Sky Replacement with One Click

Sky Replacement with SkyAI by Luminar is the best sky editor you need.

Sky replacement: original photo after using sky editor

Two years of innovation and creative expression

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Experience the Magic of SkyAI:
Your Ultimate Sky Replacement Editor in Action

Easily change the sky, add realistic reflections in the water, and intelligently relight the scene.

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Why do you need a sky editor?

Realistically replace the sky in one step

Sky AI automatically analyzes an image and identifies the position of the sky, then seamlessly replaces it, taking into account its reflection in water. No need to add layers: the sky blends into the original image.

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Correct faded or blown-out skies

Rescue photos ruined by a gray cloudy day with a new sky. If a photo was exposed incorrectly or you simply don’t like the original sky, you can fix it by selecting a new Sky from the built-in catalog.

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Add drama, color, and splendor

Change Sky in Photo with Ease. Make your photos even more spectacular thanks to eye-catching sky edits that match the scene. Experiment with Skies of any color, with any shapes of clouds, taken at any time of day to make your photos incredible.

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Advanced yet easy-to-use photo editor for everyone

Designed by Skylum for MacOS and Windows

Work also as plugins for Photoshop, Lightroom and Apple Photos®

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AI image enhancement

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Raw editing

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Layers support

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Non-destructive
editіng

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Lens correction

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Clone tool

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Dodge & burn

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Color enhancement

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Crop and resize

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Batch processing

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GenSwap

Replace specific elements

Effortlessly swap elements in your photos with AI-generated visuals that seamlessly integrate with the rest of your image.

Luminar Neo features: Supercontrast - Experience the power of perfect color contrast

GenErase

Eliminate distractions

Remove unwanted elements from your images and seamlessly fill in the gaps with elements that match the surroundings.

Luminar Neo features: Supercontrast - Experience the power of perfect color contrast

GenExpand

Break the limits of the frame

Extend the boundaries of your photos, whether you're creating landscapes or portraits, by adding more space to them.

Luminar Neo features: Supercontrast - Experience the power of perfect color contrast

Supercontrast

Experience the power
of perfect color contrast

Precisely adjusts tonal contrast with six distinct controls spanning highlights, mid-tones, and shadows.

Luminar Neo features: Supercontrast - Experience the power of perfect color contrast

EnhanceAI

Achieve an instantly captivating photo with an all-in-one tool

Control up to a dozen adjustments including shadows,highlights, contrast, and tone with one AI-powered tool.

Luminar Neo features: Enhance AI - Achieve an instantly captivating photo with an all-in-one tool

SkyAI

Increase the vibrancy of your photos by replacing a dull sky

Seamlessly replace the sky, taking into account its reflection in water for maximum realism.

Luminar Neo features: Sky AI - Increase the vibrancy of your photos by replacing a dull sky

AtmosphereAI

Add a unique
mystical mood

Place fog, mist, or haze in your photo
with content-aware AI.

Luminar Neo features: Atmosphere - Add a unique mystical mood

Sunrays

Let the sun shine
in your photo

Add beautiful rays of sunshine and control
their glow intensity.

Luminar Neo features: Sunrays - Let the sun shine in your photo

Erase

Clean, mess-free
photos in one click

Remove unwanted objects or details for fast,
easy, and realistіc results.

Luminar Neo features: Erase - Clean, mess-free photos in one click

Remove Powerlines

Get rid of annoying
power lines

Clean up your cityscapes with the power of AI.
No masking needed.

Luminar Neo features: Remove powerlines - Get rid of annoying power lines

Portrait Background

Experiment with
fun portraits

Remove the background and transport
people to a different location.

Luminar Neo features: Portrait Background - Experiment with fun portraits

RelightAI

Fix backlit photos
in an instant

Light up dark photos in post-processing and get total control over the lighting in your photo.

Luminar Neo features: Relight AI - Fix backlit photos in an instant

FaceAI

Retouch facial
features naturally

Add face light, remove dark circles,
enhance lips, and do so much more.

Luminar Neo features: Face AI - Smooth skin in a heartbeat

BodyAI

Shape the body

Add volume to or remove volume from the torso
or abdomen to enhance natural beauty.

Luminar Neo features: Body AI - Shape the body

SkinAI

Smooth skin
in a heartbeat

Automatically retouch a person’s skin
and eliminate imperfections.

Luminar Neo features: Face AI

Portrait BokehAI

Create a dreamy
bokeh effect

Simulate an out-of-focus background effect
without the need for a special lens.

