Export Image
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When you edit an image in Luminar Neo, a record of all the tools you apply, the adjustments you make in those tools, and everything else you do to the image is saved in the Catalog. When you export a final image, Luminar Neo applies those adjustments to your photo and generates a finished file ready to send to clients, upload to social media, or print.
As you work with an image, you’ll want to export an image file at some point. This file might be an in-progress save to capture work to date as you edit your photo. Or perhaps it’s to prepare your file for printing or sharing. Luminar Neo offers many options for exporting images to meet your needs.
When you’re ready to export a finished image, click on the Export icon in the top right corner, or Right-click on a photo > choose Export.
Here’s what you’ll see when you click the Export button in the top right corner:
The New Export window gives you full control over how your image is saved and shared. Here’s a breakdown of the available settings:
📁 Format
Choose from six file formats:
JPEG
PNG
TIFF (8-bit and 16-bit)
PSD
DNG
Some formats, like TIFF and JPEG, offer additional options for setting compression and bit depth, giving you more control over file quality and size.
🔍 Sharpen
Enhance your exported image by applying sharpening. This setting increases edge definition and helps reduce compression artifacts—especially useful when exporting in formats like JPEG.
📝 File Name
If you are exporting a single file, you’ll see a File Name field at the top of the Export Image window. You can use this to rename your image before saving it.
If you’re exporting multiple images, this option won’t appear, and the original file names will be retained.
📐 Resize
Export your image at its original size or customize the dimensions. You can set new values based on:
The long side
The short side
This is also where you can set the resolution in pixels per inch (PPI).
Please note that the maximum export size is 15,000 px.
🌈 Color Space
You can export your image in one of the following color spaces:
sRGB – Best for web use; ensures broad compatibility
Adobe RGB – Common in graphic design and professional software
ProPhoto RGB – The widest color space, ideal for preserving all colors captured in raw files
📉 Quality
Some file types, like JPEG, allow you to set the quality level, which affects the degree of compression and the resulting file size. A higher quality setting preserves more detail but results in a larger file.
Quickly export your image using the same settings and location as your last export — whether it was done via New Export, Quick Export, or any other method.
If you haven’t exported anything before, this option will be disabled.
Use one of the ready-made presets to export your image instantly:
JPEG – 100% quality
JPEG – 80% quality
TIFF – 16-bit
TIFF – 8-bit
Send your exported image to another app or device with just one click:
Airdrop (macOS only) – Instantly send your image to nearby Apple devices using Airdrop.
Messages – Share your image through the Messages app on your computer.
Mail – Open your default mail app with the exported image automatically attached.
Connect – Transfer directly to a mobile device.
When you click Connect, a QR code will appear. Scan it using your phone’s camera to open or install the Share for Luminar Neo app from the App Store or Google Play.
Once your device is connected, you can send images from Luminar Neo to your phone or from your phone to Luminar Neo.
⚠️ Important: Your computer and mobile device must be on the same Wi-Fi network for the connection to work properly.