Skylum AI Photo Editors Review

Skylum AI Photo Editors
Why We Reviewed Skylum's AI Editing Tools
If you've been paying attention to the photo editing software market over the past few years, you'll have noticed one name appearing more consistently than almost any other: Skylum. The company has steadily built one of the most coherent AI-powered editing ecosystems in the industry, with tools that span desktop, mobile, and specialist portrait retouching. We put all three of their current tools through their paces — here's how they compare, and which one belongs in your workflow.
| Feature | Luminar Neo | Luminar Mobile | Aperty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform | Mac & Windows | iOS & Android | Mac & Windows |
| Primary Use | All-round editing | Mobile on-the-go | Portrait retouching |
| AI Sky Replacement | Yes — SkyAI | Yes — SkyAI | No |
| AI Portrait Tools | Yes — Portrait AI | SkinAI, BodyAI | Advanced Face Mesh |
| Face Mesh Precision | Standard | Standard | 4,000 dots/face |
| Batch Processing | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Plugin (LR / PS) | Yes | No | Yes |
| RAW Support | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Pricing (annual) | From ~$79/yr | Free + premium | $199/yr |
| Best For | General & landscape | Content creators | Wedding & portrait pros |



