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# Luminar for Desktop as an Apple Photos Extension

Luminar for Desktop can be used as a photo editing extension in the **Apple** **Photos** app on your Mac.

Here’s how to **activate the Luminar extension:**

1. Open **System Settings** on your Mac.
2. Go to **General > Login Items & Extensions**.
3. Scroll down to **Extensions** and click the info button next to **Photos Editing**.
4. Turn on **Luminar**.

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Here's how to **send an image from Photos to Luminar extension**:

1. Open the **Photos** app on your Mac.
2. Double-click the photo you want to edit, then click **Edit** in the toolbar.
3. Click the **Extensions (...)** button in the editing toolbar.
4. Choose **Luminar**.
5. Edit your photo using the Luminar tools.
6. Once done with adjustments, click **Save Changes** to apply the edits and return to Photos.
7. Then click **Done** to finish editing.

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