Luminar Neo features: Portrait Bokeh AI - Create a dreamy bokeh effect

Color Harmony

Get precise
color control

Fine-tune adjustments like brilliance, warmth,
and balance with advanced tech in simple sliders.

Luminar Neo features: Color Harmony - Get precise color control

Structure AI

Sharp details,
natural look

Reveal a great deal of detail while keeping
people’s faces and skin natural.

Luminar Neo features: Structure AI - Sharp details, natural look

Discover Luminar Neo features

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GenSwap

GenErase

GenExpand

Supercontrast

EnhanceAI

SkyAI

AtmosphereAI

Sunrays

Erase

Remove Powerlines

Portrait Background

RelightAI

FaceAI

BodyAI

SkinAI

Portrait BokehAI

Color Harmony

Structure AI

6 reasons why Luminar Neo is the best photo editor for you

Why Luminar Neo is the best photo editor - Easy to use

Easy to use

Accessible to everyone thanks to an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

Why Luminar Neo is the best photo editor - AI-powered

AI-powered

Replace skies, enhance landscapes and portraits, all with AI-powered tools.

Why Luminar Neo is the best photo editor - Editing tools

Editing tools

Enjoy a wide range of instruments including layers, masking, and local adjustments.

Why Luminar Neo is the best photo editor - Available everywhere

Available everywhere

Use it on Windows, macOs, or as a plugin for Photoshop & Lightroom.

Why Luminar Neo is the best photo editor - Multiform presets

Multiform presets

Achieve quick pro-level results, and a consistent look across your photos.

Why Luminar Neo is the best photo editor - Continuous improvement

Continuous improvement

Receive regular release of updates and new features.

An application & plugin.
For Windows & macOS

  • High-performance image editor
  • 24/7 technical support
  • 30-day money back guarantee
  • Luminar Insiders community
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Panorama Stitching

Stitch mutiple photos or videos together and сreate stunning panoramas.

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Magic Light AI

Manipulate light sources with AI

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Supersharp AI

Stabilize your сomposition with Supersharp AI

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Focus Stacking

Keep everything in focus

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Upscale AI

Pixel-perfect upscaling

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Background Removal AI

Select. Click. Remove.

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Noiseless AI

Make it noiseless.
Keep the details.

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HDR Merge

Reveal true colors

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which AI-powered technology is used to change the sky in photos?

Sky AI scans a photo in order to create a 3D map and build a realistic setting for further editing manipulations. It identifies sky and water, then seamlessly changes the sky with the selected replacement sky

How many AI sky replacement options does the technology offer?

You can choose a replacement Sky from a wide catalog of sunsets, starry nights, stormy clouds, and simple bright blue Skies.

Is the sky replacement tool standalone software or a plugin?

Sky AI is part of Luminar Neo, which can be used as a macOS or Windows app or as a plugin for Photoshop and Lightroom.

Is there a free trial or demo version of Sky AI available?

Sky AI can be discovered as part of Luminar Neo. Learn more on the official website.

What is sky replacement in photography?

Sky replacement is a technique in photo editing that involves replacing the sky in an image with a different sky. It is commonly used to enhance the mood, composition, or overall aesthetics of a photograph.

How does sky replacement work?

Typically, a photo editor should use masking to mask up the whole sky area, and then replace with a preferred sky. In Luminar Neo sky replacement can be done in a few clicks thanks to the smart Sky AI tool that automatically detects the sky in your photo and seamlessly replaces it, taking into account water reflections and other details.

What is the sky editing app called?

Luminar Neo has a powerful Sky AI tool that can be used for sky editing.

How to replace sky?

To replace the sky in your photo, you can utilize Luminar Neo’s Sky AI. This tool automatically detects the sky in your image and seamlessly replaces it with just a few clicks.

How can I add blue sky to photo or use my custom sky in Sky AI?

There is nothing complicated here. Simply follow the next steps:

1. Open your image in Luminar Neo and select the SkyAI tool.

2. SkyAI automatically detects the sky in your photo.

3. Choose a suitable blue sky preset from the provided options.

4. Apply the changes and save your edited image

5. Adjust blending, horizon, and other settings seamlessly to integrate the new sky.

6. To use a custom sky, click on the option to add your own sky image.

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What is LuminarAI?

LuminarAI is an all-new application and plug-in and the first fully AI-powered image editing software in the world.


While Skylum is well-known for building software that taps into artificial intelligence for great results, LuminarAI is entirely different. 


We built LuminarAI with artificial intelligence at its core. Artificial intelligence saves you time and effort. Before, traditional editing software was outdated. It was time-consuming and hard to learn. It required effort and skills to get satisfying results. With LuminarAI, you can create great-looking photos much faster. It’s perfect for anyone, of any skill level. 


