Online photo editing with neural networks: top 8 AI services for photo processing

What are neural networks for image processing and how do they work?

An AI photo editor works like an artist shown a million photographs and told what's good and what's bad about them. After memorizing all the patterns (what a sharp image should look like, where shadows should be, what the background should be), it can process any photo without your intervention.

The main advantage of neural networks is speed and accessibility. What would previously have taken 20-30 minutes of manual work in Photoshop, editors with built-in AI now do in 2-3 seconds. And you don't need to learn anything to process photos online — just upload a photo and get the result.

8 Best Photo Editing Apps

For a detailed review, we've selected 8 specialized image editing apps that actually work and deliver high-quality results. We tested them on various types of photos: from amateur selfies to professional product photoshoots.

1. Remini — resurrecting old and blurry photos

This service transforms blurry, pixelated, and old photos into crisp HD images with details that seemed lost forever.

You upload a photo, and a neural network automatically analyzes it and improves its quality in 3-5 seconds. Remini works especially well with faces — even in very blurry photos, the AI recognizes features and restores details.

As you can see, the blurry image has been transformed into a clear picture. Of course, it's not magic: if the original is completely devoid of information, AI can't pull it out of thin air, but details that seemed lost are indeed restored.

Pros of Remini:

• Works with mobile apps (iOS, Android) and in the browser
• Fast processing — 2-5 seconds per photo
• Excellent at restoring faces in group shots
• There is a free version with limitations

Cons of Remini:

• Free only allows you to process a few photos per day
• Sometimes it «invents» details that weren't in the original
• Subscription starts at $5/month

Remini is ideal for restoring old family photos, improving the quality of selfies, and bringing photos from cheap cameras to life.

2. Lensa AI — artistic portraits and avatars

A photo enhancement program that transforms your selfies into artistic portraits in a variety of styles: from realistic paintings to fantasy characters and anime.

Simply upload 10-20 of your photos, choose a style (space, fantasy, anime, old-school portrait), and in 20-30 minutes, you'll receive 50-100 unique avatars.

With its «Magic Avatars» feature, Lensa AI creates portraits that resemble the work of a professional artist. Fantasy styles and space themes are especially effective.

Pros of Lensa AI:

• Creative and unique results
• Many different artistic styles
• You can create an entire gallery of portraits in one go
• Easy-to-use program

Cons of Lensa AI:

• You need to upload many photos for the best results
• The generation process takes 20-30 minutes
• Paid service (starts at $3.99 per avatar package)
• AI sometimes distorts facial features

Lensa AI is designed for creative people, bloggers who want to create unique avatars for social media, or those who simply like to experiment with their images.

3. Remove.bg — background removal in a second

This photo editing program automatically removes the background from any image, leaving only the subject against a transparent background. Simply upload a photo, and the neural network instantly recognizes the subject and removes all unnecessary elements. You can immediately add a new background or download the result with a transparent background.

This is the fastest service of all tested: it allows you to edit photos online in just 1-2 seconds. The only difficulties encountered were with very fluffy hair or transparent objects.

Pros of Remove.bg:

• Lightning-fast editing speed — 1-2 seconds
• Works directly in the browser
• Highly accurate object recognition
• Free version for images up to 0.25 MP
• API for integration into websites and programs

Cons of Remove.bg:

• A subscription is required for high resolution
• Difficulty with transparent and fluffy objects
• Sometimes it «eats» small details on the edges of an object

Remove.bg is recommended for online stores (who need product photos on a white background), designers, bloggers, and anyone who wants to quickly remove backgrounds from photos.

4. Let's Enhance — professional photo enlargement without loss of quality

This service increases photo resolution up to 16x without loss of quality, adding detail and improving clarity.

To use Let's Enhance, you first need to register on the website. Then, upload a small or medium-sized photo, choose the enlargement factor, and the neural network will «draw» the details, making the image larger and clearer. It works especially well with landscapes and architecture.

You can see the results of Let's Enhance's testing below. The AI corrected the blurry image and sharpened it to a high-quality finish.

Pros of Let's Enhance:

• True «smart» image enlargement
• Can enlarge photos up to 16x
• Works with various formats
• Batch processing of multiple photos is available

Cons of Let's Enhance:

• Processing takes 30-60 seconds
• Free version only allows you to process 5 photos
• Subscription starts at $9/month
• Doesn't always work well with faces

Let's Enhance is useful for designers who work with print (where high resolution is required), website owners, photographers, and anyone who needs to enlarge old photos without losing quality.

5. Photoleap — a mobile AI studio in your pocket

A full-fledged photo editing program with AI features: object removal, background generation, photo animation, avatar creation, and artistic effects.

Photoleap is available as a mobile app for iOS and Android. Just choose a feature, and let our AI do the rest. You can combine multiple effects in a single image.

