Luminar Neo 1.7.1 (14247) Apr 2026

The major highlights for (and the foundational 1.7.0 update) were the introduction of Preset Previews and the ability to use Extensions within host applications like Adobe Lightroom. 1. Preset Previews on Hover

: You can now use professional Luminar Neo Extensions—such as HDR Merge , Focus Stacking , and Upscale AI —directly from the Lightroom interface. Luminar Neo 1.7.1 (14247)

The main viewer will instantly reflect the adjustment without a permanent click. The major highlights for (and the foundational 1

: The main image updates instantly to show how the preset will look, allowing for significantly faster browsing through styles like Long Exposure , Sunset , or Landscape . 2. Using Extensions in Lightroom The main viewer will instantly reflect the adjustment

: This allows users to maintain their Lightroom catalog while leveraging the specialized AI-driven tools of Luminar Neo for specific tasks. How to Use the New Preset Feature Open an image in the Edit or Presets tab. Navigate to the Presets panel (keyboard shortcut T ). Move your mouse cursor over any preset in the collection.

: Instead of clicking each preset to see the effect, you can simply hover your cursor over a preset name or thumbnail.

The most notable user-experience feature added in this version is the functionality in the Presets panel.