Overview
Formerly known as Macphun, Skylum's 2026 tech stack represents the pinnacle of specialized animal image processing via the Luminar Neo engine. The 'Pets' specific toolset utilizes advanced neural networks trained on over 500,000 distinct animal species to provide automated masking and texture reconstruction. In 2026, the software has transitioned from simple filter applications to a generative AI framework that can synthesize missing fur detail, correct eye-glare in cats and dogs, and intelligently isolate animals from complex natural backgrounds. The technical architecture relies on a modular 'Extensions' framework, allowing professional photographers to deploy local GPU-accelerated models for real-time batch processing. Market-positioned as the premium alternative to generic AI editors, it focuses specifically on the biological nuances of pets, such as whisker sharpness, wet-nose specular highlights, and coat-depth mapping. This precision-driven approach ensures that pet influencers and commercial animal photographers can achieve studio-grade results without manual layer masking.