Macphun Tonality (by Skylum)

Originally developed by Macphun (now Skylum), Tonality represents a pinnacle in monochrome digital processing, now largely integrated into the Luminar Neo ecosystem for 2026. The technical architecture revolves around a unique 16-bit processing engine that enables non-destructive editing and advanced dynamic range control specifically tuned for the grayscale spectrum. Unlike standard desaturation tools, Tonality utilizes proprietary 'Adaptive Exposure' and 'Smart Contrast' algorithms that mimic the chemical behavior of silver halide crystals found in traditional film. In the 2026 market, it stands as a specialized professional solution for fine art photographers, offering over 150 professionally crafted presets and multi-layer support for complex masking. Its position is solidified by its ability to handle ultra-high-resolution RAW files with minimal latency on modern Apple Silicon and Windows NPU architectures. While the standalone 'Macphun' brand has evolved into Skylum, the Tonality technology remains the industry benchmark for high-fidelity black and white conversions, providing architectural and street photographers with tools for micro-contrast adjustment and localized texture enhancement that general-purpose editors cannot replicate.