Luminar Ai 1.3.0 (9361) May 2026

In Luminar AI, go to the Local Masking or Textures tab and add the text image as a new texture layer.

Primarily rolled out in mid-2021 as part of the "Update 3" cycle. Luminar AI 1.3.0 (9361)

Use an external program like Windows Paint or Apple Pages to create your text on a solid background (black or white). In Luminar AI, go to the Local Masking

Save that text as a high-quality JPEG or PNG. In Luminar AI

One of the most significant features of the 1.3.0 series was native support for Apple M1 chips , drastically improving performance for Mac users.