Luminist is a no-subscription photo editor for photographers who want fast, clean edits: layers, brush masking, and simple color tools with no bloat. We are working hard to be a lightroom alternative for photographers.

Luminist photo editing software now available on the App Store.

• Core tone and color controls
• Curves and Color Mixer
• Gallery with sorting and rank features
• Built-in presets
• Layer-based editing with brush and erase tools
• Crop, straighten, rotate, and flip controls
• Undo, redo, and edit history
• Histogram and before/after preview
• RAW, JPG and PNG image editing
• Project save/open workflow
• Sharpen and denoise
• color mixer
• white balance
• Fast export tools
• NO SUBSCRIPTION FEES. EVER

We are always working on Luminist for the best photo editing experience. Email us for feature suggestions or comments.

I’ve spent 30 years photographing everything from weddings and bands to architecture, real estate, and street work. My favorite photo edits are the subtle ones: clean color, balanced tone, and small refinements that keep the photo honest.

Luminist photo editing software started as a simple goal: keep editing fast, keep files local, and keep layers in the workflow without the complexity. Luminist is built around the tools photographers actually use, every day.

I’d rather get photos right in-camera, then make precise, clean tweaks that bring the image to life without turning it into something it never was. Luminist is the pushback against subscription software and bloated interfaces.

Photography, to me, is capturing reality – not replacing it.

-Steve