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Masking Images Made Simple Like Never Before

Effortless photo masking like never before

It’s completely automated! Just click to mask the objects you want: people, sky, buildings, vehicles, water, plants, mountains, and both natural and artificial ground.

Vector masking tool,
even for detailed photos

The variety of objects you can mask in a click goes far beyond human figures. The AI is so precise it even differentiates pavement from dirt and grass, in addition to picking out the main subject.

Seamlessly Mask and Modify with Our Masking Editor

Enhance your AI image masking with fine-tuned manual adjustments for photo editing.

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No hassles when masking a photo

From beginners to pro photographers, everybody struggles with image masking. It takes time and lots of precise manual work. Fortunately, Luminar Neo has made it easier than ever.

  • Just click on the name of an object in the menu to mask it in an image.

  • No need to deal with layers, brushes, and manual selections.

  • In some cases, you won’t need layers at all;
    just apply edits right inside the mask.

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Masking in a click opens more possibilities to place accents in any image in less time.

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AI masking simplifies the routine

  • Apply the unique Enhance AI tool to make objects stand out from the background with color, contrast, detail, depth, and tone.

  • Add sharpness to accentuate the center of your photography composition.

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Rescue vivid colors

Some parts of a photo need more precise color corrections and post-processing than others.

  • Edit colors without influencing unmasked objects in the image.

  • Precisely correct lens distortion in a click.

  • Remove color casts and denoise your object with AI mask tools.

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Pro results

RelightAI

Fix exposure and backlit photos, making them shine. Highlight or darken any areas of your image perfectly.

Line RemovalAI

Get a clear sky without power lines. Transform your cityscapes, urban landscapes, or travel photos in a click.

Mobile sharing

Share photos from and to your smartphone whenever you like. Edit photos from anywhere.

Portrait Background RemovalAI

Boost creativity in your photography. Turn a tedious background into a vivid one for a marvelous effect.

Dust RemovalAI

Automatically select and remove blemishes in a second. As easy as that.

Lightning-fast engine

Luminar Neo is module-based, and individual modules can be optimized separately, allowing the software to achieve optimal performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is photo masking?

Masking edits is a convenient technique to keep parts of an image untouched while selecting objects for enhancement.

Which keyboard shortcuts are used with the masking tool?

In Luminar Neo’s intuitive workflow, you don’t have to memorize shortcuts. Simply click the name of an object from the menu that will appear in the tool to mask it in your photo. An outline will appear immediately, and you can experiment with your editing by making the mask transparent.

Why are select and mask not working?

A traditional photo editing app with a masking tool can typically only select human figures automatically. Luminar Neo automatically masks nine types of objects that are recognized by the AI at its core. If you don’t see the list of masks Luminar Neo probably doesn’t recognize the objects in your photo. Try a different one!

Can I copy a mask to another layer?

Yes, if you duplicate a layer, the mask is duplicated too.

What types of masks can I use?

There’s a big variety! The Luminar Neo photo editor detects up to nine separate elements in an image for the perfect mask: people, skies, buildings, vehicles, water, plants, mountains, and both natural and artificial ground.

Can I customize a masked image?

Of course! You can create any art you want with the help of AI masking. Additionally, you can use various brushes with your mask, such as the gradient brush. Fill the mask or play with transparency and blend it with other parts of the image. Luminar Neo is valuable for photography as well as graphic design.

What is masking AI?

Mask AI is a smart tool that eliminates the tedious and time-consuming work of manual masking. Mask AI not only recognizes the main subject but automatically detects separate elements in a photo: people, skies, architecture, transportation, flora, water, mountains, natural ground, and artificial ground. When you press Mask AI, Luminar Neo automatically detects all the elements that are present in your photo. Then you can effortlessly apply the mask simply pressing the button with the name of the element that you want to mask. Additionally, in the Mask Actions tab you can show, fill, clear, copy, paste or invert the detected mask.

What is masking in photo editing?

Masking in photo editing refers to the process of selectively hiding or revealing certain portions of an image. It involves creating a "mask" that determines which parts of the image should be visible and which parts should be concealed. It’s handy for applying adjustments only to a part of the image.

Can I mask an image with different types of objects using the Mask AI tool?

MAbsolutely! Using the Luminar Neo’s image masking tool, you can mask a picture with different objects. The AI-driven approach makes it even easier and more precise than manual masking, especially for complex shapes or intricate details.

App Requirements

macOS

Mac Model

MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better

OS version

macOS 11.0 or higher.

RAM

Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Windows

Hardware

Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

Processor

CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better

OS version

10 version 1909 or higher (only 64-bit OS)

RAM

Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

Disk space

Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

Display

1280x768 size or better

Graphics

Open GL 3.3 or later compatible graphics card