Skylum

Skylum makes Luminar photo editing apps for desktop and mobile, including Luminar Neo, Luminar Mobile and Aperty, with AI editing on supported devices.

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Overview

Skylum develops Luminar, a photo editing product family built around desktop and mobile apps for Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, Android, and ChromeOS. The main Luminar Neo desktop app focuses on AI-assisted editing, while Luminar Mobile brings a lighter touch-first workflow to phones and tablets, and Aperty serves portrait photographers with dedicated retouching tools.

Across the site, Skylum positions these apps as tools for making complex photo editing faster and easier without removing control. The desktop product can run as a standalone editor or plugin, and higher-tier plans add cross-device editing, web galleries, and access to creative assets such as presets, LUTs, overlays, and tutorials.

Key features

AI editing tools

Luminar Neo includes AI photo editing tools such as Sky AI and Enhance AI, which automate common adjustments like sky replacement and one-slide image enhancement.

Pro tools on desktop

The pricing page lists Pro Tools alongside AI tools, indicating support for more advanced desktop editing tasks beyond basic adjustments.

Standalone and plugin use

Luminar Neo can be used as a standalone app on macOS and Windows or as a plugin in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Photos for macOS.

Mobile editing toolkit

Luminar Mobile includes Sky AI, Skin AI, Body AI, Relight AI, Erase, Crop, Filters, Develop, and Curves for touch-first editing on phones and tablets.

On-device workflow features

The mobile product page highlights RAW support, Auto Masking, Portrait Bokeh, Skin Retouch, and Cloud Sync for editing on the go.

Cross-device editing

The pricing page describes a Luminar Ecosystem with cross-device editing, allowing users to start on mobile and continue on desktop or tablet on supported plans.

Common use cases

Desktop photo editing
Use Luminar Neo when you want a desktop editor for detailed photo work on macOS or Windows, including AI tools and broader desktop workflows.
Mobile editing
Use Luminar Mobile when you need to edit photos quickly on a phone or tablet, with touch-friendly tools and cloud sync for work on the go.
Move edits across devices
Use a cross-device plan when you want to start an edit on mobile and finish it later on desktop or tablet, especially if you move between devices during a project.
Portrait retouching
Use Aperty when your main workload is portrait retouching and you want software aimed at photographers who work on people-focused images.
Plugin-based workflow
Use Luminar Neo as a plugin if you already work in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, or Photos for macOS and want Luminar tools inside that workflow.

Pros and Cons

Pros

Offers both desktop and mobile editing in one product family.
Supports standalone use and plugin workflows on desktop.
Includes AI-assisted tools for common editing tasks such as sky replacement, enhancement, and retouching.
Cross-device plans let users continue editing across mobile, desktop, and tablet.
The pricing page includes a 7-day free trial for Luminar Neo and trial options for Luminar Mobile.

Cons

Supported devices and feature access vary by plan, especially for cross-device editing and creative assets.
Luminar Mobile notes that older devices may encounter feature limitations.
The pricing page says desktop-to-mobile continuation is not yet available; current cross-device flow is mobile to desktop.

FAQ

What platforms does Luminar support?

Luminar Neo is a desktop photo editor for Windows and macOS, and Luminar Mobile extends editing to iPhone, iPad, Android, and ChromeOS on supported plans. The pricing page also notes that Luminar Neo can work as a standalone app or as a plugin in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom Classic, and Photos for macOS.

Is there a free trial?

The pricing page says Luminar Neo does not have a permanently free version, but it does offer a 7-day free trial with full access to all tools and features. Luminar Mobile also offers trial options on its pricing page.

Can I move edits between devices?

Yes. The pricing page says cross-device editing is included in the Perpetual Cross-Device License and Perpetual Max License, and that you can begin on mobile and continue on desktop or tablet. It currently works one way from mobile to desktop.

What can Luminar Mobile do?

Luminar Mobile is described as an AI-powered photo editing app with tools such as Sky AI, Skin AI, Body AI, Relight AI, Erase, Crop, Filters, Develop, and Curves. The product page also notes RAW support and cloud sync.

How is Luminar different from Aperty?

The pricing page says Luminar Neo includes AI photo editing tools and Pro Tools, while the mobile page highlights fast AI-driven editing on device. Aperty is a separate product focused on portrait retouching for professional photographers.

Quick Facts

Category: Photo Editing Software
Platforms: Windows, macOS, iPhone, iPad, Android, ChromeOS
Primary product family: Luminar Neo, Luminar Mobile, and Aperty
Pricing model: Paid software with one-time purchase options and trial access
Website: skylum.com
Workflow: Standalone desktop editor, desktop plugins, and cross-device mobile-to-desktop editing