Update on the article about alternate photo-processing tools for photo-editing to Adobe Photoshop. The original article was posted in my journal on February 2021.

Skylum Luminar has been giving Adobe applications a run for its money in the photo-processing industry over the last few years. Many younger photographers chose Skylum Luminar as a better alternative to the classic Adobe software packages. Affordability, an effective sky replacement tool, and ease of use during post-processing made this possible.

The software can be bought and offers a referral and affiliation program to their users, making it a popular and much better-priced alternative to Adobe’s monthly subscription services.



Earlier versions of Skylum Luminar reminded me of a hybrid editing system. Combining some of the best editing tools and library management tools from Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, it also featured some pretty intuitive Ai functions added to the mix.

A pretty impressive Sky Replacement tool in earlier software releases gave Skylum Luminar a solid footing in the photo-editing marketplace. Even Adobe suddenly created a sky replacement tool and integrated the tool into later Photoshop releases to gain some ground back.

Skylum Luminar AI



In the latest release of Skylum Luminar, the software creators have concentrated on developing the system that has enabled them to grab a giant piece of the photo-editing software pie.

By adding a better Ai system, User Interface and more intuitive editing tools and templates, they assist photographers in transforming their photos into something truly spectacular.

The software works well. It is a much easier system for newcomers to get their heads around the world of image manipulation. Eventually, purchasing the software is much more economical than the monthly Adobe subscriber programme.

To trial Skylum AI, follow the link https://bit.ly/dXineLuminarAI. Once you decide to purchase, use the promo code “dXine” for a 10% discount. The next version of Skylum Luminar, aptly named Luminar Neo, has also been released recently, offering even more automated tools to improve your images.