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Sky Replacement Editor: Easy Sky Change & Editing with AI

New tools. New look. New possibilities.

Transform Your Photos Instantly with AI Sky Replacement!

Watch as our AI effortlessly swaps dull skies with stunning vistas, instantly elevating the mood and atmosphere of your photos. Say goodbye to dull days and hello to limitless possibilities!
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Why do you need a skyAI replacement tool?

Realistically replace the sky

SkyAI automatically analyzes an image and identifies the position of the sky, then seamlessly replaces it, taking into account its reflection in water.

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Correct faded or blown-out skies

Rescue photos ruined by bad weather. If a photo has incorrect exposure settings or simply a plain and boring sky, you can fix it and make the photo reveal your creative vision.

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Add drama, color, and splendor

Make your photos even more spectacular thanks to an eye-catching sky that matches the scene. Experiment with skies of any color, with any shapes of clouds, taken at any time of day — make your photos incredible.

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For macOS & Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Luminar Neo is easy-to-use photo editing software that empowers photography lovers to express the beauty they imagined using innovative AI-driven tools.

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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