Manage and sync folders in Luminar Neo

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates how Luminar Neo maps physical computer folders to its catalog, showing how renaming or moving folders on the hard drive is instantly mirrored in the software.
Step-by-step
- Drag a folder from your computer directly into the Luminar Neo catalog page
- Select the Folders drop-down menu to view the imported content
- Right-click a folder and select Show in Finder to verify its physical location
- Rename a folder within the software to update the physical folder name on the hard drive
- Move a physical folder on your hard drive to a new location to see the catalog auto-sync
Options
- Drag and drop multiple folders simultaneously
- Sort folders alphabetically (ascending or descending)
- Sort folders by date created
Tips
- Add new images to a physical folder on your hard drive to have them instantly appear in the corresponding Luminar Neo folder without manual importing
Highlights
“That is flipping awesome. So simple.”
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