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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Skylum and Google, sitting in a tree –sor-ry, A-p-p-l-e!
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Have you ever eyed Luminar Mobile but don't own an Apple device? Well, now Skylum has teamed up with Google to bring a portable version of its popular Luminar image editing software to Android and ChromeOS. Dubbed Luminar: Photo Editor, this AI-driven image-editing app is available on Google Play right now and brings with it a whole host of automated features. When it comes to the best photo editing software, Skylum is known for its powerful artificial intelligence that drives its desktop-based software, Luminar Neo and Aperty. But in March 2024, it launched Luminar Mobile for Apple devices. Well, now those who use the Google ecosystem can access Luminar's image-editing AI on the go, too. Google's Strategic Partnership Manager, Maria Schmidt, had this to say about the partnership: "We're excited to collaborate with Skylum to bring its powerful AI-driven photo editing tools to the Android and ChromeOS ecosystems. This partnership showcases the potential of AI to enhance creativity and simplify complex tasks for users across different devices." According to Skylum's VP of Growth, Kostiantyn Tymoschuk: 'Partnering with Google accelerates our product innovation and reinforces our position as a market leader. Together, we're committed to delivering exceptional user experiences that surpass expectations by bringing the power of Luminar to Android users worldwide.' So, what does Luminar: Photo Editor bring to the table? Well, Skylum says that the UI has been built to adapt to device screens of varying aspect ratios and dimensions, including Chromebooks and folding phones, which is good news for anyone who edits across multiple devices. Plus, the program – like Luminar Neo itself – boasts "AI-powered tools that deliver professional-looking results in just a few taps, without the need for advanced photo editing skills". Making this an intriguing option for photo-editing newbies or those who don't want to while away the hours at their computer. Enhance AI: automatically adjusts common image-editing sliders such as shadows, highlights, contrast, and saturation, to deliver an instant edit. Structure AI: focuses on enhancing image details, 'without over-sharpening or introducing noise where it's not needed.' Relight AI: performs a 3D analysis of a photograph and uses that to deliver to adjust foreground lighting, enhance the mood or correct backlighting. Atmosphere AI: is used to add 'realistic fog, mist or haze, using content-aware and depth-based masking.' Sky AI: Luminar Neo is known for its sky replacement and Luminar: Photo Editor gets its own version, for automatic sky replacement, while also adjusting lighting and reflections to match. Skin AI removes blemishes and smoothens skin, 'while preserving natural texture.' Body AI 'Allows subtle adjustment of the torso shape - either reducing or enhancing the volume - for a more balanced appearance.' But Luminar: Photo Editor isn't just about AI-powered edits. It also features manual editing tools via the Develop tab, featuring the traditional tonal adjustment sliders. There's also an Essentials Tools tab, with various tools such as Crop, Erase, Landscape Enhancer, and Monochrome. And the Filter Collection tab, with color correction features, and various film-inspired looks. Luminar: Photo Editor is available now via Google Play as a perpetual license or subscription. The former is available for $59.99 (international pricing to be confirmed), while the Monthly Plan costs $4.99 and the Yearly Plan costs $29.99. You can also try the application out via a seven-day free trial. Want more photo-editing news? Capture One showed me an early glimpse at new retouching tools, plus, here's why I'm excited about DxO Nik Collection 8 for one big reason – MASKS! And if you're looking to sort out your image library, here is the best photo organizing software.
Android Authority
20-05-2025
- Android Authority
This desktop photo editor just launched on Android, and you don't need Photoshop skills to use it
TL;DR Luminar Photo Editor is now available on the Google Play Store for Android devices and Chromebooks. The app brings popular AI-powered features like Relight AI, Enhance AI, Sky AI, and more. Pricing includes monthly ($4.99), yearly ($29.99), and lifetime ($59.99) plans, with limited free trial availability on the yearly plan. Luminar Neo is a well-known desktop photo editing app for Windows and Mac, and it is also available on iPhones and iPads through the Luminar Mobile app. These photo editing apps are known for their AI-powered tools that let users edit their photos without needing advanced photo editing skills or even a desktop. Android fans were missing out on Luminar, but that is changing as Luminar Photo Editor is now available on Android and Chromebooks. Skylum, the company behind the apps, has partnered with Google to unveil Luminar Photo Editor for Android and ChromeOS. The app interface has been adapted for a wide variety of devices, including phones, tablets, foldables, and Chromebooks. Luminar Photo Editor includes all the core editing tools you expect from a photo editor. You can adjust various parameters like exposure, temperature, and more. Further, you can also use tools like Landscape Enhancer (Foliage Enhancer, Golden Hour, Dehaze) to improve your photos. If that doesn't scratch your itch, Luminar Photo Editor has several filters for popular photo themes. A big part of what makes Luminar so great is the AI-powered tools within. With just a few taps, users can retouch a portrait, replace the sky, or enhance their photos in other ways. For instance, the Enhance AI slider is a single slider that 'intelligently' adjusts up to a dozen essential settings. The Relight AI tool helps to realistically adjust foreground lighting without affecting the rest of the composition. The Atmosphere AI lets you add realistic fog, mist, or haze, using content-aware and depth-based masking. The Sky AI tool automatically detects the sky in a photo and replaces it with a new one, with realistic lighting and reflections, much like a Xiaomi phone. Luminar Photo Editor is now available on the Google Play Store with the following price structure: Monthly Plan: $4.99 / €3.99 Yearly Plan: $29.99 / €23.99 (includes 7-day free trial) Lifetime License: $59.99 / €47.99 The app's monetization model is a subscription model, which is unsurprising given its plethora of AI features. However, it would have been helpful to present users with a free trial upfront before getting them to commit to a yearly plan. It would have been easier to convince users to pay for the features after they had experienced them. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
