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# How to install and remove LUTs

Learn how to install and remove LUTs in Luminar for Desktop to apply stunning color grading effects and bring cinematic looks to your photos in seconds.

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### 🎥 Tutorial

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### 📥 Installing LUTs

#### **Option 1: Install Purchased LUTs from Marketplace**

1. Go to the **Extras Tab** in Luminar for Desktop.
2. Open the **Marketplace Tab**, then click on the on the **sign with squares and a plus**.
3. A window with your purchased add-ons will appear. Hover over the desired LUT pack and click **Install**.
4. Once installed, the pack will be marked as **Installed**.
5. Go to the **Mood** tool → **Choose LUT** → **Purchased** category to find the installed LUTs.

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#### **Option 2: Add LUTs from Your Skylum Account**

1. Download the LUTs pack from the [**My Add-ons**](https://skylum.com/account/my-add-ons?utm_source=support\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=content) section of your Skylum Account. You can also download the pack from the confirmation email you receive after purchase.
2. **Unzip** the downloaded folder:
   * **Mac:** Double-click to unzip.
   * **Windows:** Right-click → “Extract All” and follow instructions.
3. In Luminar for Desktop, go to the **Mood** tool → **Choose LUT** → **Add Custom LUT** File.
4. Navigate to the unzipped folder and select one or more `.cube` files.
   * **Mac:** `Cmd + Click` to select multiple.
   * **Windows:** `Ctrl + Click` to select multiple.
5. These will now appear in the **Custom LUTs** category in the Mood tool.

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### 🗑️ Removing LUTs from Luminar for Desktop

:heavy\_check\_mark:**To remove a Custom LUT:** hover over it and click the **Trash icon** next to the name.

:heavy\_multiplication\_x:**Purchased LUTs** cannot currently be removed directly from within the Luminar for Desktop interface. However, a **delete option/button** for this category is planned for a future update.

In the meantime, there’s a workaround to remove purchased LUTs manually via system files. While this method can remove LUTs from the program, **we do not recommend it**, as it may lead to unexpected behavior or complications. Proceed only if you're comfortable navigating your system files.

The steps differ depending on your operating system:

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{% tabs %}
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1. Open **Finder** → click `Go` → `Go to Folder…`.
2. Enter the path:

   ```
   /Users/USERNAME/Library/Group Containers/RTW788AXG3.com.skylum.luminarneo
   ```
3. Open the `LUTs` → `Purchased` folder.

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4. To remove a **LUT collection**, delete the corresponding subfolder (it will have a random string of characters).

   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXco5eeFMeYfT5XNQiV2u8JUIG-yc1_wef3wEef5ZNiig82qoPEUUls64QE341-rtHKJILb8L_2EIiFkayvh2tZK5BFDR0wY4i-QPvsSu6o1KVWpwIGtFliSdIg0tcAMIKiBDs_tFw?key=NUNIgG0A3YPMVtbCETEhHH4T)
5. To remove a **single LUT** from the collection:

   * Open the relevant subfolder.
   * Locate and delete the specific `.cube` file:

   ![](https://1995628866-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FMnf78856iSLiLJsiJgyq%2Fuploads%2FWi6dVKvqODoN0Q83NcUS%2Funnamed-13.png?alt=media\&token=13eec357-9e98-481e-ab30-dd82292b1c25)
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{% tab title="Windows" %}

1. Press `Windows Key + R` → type `%appdata%` → click **OK**.

   \
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2. Navigate to:

   ```
   Luminar for Desktop > Data > LutFiles > Purchased
   ```

   \
   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcPuX-nNHfjVLVHwZXCEZgUr3JEIMnHRu93kZ7vImrrRLeh_X7Yn67v6otf3WpTM4glGTfUntIufgQLERnT9fsl11m2bGxMuz0AoGH9GnDxs9YUGqo4YfoAU0DGj1Z33Qdu8u8U?key=NUNIgG0A3YPMVtbCETEhHH4T)\
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3. If the `Purchased` folder is hidden:
   * Go to the top bar → click **View** → enable **Hidden items**.\
     ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfJ80vn19f8Q0dpPB-uQ46pcDNoHZO3aMW86c8nlj0X5TgR4KHNoOPUR9f7-p5R4LG9K-nt0HM2UO9i6IYJpPBP6MVrelcNIvyS75l7DL8XaoYw-7cK6As20y_M752mw5bsKecW2A?key=NUNIgG0A3YPMVtbCETEhHH4T)\
     \
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4. To remove a **LUT collection**, delete the folder with a combinations of letters and figures under `Purchased`\
   ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeAingO1bsWy97JTqewTfO4Nkzf9EwTKBbdMMCFlFPfA4yzzfXNAH1_IPnj2sd1OKG-UJYzbfBlwN_M5C8h3UPFdaZFMkSO1mha3nJdxNByC_pmmhA5jNmHPPeHkV_owBi5DD3g?key=NUNIgG0A3YPMVtbCETEhHH4T)<br>
5. To remove a **single LUT**:
   * Open that folder → locate the correct nested subfolder → open it to find and delete the `.cube` file.\
     ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcTEBTjt6y-cjia78BWGnqsIScu2gv-okAAl95psoc5BpH0xfH-oFQY7xGwI6WyvJ38jIlchsc6jKGsPZC-Gq9JJrQ9dQLJcQzGcRKDYI4fIqWTcvTcSCbdxQRKyXks5gw2HLUFjw?key=NUNIgG0A3YPMVtbCETEhHH4T)\
     \
     ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfeYXpIuWYUpW5p_E3aaH_th1eQPF2ZoZ1_2J3SCRdI-xUsAQ9mer_OEXKhsb5g8J1c3HY5eslJPlzKRLv0fr0ZqeIoTamjQkzzVWpPm7yHNDzEK_pNZ1liwNmcjsvcBo2nmr8Q-w?key=NUNIgG0A3YPMVtbCETEhHH4T)
     {% endtab %}
     {% endtabs %}

***

{% hint style="warning" %}
If you’re unsure whether to delete from system files, we recommend waiting for the upcoming in-app delete feature for Purchased LUTs.
{% endhint %}


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