AI photo editing , by Skylum , since 2025
Aperty
AI portrait editor from Luminar's maker with unlimited, credit-free retouching
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What Aperty does
Aperty is Skylum's dedicated AI portrait-editing app (separate from Luminar Neo), focused on skin retouching, virtual makeup, and adaptive lighting for client-ready portraits without a credit/per-image cost model. It targets portrait and event photographers who want faster batch retouching than manual Photoshop work.
Worth knowing: Verified 2026-08-13 via official aperty.ai/pricing (redirected from skylum.com/aperty). Pricing shown is promotional; site notes rates increase after an introductory period. 14-day money-back guarantee exists but is not a free tier/trial.
What users complain about: There is latency between adjustments, as Aperty will no longer be able to react to inputs in real-time (silentpeakphoto.com review)
Pricing and plan limits
Verification pending| Plan | Monthly | Annual (per mo) | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly | $30 | n/a | $30/mo promotional rate ($44/mo regular); unlimited retouching, no per-image credits |
| Annual | $14.50 | $174 | $174/year promotional ($194/year regular) |
| Lifetime | not disclosed | n/a | $174 one-time promotional purchase |
Where it wins
- No per-image credit system, unlimited edits/exports on any paid plan, unusual among AI retouchers
- Lightroom/Photoshop plugin support alongside standalone app
- Backed by Skylum's existing Luminar engineering team and update cadence
Where it falls short
- New product (2025 launch) with a less polished UI than Skylum's own Luminar Neo, per multiple hands-on reviews
- No AI auto-adjust for batches, so every correction is built manually, slowing high-volume workflows
- Real-time responsiveness lags on adjustments, and organization features are limited to basic project folders
How we scored it
Full methodology| Criterion | Weight | Score | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capability | 30% | 6.5 | 1.95 |
| Value for money | 25% | 6.0 | 1.50 |
| Ease of use | 15% | 6.5 | 0.97 |
| Maturity | 15% | 4.5 | 0.67 |
| Support & docs | 10% | 5.0 | 0.50 |
| Momentum | 5% | 6.5 | 0.33 |
| Weighted total | 100% | 5.9 | 5.90 |
Alternatives to Aperty
Chosen by editors, not sponsors-
Topaz Photo AIPaidClosest match on capability
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Luminar NeoPaidClosest match on capability
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PhotoRoomFreemiumHas a free tier
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remove.bgFreemiumHas a free tier
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