.20.1 update addressed several platform-specific issues:

Previously, opening a catalog with over 5,000 images caused noticeable lag. The 13681 build optimizes the SQLite database queries, resulting in 3x faster thumbnail loading and smoother scrolling in the Library module.