# Install and remove overlays in Luminar Neo Learn how to install and manage overlays in Luminar Neo, whether they’re added automatically from the Marketplace or manually imported from your computer. {% @arcade/embed flowId="98JzqwcZPl6f6v4SzNy7" url="" %} :black\_small\_square:An **overlay** is an image layered over another to create an artistic effect.\ :black\_small\_square:A **texture** is a kind of overlay with a pattern or texture-like design.\ :black\_small\_square:A **background** is another kind of overlay, applied to a subject with the background removed. 💡 **Tip:** You can explore the wide collection of overlays in our Marketplace: {% embed url="" %} {% hint style="warning" %} Make sure you're logged into your[ Skylum account](https://skylum.com/user/login?utm_source=support\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=content) (linked to your Luminar Neo license) before purchasing. This ensures your assets appear in your account's [**My Add-ons**](https://skylum.com/account/my-add-ons?utm_source=support\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=content) tab. {% endhint %} *** ### 📥 Installing Overlays There are two ways to install overlays to use with the **Layers tool**. #### 🛍️ Method 1: Installing Purchased Overlays from the Marketplace 1. Open **Luminar Neo** and go to the **Extras** tab. 2. In the new window, switch to the **Marketplace** tab and click the **grid +** icon. 3. Hover over the purchased overlay pack and click **Install**. 4. Once installed, the overlay pack will be marked as **Installed**. 5. To access them, go to **Layers tool → + button → Purchased category → See all**. *** #### 📁 Method 2: Installing Downloaded Overlays from Your Computer 1. Load the image you’d like to edit in **Luminar Neo**. 2. Switch to the **Edit** tab and open the **Layers** tool. 3. Click the **+** button in the Layers panel. You'll see some built-in overlay options. 4. To add new overlays: * On **macOS**, click **Load Images** * On **Windows**, click the **+** button and browse for your overlay files. 5. Your added overlay will appear under **My Images**. Click on it to apply. 6. To adjust the overlay, switch to **Layer Properties** to: * Resize * Change opacity * Experiment with different **Blend Modes** (mixing colors from layers in artistic ways) {% hint style="info" %} Overlay files can be in **JPEG** or **PNG** formats. {% endhint %} *** ### 🗑️ Removing Overlays :heavy\_check\_mark:To remove a **Custom Overlay** (those added manually from your computer):\ Go to **Layers tool → My Images**, hover over the overlay, right-click, and choose **Remove**. :heavy\_multiplication\_x: **Purchased Overlays cannot currently be removed** directly from within Luminar Neo. A delete option/button is planned for a future update. If you urgently need to remove them, there’s a **manual workaround** using your system files. This is not recommended, as it may lead to complications. {% tabs %} {% tab title="macOS" %} #### 🧹 Steps to Remove Purchased Overlays on Mac 1. In **Finder**, choose **Go → Go to Folder**. 2. Enter the following path: ``` /Users/USERNAME/Library/Group Containers/RTW788AXG3.com.skylum.luminarneo ``` 3. Navigate to the `Textures` folder → `Purchased` subfolder.\ \ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXf4Yfio2gbEkwTLYmPZ3SotMVtT-LiBdmkSwXd6KqmN11iDJKUK0pJRF-wgTWeHO_wiTqAayLAHqUeKgcPJYgDOtH-DVzVnEIlnekaBq8aM0P0D8kgJ6xNoHt-Yx2Lsc-uQB7cKhQ?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)\ \ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcn9NjyimTnAB9HHNXfXpH6Y9_Dz7YIaJrL5dsWKpnaGcWpU-BVepTkRHlSwtAi5WK4iel7_oH9GEOgwKnn4cSVrZIvNkvRlS_d2Eq3Vy208I0LpuczX4OlruqO7S0bAxukVfqjIQ?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG) 4. Inside, you’ll find subfolders with overlays collections, named with a string of characters.\ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXenbZOKkoIlNboH-6QCH-nfo6emuGD5X1ZDga_NEsYCAqvoOE9N4rrRsGGfla3EGUSfiuEMH8uuly3ZeMGUFHpFHq5JgZYmCmhL-N8uf7lhxZldsV53T08CXyfjjMPy5oPN2KDx?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)
5. To remove an overlay collection, **delete the corresponding subfolder**. 6. To delete one overlay from a collection: * Open the subfolder further until you find the individual overlay file.\ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdDgv0b4n406DEckntWDPv6jfAcbXgCuOgmDgabidWZ-fbpO-U4CKHX0RGbICy1Yxxeyyh3e7LWIIAVYhi3qMRgAfSb3EfiW9K5wRD4fNWj_wul-9sDBvnJdYQ3wM_suPxsekPSkg?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)\ \ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXebbpi1zDaO5l09ioRELNgV6OJF6piEg995FVF4EISaTvzmk4PmctKsSJp24wC-mTVcZoCwwZwyR9qJORWenOyfhmXi9A21xvWoZ2h8eA2-26pa25w-W5gXMr7ahn2v9vWZjagWAQ?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)
* Check the name and delete the file manually. {% hint style="danger" %} Remember to restart Luminar Neo after making changes. {% endhint %} {% endtab %} {% tab title="Windows" %} #### 🧹 Steps to Remove Purchased Overlays on Windows 1. Press **Win + R** to open the **Run** dialog. 2. Type: ``` %appdata% ``` and click OK:\ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeQxSCu65h9sKG4DC2_5qnqCYUiYs2FVJgf7cNactN_J8MfcgytvDzXZzssMKXIeOk7OJObMTi9LE63uxGD-U1m9klFyLWOmfZ5qrco8vaammKRzamyFKzVfbXy5Y2N2L4kjl1PRQ?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)
3. Navigate to:\ `Luminar Neo → Data → Textures → Purchased`\ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXc0tIJuY6xSVahRB7xag-Iq0EPhE9k_TdY8ovEn2HKhVy7I3jGK1N1raFjcwEXS9GIavGITRkDiE4A-H93qsjrGt7PbJkRa9FlZVp0-PF4uxaIO2maod745ahYkxW680lsj4q0U?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)\ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeFxZ9jVzVJczHoVfCIEsFoTDE4AxLd26T-G7P0aHdVYX4stfeZ6BBq2gZ1I4RndAmetOwO9ZyWTquSKYx3lqb-jxhIdWDQqvsRg3kcxs00aBjxb6trgyqTZ84DRSigIC15S3mQiQ?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)
📌 If the **Purchased** folder isn’t visible:\ Click **View** in File Explorer and enable **Hidden items**.\ \ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcRSIR6dvj846e7g12wkOeGrGeP3rtMFoOdk82sN37htY_PD3Y33TWMuvsAa6fGnTVosV4Qa3rUYfweyxtTxpmn-5VaV5jNoX0ctcx-5lsNjmSyyGxpa8ukUGbOeErC_ISIYgv-?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)\ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdzyVsc7QPHPqzq2PpbCU_xyo8f6djx3VKO6wewMsCKHGehW6gfitT90BnX-B3wVMsRjLElpzKw7400-vPSd1a_C_fuANUhfuYhdrgCZsTE09Frt4Asm4aVfvxtTNw2peywFOI7?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG) 4. Inside the Purchased folder, you’ll see overlay collection folders.\ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcvngLoiH9JM0paqnU8_mbjnV0LAsBIqXSmr5uO-xhRxXLeD06U-6cVwjNYyp8gBruh8StzhEapPfXi-MnXRQf4YliYQ6Eg84KJRw2pht_gzxe0xxzy-mSFkxTlONHDndc6C1b_Yw?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)
5. To remove a collection, **delete the matching subfolder**. 6. To delete one overlay: * Open the collection folder. * Then open the nested subfolders to locate and delete the specific overlay file. ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXfo3JP89GYsAjsX6odV2tx_lrpEmV56BpIAAQaeaETOQt0hpWAglOCyZ_aL2BvHLifsv7Lje-KO5bLqj50JyQ4PDspbtxFmBImJT-dqHBeKM-WCz_WmGb59MQLMOY121EK8gY0sAA?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)\ \ ![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXdWnkEEfyPtbvWVm8uaOopro7rvKEcMU4e_2hFFWfY_h4Q4Z5dlOg6ZtRYvitNRoccP44LBzti8G6Op03U6WTI3RyvvICSh_l9dQ4v7nSLeOLDLUJKL_fnrOieJPI1Xw8AL4Q-h2w?key=TC1dYDhbraJR4vhO0YUFIgeG)
{% hint style="danger" %} Restart Luminar Neo after changes. {% endhint %} {% endtab %} {% endtabs %}
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