Airbrush

Overview

Airbrush combines AI-assisted photo editing with video editing in its mobile apps, plus batch tools in its desktop software. It suits creators and photographers who want portrait retouching and image cleanup alongside those workflows. The range is useful, but the free tier is limited and paid use depends on credits that can expire.

Key features

AI retouching, skin smoothing, object removal, filters and background adjustments cover common portrait and cleanup jobs. Airbrush Studio adds image enhancement, smart presets and batch editing, making it better suited to processing several images than to a workflow built around editing one image at a time. RAW support is useful for photographers who work with that format.

The Android and iOS apps also edit video, so mobile creators can work with stills and clips in one app. Credit costs matter for regular video use: under the one-time pack, photos cost one credit, while video costs two credits per minute or part after the first minute.

There is no cloud sync. Cloud editing uploads photos to Airbrush servers for processing and may receive EXIF data. The Airbrush Studio Mac page says AI photo processing happens on-device and images are not uploaded without consent, so privacy depends on the product and workflow. The privacy policy also says personal information in text inputs and generated outputs may be processed when using ChatGPT or similar integrated features.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and allows 512M uploads, but access to Magic Image, Magic Video, Portrait, Export and some editing features is limited. It is a way to try the product, not a strong choice for sustained editing. Downloads also come with a seven-day free trial.

Credits Pack costs $9 a month for 10 credits, with credits valid for one year. The separate Credits Pack (10 Credits) costs $9, paid once; its credits also last one year and can be used for photos and videos. Those are modest allowances for occasional edits, not a predictable fit for high-volume work.

Web Plus Monthly is $15.95 a month, billed $15.95 /month. It includes 80 credits per month, 10GB upload space, unlimited feature usage with credits and unlimited exports. Web Plus Annually costs $95.95 a year, billed $95.95$159.95 /year, with the same monthly credits and upload space and a stated 40% saving. Unused subscription credits expire when the subscription term ends; purchased credits remain valid for one year. The annual plan is the lower stated price for a continuing 80-credit monthly allowance, but the expiry rule makes it important to use credits within the term.

Platforms

Airbrush is available on Android, iOS, macOS, web and Windows. Airbrush Studio supports Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 11 or later. Mobile video editing is supported on Android and iOS; desktop Studio adds batch editing. Since cloud sync is unavailable, multi-platform access does not mean a synced library across devices.

Who it's for

Airbrush is a reasonable fit for everyday users and creators who need portrait retouching, background changes or object removal, and for photographers who want RAW support and desktop batch work. It is less compelling for people who need cloud sync, want an unrestricted free editor or expect to process large amounts of video on a small credit allowance.

Pros and cons

Pro: Photo tools span mobile and desktop, with video editing on mobile and batch editing in Studio, so the product covers distinct creator workflows.

Pro: RAW support, object removal and portrait retouching address practical image-editing needs.

Con: The free plan limits access to several named tools and export, so it may not support a complete ongoing workflow.

Con: Subscription credits expire at term end, and video can use credits faster than photos.

Con: No cloud sync means users should not expect edits or libraries to stay synchronized across platforms.

Con: Cloud editing uploads photos for processing and may receive EXIF data, a consideration for sensitive images.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see AI Photo Editors and Photo Editing Software.

Choose PhotoBoost if its Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows coverage matters; its free plan gives two introductory credits, cloud output up to 3 MP and core tools without a card.

PhotoKit Background Remover is a focused alternative for background removal, with limited image downloads on its free plan; its VIP option excludes API and batch cutout.

PixiFixi is another paid-model alternative with a free Starter plan and no free trial.

YouCam Online Editor is worth comparing if its Plus plan of $9.99 a month and 100 credits better suits your budget and allowance.

Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop are alternatives for readers considering Adobe's photo products; their listed plan prices are custom pricing.

Perfectly Clear is an option for readers looking at per-image photo corrections, with paid pricing and no free plan.

Photopea is an alternative with a free editor account.

Verdict

Choose Airbrush if you want portrait-focused AI editing across platforms, especially desktop batch work or mobile video tools. Its breadth is the main draw; limited free access, expiring subscription credits and the lack of cloud sync are good reasons to look elsewhere if your work depends on generous ongoing use or a synchronized library.