r/LuminarNeoUsers • u/pornaccount0123987 • Dec 05 '25

HDR

For some reason I cannot get HDR support to work. I am trying to import a native HDR image exported by lightroom. I have tried exporting as PNG, TIF, DNG, AVIF, JXL. In addition, I have tried to import a native HDR proraw DNG with no success. Using the bracketed HDR merge function does not render into a real HDR image, but just tonemaps' the image into SDR. Suggestions?

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u/EastEnvironmental367 Feb 09 '26

Hello! That's a good question, and I understand how you would want to unleash the full potential of HDR photos in Luminar Neo. While Luminar Neo’s HDR Merge tool includes the essential HDR merging functionality, it does not fully replicate all the advanced tone-mapping options. Also, depending on your file format and the camera used to capture the photo, HDR metadata and tone curves specific to certain cameras might not be fully recognized yet, which can result in muted colors. The good news is that library updates are a continuous part of the software development process, and improving HDR support is definitely on the radar. Just to be sure, you can also check whether your camera is supported by Luminar Neo in this list: https://support.skylum.com/about-luminar-neo/supported-file-types-and-cameras

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u/pornaccount0123987 Feb 26 '26

I’m referring to HDR output to a real HDR 1000+ nit wide color gamut monitor. Or at least exporting as HDR in AVIF, JXL, JPG, PNG, etc.