Why do my RAW photos have strange colors or artifacts?

If your RAW images appear with unusual colors, artifacts, or distorted tones in Luminar Neo, the most likely cause is that your camera is not yet officially supported.

You can check the current list of supported cameras here.

🛠️ How to Fix It

While waiting for official camera support, there's a simple workaround: convert your RAW files to DNG format. This format is more widely supported and can make your images compatible with Luminar Neo.

👉 How to Convert RAW to DNG

1

Download the free Adobe DNG Converter

You can download the Converterr from here

2

Install and open the converter Select the folder where your original RAW files are stored.

3

Choose a destination folder Pick where you'd like your new DNG files to be saved.

4

Adjust compatibility settings (optional but helpful)

Make sure the "Embed Fast Load Data" checkbox is selected.

5

Click "Convert" The tool will generate new .dng files from your RAWs.

6

Import the DNG files into Luminar Neo

You should now be able to edit them with no issues.

❓Q&A Section

🎨 Can Neo use color information from within the DNG file itself? Yes! When you convert a RAW file to DNG (especially using Adobe software), it often includes a default color profile like Adobe Standard. Luminar Neo can recognize and apply this embedded profile, giving you a good color starting point. However, the accuracy may vary depending on the camera and file.

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📸 Are there other ways to add Camera Profiles for unsupported cameras? Yes, you can manually extract and use a DCP profile from a converted DNG. Here's how:

• Open the image in Luminar Neo’s Edit tab

• Go to the Develop RAW tool

• Find the Camera Profile drop-down

• Select “Add DCP from DNG”

• Locate and double-click the DNG file to let Neo extract the profile

This can sometimes provide more natural color rendering, especially for unsupported camera models.