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# How do I know if I need to upgrade my license?

To check if you need to upgrade your Lifetime license, open **Luminar Neo** and review the tools available in your **Сatalog**.

1. #### **If you see this screen:** <a href="#h_01j7ke240s6qphe109tadk7ca5" id="h_01j7ke240s6qphe109tadk7ca5"></a>

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This indicates that your current license does not include access to the Pro Tools or Generative Tools.

To unlock these tools, you need to purchase either the **Ecosystem Pass** or the **Upgrade Pass 2025/26**.

You can check all available offers for you here:&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://skylum.com/luminar/fallintoflow-ow>" %}

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***What is the difference between the Ecosystem Pass and the Upgrade Pass?***

With the one-time **Upgrade Pass 2025/26**, you'll receive:

* &#x20;Lifetime access to all features from the Fall Upgrade 2025 (Restoration, AI Assistant, Volume) & Spring Update 2026
* Lifetime access to all Pro tools ( [Supersharp AI](https://skylum.com/luminar/supersharp-ai), [Noiseless AI](https://skylum.com/luminar/noiseless-ai), [Upscale AI](https://skylum.com/luminar/upscale-ai), [Focus Stacking](https://skylum.com/luminar/focus-stacking), [Background Removal AI](https://skylum.com/luminar/background-removal-ai), [HDR Merge](https://skylum.com/luminar/hdr-merge), [Magic Light AI](https://skylum.com/luminar/magic-light-ai), and [Panorama Stitching](https://skylum.com/luminar/panorama-stitching)) and tools from previous upgrades (such as Auto Adjust, Color Transfer, and Color Masking)
* Generative tools, available until December 31, 2026 ([GenErase](https://skylum.com/luminar/generase), [GenExpand](https://skylum.com/luminar/genexpand), [GenSwap](https://skylum.com/luminar/genswap))

The **Ecosystem Pass** includes everything in the Upgrade Pass 2025/2026, plus:

* A lifetime license for Luminar Mobile
* Cross-device editing (mobile to desktop)
* Access to the Web Galleries<br>
  {% endhint %}

2. #### **If you see this screen:** <a href="#h_01j7ke2ap0hd42p55g16v64dhs" id="h_01j7ke2ap0hd42p55g16v64dhs"></a>

   <figure><img src="/files/7th81k7u0em7CV8HQSuB" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

This indicates that you have access to the Pro Tools, but Generative Tools are not included in your Lifetime License.

To use Generative Tools, consider purchasing the **Ecosystem Pass** or the **Upgrade Pass 2025/26**

You can check all available offers for you here:&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://skylum.com/luminar/fallintoflow-ow>" %}

3. #### **If you see this screen:** <a href="#h_01j7ke2fg3rmb8dr5bvb76ev66" id="h_01j7ke2fg3rmb8dr5bvb76ev66"></a>

<img src="https://userguide.skylum.com/hc/article_attachments/21333825567762" alt="" height="420" width="624">

This means you can access Generative Tools, but Pro Tools are not included in your plan.\
To unlock the **Pro Tools**, you can either get the  **Ecosystem Pass** or the **Upgrade Pass 2025/26**

You can check all available offers for you here:&#x20;

{% embed url="<https://skylum.com/luminar/fallintoflow-ow>" %}

{% hint style="info" %}
You can always check the availability of **Upgrade Pass 2025/26** or **Ecosystem Pass** directly in your Skylum account -> [**My Software.**](https://skylum.com/account/my-software?utm_source=support\&utm_medium=organic\&utm_campaign=content) Check the active duration under your Lifetime license.

![](/files/dgus90PwrGiIATbOGBB4)

![](/files/xO4nAFmcwn8ICmsLAxUD)
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