> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.skylum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.skylum.com/luminar-for-web/how-to-use-luminar-for-web/skies.md).

# Skies

Explore a variety of presets to quickly apply different styles and looks to your photos in Luminar for Desktop.

**Skies** lets you replace the sky in your photo and create a new atmosphere in just a few clicks. It detects the existing sky and blends the selected replacement into the scene. After choosing a sky, you can refine its position, appearance, and blending to better match your photo.

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#### How to Use

Select **Skies** from the right-side panel and choose a replacement sky from the available options. Browse the categories to explore different styles, or select **All** to view the full collection. Once you choose a sky, it is automatically placed and blended into the photo.

To use your own sky, open **Library** and select the **+** tile to add a custom sky.

You can then use **Position**, **Edit Sky**, and **Adjust** to refine the result.

#### Position

Use **Position** to adjust the placement and orientation of the replacement sky.

* **Flip Horizontal.** Flips the replacement sky horizontally to change its direction within the scene.
* **Vertical.** Moves the sky up or down within the frame.
* **Horizontal.** Moves the sky left or right to adjust its placement.

#### Edit Sky

Use **Edit Sky** to adjust the appearance of the replacement sky.

* **Brightness.** Lightens or darkens the sky.
* **Warmth.** Adjusts its color temperature for a cooler or warmer look.
* **Defocus.** Softens the sky by reducing its sharpness, helping it better match photos with a shallow depth of field.

#### Adjust

Use **Adjust** to refine how the replacement sky blends with the original scene.

* **Global.** Controls the overall blending of the replacement sky with the scene.
* **Close Gaps.** Helps fill small areas where the new sky may not have been fully applied, particularly around complex edges and fine details.
* **Fix Details.** Refines small imperfections along the transition between the replacement sky and the original scene.

#### When to Use

Skies is ideal when the original sky is flat, overexposed, distracting, or doesn’t match the atmosphere you want to create. It works especially well for landscapes, travel photos, architecture, and other outdoor scenes.


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