AI Image Editing: How Luminar NEO is Changing the Game

I have to admit, I don’t even remember the first time I used Luminar and Aurora by Skylum. It was years ago, and I was drowning in real estate photo edits, going slightly out of my mind due to the endless hours of editing. Back then, AI tools weren’t a thing, and outsourcing editing work was rare. Fast forward to today, and my inbox is flooded with offers from various photo editing services. But here’s the thing – I just updated Luminar NEO, and wow, things have changed!

Now, AI is making photo editing a breeze, and I had to explore some of the new features. Three tools stood out to me: Crop AI, SuperSharp AI, and Noiseless AI. Let’s dive in and see why this image editor is a must-have!

Crop AI: A Smart Way to Frame Your Images

One of the first tools I tested was Crop AI, and let me tell you – it’s a game-changer. Have you ever taken a photo and later realized that the composition is just…off? Maybe too much sky, a weird angle, or a distracting object on the side? Normally, cropping requires some trial and error, but Crop AI does the thinking for you.

I tested it on a real estate image that had too much empty space. With just a click, Crop AI analyzed the image and suggested the perfect composition. It worked like magic! The best part? If you don’t like the suggested crop, you can manually adjust it with ease.

Learn more about Crop AI here.

SuperSharp AI: Fixing Blurry Images Instantly

If you’ve ever taken a handheld shot or photographed a moving subject, you know the pain of motion blur. Sometimes, a slightly shaky hand or a fast-moving cat (yes, I’ve been there) can ruin an otherwise perfect shot. Enter SuperSharp AI – the tool that rescues those almost-great photos.

I tested this feature on an image I took without a tripod. I tried the ‘Middle’ setting first, but it was too intense – so I went with the ‘Low’ setting, and it worked perfectly. The image became crisp and clear, with details popping back into place without looking over-processed.

If you ever find yourself with a blurry image that you wish could be sharper, this tool is your new best friend.

Check out SuperSharp AI here.

Noiseless AI: Say Goodbye to Grainy Photos

I haven’t personally tested Noiseless AI yet, but I can already see its potential. If you’ve ever shot a photo in low light, you know the struggle – grainy, noisy images that look like they were taken with a potato. This tool is designed to remove that ugly noise while keeping the details intact.

The beauty of AI-powered noise reduction is that it understands which parts of an image need smoothing and which should stay sharp. Instead of turning your photo into a weirdly soft painting, Noiseless AI balances the edits for a natural, clean look.

I know I’ll be using this tool a lot in the future, especially for nighttime shots!

Read more about Noiseless AI here.

Is Luminar NEO the Best Image Editor?

After playing around with these new AI tools, I have to say – photo editing has never been easier. What used to take me hours now takes just minutes, thanks to AI’s ability to analyze and improve images with a single click.

If you’re a photographer, designer, or even just someone who loves tweaking images for fun, Luminar NEO is an image editor worth checking out. Whether it’s cropping, sharpening, or reducing noise, these AI-powered tools take the guesswork out of editing and let you focus on creativity.

And honestly? Anything that saves me time and keeps me sane is a win in my book!