Airbrush

Airbrush combines AI-assisted photo retouching with video editing in mobile, desktop and web versions. It is most useful for creators, photographers and everyday users who want portrait cleanup, RAW handling or batch work in one product. The trade-off is a constrained free tier and credit-based usage that requires planning, especially for video.

Overview

Airbrush covers common enhancement jobs with AI filters, skin smoothing, object removal and background adjustments. Its cross-platform reach is broad, but the experience is not identical everywhere: mobile adds video editing, while Airbrush Studio is aimed at more substantial desktop image work. There is no cloud sync, so it is not designed as a shared, automatically synchronized library between devices.

Privacy depends on the workflow. Cloud editing sends photos to Airbrush servers and may include EXIF data. On Mac, the Studio page says AI photo processing runs on the device and images are not uploaded without consent. That makes Studio the more reassuring route for sensitive images, while cloud processing deserves scrutiny before uploading personal material.

Key features

AI retouching, skin smoothing, object removal, filters and background controls target portraits and routine cleanup without requiring a full manual toolkit. RAW support gives photographers a reason to consider Airbrush alongside simpler consumer editors. Studio adds image enhancement, smart presets and batch editing, so a desktop user can apply a consistent treatment across multiple images rather than repeat each adjustment individually.

Android and iOS versions support video editing as well as photos. That combination suits social creators who want one mobile app for both formats. Credits, however, are shared across photo and video use in the one-time pack: a photo costs one credit, while video costs two credits per minute or part after the first minute. Video-heavy workflows therefore exhaust pay-as-you-go credit faster than still-image work.

Airbrush Studio supports Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 11 or later. The service also runs on Android, iOS and the web, giving it wider platform coverage than a desktop-only retoucher.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and allows a 512M upload, but access to Magic Image, Magic Video, Portrait, Export and some editing features is limited. It is suitable for trying the workflow or making occasional basic edits, not for dependable unrestricted production. Downloads advertise a seven-day free trial, which gives prospective subscribers a short period to assess paid features.

Credits Pack costs $9 a month for 10 credits with one-year credit validity. A separate Credits Pack (10 Credits) costs $9, paid once, or $0.90 per credit; those credits work for photos and videos and remain valid for one year. The one-time option fits occasional editors who can predict modest usage, while recurring work may outgrow ten credits quickly.

Web Plus Monthly is $15.95 a month, billed $15.95 /month, and includes 80 credits per month, 10GB upload space, unlimited feature usage with credits and unlimited exports. Web Plus Annually is $95.95 a year, billed $95.95$159.95 /year, with a stated 40% saving and the same 80 monthly credits, 10GB space and unlimited exports. These plans are the practical choice for regular web editing, but monthly credits expire when the subscription term ends. Purchased credits remain valid for one year, so subscribers should distinguish expiring allowances from separately bought credit.

Platforms

Airbrush is available on Android, iOS, macOS, the web and Windows. Mobile supports video editing; Studio supports Windows 10/11 and macOS 11 or later, including desktop batch editing and RAW workflows. Cloud sync is absent, so moving work between platforms is not an automatic library experience.

Who it's for

Choose Airbrush for portrait retouching, quick object cleanup, RAW-capable photo work and mobile photo-plus-video creation. Content creators benefit from the format coverage, while photographers and professionals can make use of Studio's presets and batch processing. It is a weaker fit for teams needing synchronized assets, users who edit heavily after a free trial, or anyone uncomfortable with cloud processing for non-Studio workflows.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Broad platform coverage: Android, iOS, web, Windows and macOS support varied working setups.
• Useful desktop acceleration: Studio combines batch editing, smart presets, enhancement and object removal.
• RAW and video support: It reaches beyond basic portrait filters, with RAW photos and mobile video editing.
• On-device Mac processing: Studio's stated local AI processing can reduce upload concerns when consent settings are respected.

Cons

• Restricted free access: The free plan limits several named tools and exports, so it is mainly an evaluation tier.
• Credits constrain usage: Monthly allowances expire at term end, and video consumes credits faster than photos.
• No cloud sync: Multi-device users cannot rely on an automatically synchronized editing library.
• Privacy varies by mode: Cloud editing uploads images and may receive EXIF data.

Alternatives

AI Photo Editors is the broader category to browse when you want to compare AI-focused tools rather than commit to Airbrush.

Photo Editing Software is the better starting point for a wider survey of editing applications and workflows.

Pick PhotoBoost instead if you want Linux support, two introductory credits on its free plan and cloud output capped at 3 MP, with paid access available.

PhotoKit Background Remover is the more focused choice when background removal is the priority; its free plan limits image downloads and VIP excludes API and batch cutout functions.

Choose PixiFixi for a paid editor with a no-card starter tier and welcome credits, or YouCam Online Editor when a 100-credit monthly Plus plan is a closer match.

PhotoPad is another freemium option with broad platform coverage and separate home and pro editions. Photopea suits readers seeking a free editor account and even self-hosted availability. BeautyPlus is worth considering for mobile and web beauty tools, while inPixio Photo Studio offers desktop-oriented annual plans.

Verdict

Airbrush is a sensible choice for users who want AI portrait tools, RAW support, mobile video editing and desktop batch work across several platforms. Its strongest case is breadth paired with Studio's productivity features. Look elsewhere if cloud sync is central to your workflow, if you need unrestricted free editing, or if expiring monthly credits and video's higher credit cost do not fit how often you work.