Luminar Neo
AI-powered photo editor that automates complex edits like sky replacement and portrait retouching
Luminar Neo by Skylum is a photo editor built around AI-powered tools. It can automatically replace skies, remove objects, enhance portraits, and adjust lighting — tasks that would take significant manual work in Photoshop. It's aimed at photographers who want professional results with less manual effort. Available as a perpetual desktop license ($99 with one year of updates) or subscription plans (Explore and Pro tiers). Also works as a Lightroom/Photoshop plugin.
Problems this tool solves
What's the Best Photo Editing Software for Professionals and Beginners?
You need to edit, retouch, and enhance photos — whether for professional photography, e-commerce product shots, social media content, or personal projects. The market ranges from free open-source editors to professional suites costing hundreds per year. Choosing means balancing power, learning curve, and price.
Editing E-Commerce Product Photos One by One Doesn't Scale
You have hundreds or thousands of product photos that need consistent editing — white background, color correction, cropping, and resizing for your online store. Editing each image manually in Photoshop takes hours. You need tools that can batch-apply edits, automate background removal, and output images sized correctly for Amazon, Shopify, or your own site.
What's the Best AI Photo Editor for Automatic Retouching and Enhancement?
Manual photo editing is time-consuming — sky replacement, object removal, portrait retouching, and color enhancement can take 15-30 minutes per image in Photoshop. AI-powered photo editors now automate these tasks in seconds, producing results that would have required expert skill a few years ago. The tradeoff is less granular control, but for volume work or non-experts, AI editing is a game changer.
Similar tools
Adobe Creative Cloud
Industry-standard creative suite: Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and 20+ more apps
Photopea
Free browser-based photo editor that opens PSD, XD, and Sketch files — no install needed
Affinity (Photo Editing)
Free professional photo editor by Canva — no subscription required for core features
Capture One
Professional RAW photo editor with best-in-class color grading and tethered shooting
Pixlr
Free browser-based photo editor with AI tools — no download, no account required