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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Luminar Neo's Sky AI is built specifically for realistic sky replacement. It automatically detects the sky, even around complex details like trees, hair, buildings, and mountains, and replaces it with precise edge masking.

The tool analyzes the scene and adjusts lighting, colors, reflections, and atmosphere to match the new sky. This creates a natural, cohesive result without the need for manual selections, complex masks, or advanced compositing skills.

Luminar Neo's AI sky editor is built for both beginners and professionals. It's ideal for landscape, travel, urban, real estate, and lifestyle photography, as well as creators who want powerful results without spending hours on manual masking.

Photographers trust Luminar Neo because it combines intelligent automation with creative control. Sky AI is designed to handle complex scenes, integrates into a full professional workflow, and is developed by Skylum—a company recognized worldwide for advanced AI photo editing tools.