Uh, way.
Yesterday, Skylum released its new web-based photo editor "Luminar Web". This is a total game changer. Hit that link and give it a try. 👆
When you click on the link you'll be presented with three packages to choose from. If you just want basic editing tools, stick with the Web Only option. Don't click on "start free trial" unless you really want to see what your pictures can look like when you have access to all the fun, creative tools available. You'll have 7 days to check it all out, and you can message me on my Facebook Page if you have any questions, or need some tips.
Below the table, you'll see some samples I put together using just the free web editor, and then with the full shebang. See you there...
| Feature / Detail | Web Only | Web Full Access | All Platforms (Most Powerful Option) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.00 (Free) | $69.00 | $159.00 |
| Core Access Type | Edit photos with essential tools online | The complete experience with basic & AI tools | Advanced tools across web, mobile, and desktop |
| Call to Action | EDIT NOW | START 7-DAY FREE TRIAL 🎁 GET MOBILE FOR FREE |
BUY NOW |
| Included Products | — |
• Luminar on Web (Lifetime) • Luminar on Mobile (Lifetime) |
• Luminar on Desktop (Lifetime) • Luminar on Web (Lifetime) • Luminar on Mobile (Lifetime) |
| Included Features |
• Basic Tools • Full RAW file support • Cloud: 100 MB • Export (standard quality) |
Everything in Web Only, plus: • Presets, Filters, Erase & Light Depth • Unlimited AI edits • Cloud storage access from Web & Mobile • Cross-device editing |
Everything in Web Full Access, plus: • AI Tools (365 days): Restoration, GenErase, GenSwap, GenExpand, AI Assistant • Spaces – your curated web-galleries • Continuous updates • Access to Fall Upgrade 2026 features |
When you click "Edit Now" from the Skylum website, you'll first get a page that gives you quick synopses of each tool (including mostly tools from the paid versions).
Before you click that FreeTrial button, just drag one of your images into the space provided and see what you can do with the tools provided. You'll be surprised.
I just grabbed an unedited image from one of my folders, of an old building in Oklahoma, IIRC.
Here's the original (I was holding down the "eyeball" key to screenshoot the "before" picture.) The orange dots indicate the tools I used. I did not use any of the "crown" premium tools. That said, compare:
Or, better yet. Here's the exported version:
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| ©Daniel Gauss/Shot On Site Photography |
Anybody would be happy with those results. So, what's the advantage of paying $69, or $159 for that matter (less, actually when you use my discount code): PHOTODAN10
Well, for $69 you get all the AI tools, including sky replacement and restoration (for all your old family black and whites!), plus some pretty cool presets, and filters (LUTS), and a really big bonus: Luminar for mobile, meaning anything you edit on the web is automatically synced to Luminar Mobile, and vice versa, so you can fire images off on social media if you so desire. And for $159? You get it all. Forever. Web, Mobile, Desktop.
I'll leave you with an old black and white image, that I actually printed, in my darkroom!, back in the 1970s after a Grand Canyon vacation. This was using all the tools, albeit in a pre production, beta version.
The final: (I'll have to scan the original again, because I can't find it in all my disorganized folders, so for the time being, just imagine this as a black and white 8x10).
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| ©Daniel Gauss |
Big Fall Update is coming, as well. I can't tell you anything about it just yet; embargo, y'know. But when the time comes, I will. Meanwhile, here again is my link: https://skylum.evyy.net/c/3481875/4071016/3255 So, pick a plan, free, or whatever...
