Folder-first browsing
Open local photo folders and move through JPEG, PNG, WebP, TIFF, BMP, GIF, and DNG files from one filmstrip.
Version 1.0 — Now available for Windows
Photo editing with
cinematic precision.
A Windows-native workspace for browsing, adjusting, and exporting photos — without breaking your flow.
Native Windows app
Lightroom preset support
Non-destructive editing
Crop + local mask active
Capabilities
Everything you need,
Everything you need,
nothing you don’t.
Lumen is designed around the real editing loop — open, adjust, retouch, export.
Non-destructive adjustments
Set white balance, highlights, shadows, clarity, sharpening, vignette, and a five-band saturation curve.
Lightroom preset support
Apply XMP presets and sidecars directly — your existing Lightroom library works without conversion or re-export.
Local retouch
Crop, selection mask, object removal, blemish cleanup, red-eye reduction, and teeth whitening.
One-step export
Move from adjustments to a clean JPEG export without losing your selection or preset context.
Native Windows app
Lumen is a desktop application built for Windows, giving you a dedicated editing room with native performance.
Workflow
Open. Adjust. Export.
Three steps that cover the full editing cycle — from folder to finished image.
Open the shoot
Point Lumen at a folder and start reviewing immediately. The library sidebar keeps your filmstrip visible while the canvas stays center stage.
Apply your direction
Bring in presets, sidecars, or LUTs and stack tonal adjustments on top. Every edit stays non-destructive so you can explore freely.
Polish & ship
Crop, retouch, and mask the details, then export a clean JPEG with your settings intact.
FAQ
Using Adobe presets with Lumen.
What preset formats does Lumen support?
Lumen reads .xmp (Adobe XMP sidecars), .lrtemplate (Legacy Lightroom templates), .cube (3D LUTs), and .dng (DNG reference files). XML files are also supported and treated as XMP. Your existing Lightroom library works without conversion.
Where do I put my Lightroom presets?
Place preset files in a folder named preset. Lumen searches these locations in order:
%LOCALAPPDATA%\Lumen\preset— the recommended location- The
presetfolder next to your photo library - The
presetfolder in the app install directory
You can also open the Presets folder directly from the Lumen Start Menu shortcut.
How do I apply a preset to a photo?
Open a photo in Lumen, click Import Preset, and select your .xmp file. The adjustments are applied immediately and non-destructively. If a preset file has the same name as your photo and sits next to it, Lumen detects it automatically as a sidecar.
Will my existing Lightroom edits carry over?
Yes. Lumen reads XMP sidecar files that Lightroom writes alongside your images. White balance, exposure, highlights, shadows, clarity, sharpening, vignette, and saturation curve adjustments all map directly to Lumen’s controls.
What are the system requirements?
Lumen requires Windows 64-bit with the .NET 10 Desktop Runtime (x64) installed. A minimum display resolution of 1280 × 820 is recommended. The installer handles everything automatically.