While other companies use artificial intelligence as a catchphrase, LuminarAI is packed full of truly smart technology. LuminarAI features many AI tools that allow you to get more done in less time. Innovations like SkyAI, FaceAI, BodyAI, IrisAI, AtmosphereAI and more give your images a memorable style and a competitive edge. Without sacrificing quality, speed or creative options.

How to download and activate LuminarAI?

Your download links will be waiting for you in your Skylum account.

NOTE: Your LuminarAI purchase is linked to the billing email address you provided. Use that email to log in to your Skylum Account or, if needed, create a new Skylum Account tied to that email address.

  1. Visit the login page here

  2. If you already have an account, sign in with Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, or your email and password.

  3. If you don’t have an account, you can create it here. Make sure to choose the same email used for the LuminarAI purchase. 

  4. If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.

  5. In your account, you will see a My Software tab with all of your Skylum software, including LuminarAI.

  6. Find the tab with LuminarAI. Download LuminarAI by clicking the Download button. 


With LuminarAI we made the activation process easier and faster for you. There’s no need to remember your license number in order to use LuminarAI. Now you may activate LuminarAI directly from your account.

By default, all our software launches in trial mode when you first open it. When you start LuminarAI, you’ll see a window that prompts you to log in to your Skylum Account. 

To activate LuminarAI:


  • If you already have a Skylum account, sign in with a linked Google, Facebook, Microsoft, or Apple account, or sign in with your email and password.

  • If you don’t have a Skylum account, click Register and create a Skylum Account. You can sign up with a Facebook, Google, Microsoft, or Apple account, or you can sign up using your email and a password. 

  • If you have a Skylum account, but purchased LuminarAI using an email address not tied to it, you can merge your accounts into one in the My Software tab > Link my licenses section of your Skylum account. After that, please go to the inbox of your new email address and verify your email.

  • Congratulations! You’ve activated LuminarAI.

Still don’t see LuminarAI in your account? Our support team will help you with that.

What are the system requirements for LuminarAI?

LuminarAI should work on your computer as long as it meets the following minimum system requirements. 


For Mac:

    • MacBook, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, iMac Pro, Mac Pro, Mac mini, early 2010 or newer

      • CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better

        • Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

          • macOS 10.13.6 or higher. IMPORTANT: macOS 10.12 is not supported.

            • Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

              • Display 1280x768 size or better

              Starting from Update 3, LuminarAI runs natively on the M1 chip.


              For Windows:

                • Windows-based hardware PC with mouse or similar input device

                  • CPU Intel® Core™ i5 or better, AMD Ryzen™ 5 or better

                    • Open GL 3.3 or later compatible Graphics Cards

                      • Memory 8 GB RAM or more (16+ GB RAM is recommended)

                        • Operating System Windows 10 (only 64-bit OS) or higher. IMPORTANT: Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 are not supported.

                          • Hard disk 10 GB free space; SSD for best performance

                            • Display 1280x768 size or better

                            Are third-party plug-ins supported? (including Aurora HDR and Luminar 4)

                            In our other applications, third-party plug-ins are supported and send back the processed image as a new layer. 


                            One of the changes in LuminarAI is the switch from layers to a Local Adjustments tool and smart segmentation of our AI-powered tools. This is why there will be no third-party plugin support in LuminarAI. If you need to merge bracketed photos, we suggest using Aurora HDR in its standalone mode.

                            Can I use LuminarAI as a plug-in?

                            LuminarAI is a universal solution that can function both as a standalone editor and a plug-in.

                            Using LuminarAI as a plug-in, you’ll be able to bring creative and timesaving workflow to your host application. LuminarAI allows you to revolutionize the way you enhance photos but conveniently fits into your current workflow. 


                            LuminarAI can be used as a plug-in or extension for: 


                              • Lightroom Classic (starting from version 6)

                                • Photoshop (from version CS5)

                                  • Photos for macOS


                                  Does LuminarAI handle RAW files?

                                  Of course! LuminarAI RAW processing is based on our own powerful RAW engine. We regularly update our library and make our own improvements to provide perfect support for new cameras. You can check the full list of supported cameras here.

                                  Can I use other skies/textures/objects in LuminarAI?

                                  Yes, you can use your own sky textures and objects in LuminarAI.


                                  SkyAI will work with your own photos if they are in one of the following formats: JPEG, PNG and TIFF. Here are guidelines on preparing skies for best results. Augmented SkyAI will work with your own objects if they are in PNG format with the Alpha channel or JPG format with a fully black background.

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