This is the most versatile tool in our selection. Photoleap has practically everything: from basic retouching to creating artistic effects. I was particularly impressed by the static photo animation feature — you can make clouds move or water ripple in your photo. It looks like magic!

Pros of Photoleap:

• Many AI features in a single app
• Works offline (after downloading)
• Has an intuitive interface
• Allows you to export high-quality images
• Offers regular updates with new features

Cons of Photoleap:

• Only works on mobile devices (no web version)
• Many features are only available in the paid version (starting at $4.99/month)
• Sometimes sluggish on older smartphones
• Requires time to understand all the features

A useful tool for bloggers, content creators, and anyone who edits photos on a smartphone and wants professional results without a computer.

6. Fotor — an online editor for everything

A web platform with a simple interface. This comprehensive AI editor doesn't have any single, eye-catching feature, but it has everything you need for everyday work: options for enhancing photos, removing objects and backgrounds, resizing, adding effects, and creating collages.

You simply upload a photo, select the desired function from the Fotor menu, and AI processes the image in a few seconds.

Pros of Fotor:

• Works in your browser, so there's no installation required
• Offers many ready-made templates and effects
• Has a simple and intuitive interface
• Suitable for both experienced and novice users

Cons of Fotor:

• Some features are slow
• Subscriptions start at $8.99/month

Fotor is ideal for marketers, SMM specialists, small business owners, and bloggers — anyone who needs a quick and easy tool for creating visual content.

7. Pixelcut — AI for e-commerce

Specializes in creating product photos for online stores. Upload a product photo, and the service automatically removes the background, improves the quality, and generates a professional background or scene around the product if needed.

If you sell online, this is your number one tool. You can photograph multiple products (either individually or on models), and Pixelcut will turn them into professional catalog shots in a minute. Its AI even adds shadows and reflections so the product looks natural against the new background.

Pros of Pixelcut:

• Designed specifically for e-commerce
• Batch processing of dozens of photos simultaneously
• Generate different background options
• Automatic product centering
• Templates for different marketplaces

Cons of Pixelcut:

• Narrow focus (product photos only)
• Subscription starts at $10/month
• Not suitable for portraits or other types of photography

Pixelcut will be appreciated by online store owners, marketplace sellers (Prom, Rozetka, Amazon), dropshippers, and anyone who works with product photos.

8. Photoroom — a «Swiss army knife» for e-commerce and content

A versatile AI editor that combines background removal, AI background generation, batch processing, and content creation for social media and marketplaces.

Available as a mobile app (iOS/Android) and a web version. Upload a photo, and the service automatically removes the background, offers ready-made templates, or generates unique backgrounds based on your description.

Photoroom impresses with its speed and quality. If you need product photos for your online store, the AI won't just remove the background; it will also offer a variety of professional scenes for each product. Also worth mentioning is the useful «Instant Diffusion» feature — it creates photos in a consistent style for the entire catalog, even if the photos were taken in different conditions.

Pros of Photoroom:

• Works on all platforms (iOS, Android, web, API available)
• Batch processing of hundreds of photos simultaneously
• AI-generated backgrounds based on text descriptions
• Integration with marketplaces (Shopify, eBay, Etsy, Amazon)
• Brand Kit feature — preserves your colors, fonts, and logos
• Realistic backgrounds — AI makes backgrounds look natural, adding shadows and highlights to photos
• Fast processing (1-3 seconds per photo)
• Ready-made templates for Instagram, YouTube, and social media

Cons of Photoroom:

• Subscriptions start at $9.99/month (Pro) or $29.99/month (Max for teams)
• Sometimes the AI generates overly «perfect» backgrounds that look artificial

Photoroom is ideal for online store owners, sellers on Prom/Rozetka/Amazon, SMM specialists, content creators, and anyone who works with a large number of photos and requires fast, professional results. If you take 10+ photos every day, Photoroom will pay for itself within a week.

Tips for the Best Results with AI Photo Editing

To get the most out of AI tools and avoid disappointment, follow these simple guidelines:

1. Start with a high-quality original. AI can't work miracles on absolutely terrible photos. The better the original, the better the result.
2. Experiment with settings. Most services allow you to adjust the intensity of an effect. Selecting the maximum value or all possible effects doesn't always result in the best result — sometimes, moderate processing looks more natural.
3. Combine different services.Don't be afraid to use multiple tools on a single photo. Remini for quality + Remove.bg for the background + Fotor for the final touches = a professional result.
4. Save the originals. Always keep a copy of the original photo. If the AI does something wrong or you change your mind, you can start over
5. Check the details. When online photo enhancement services were just emerging, AI often did strange things with small details: hands might have six fingers, text in the background might be incorrect, etc. These days, such photo blunders are much less common. However, always check your results carefully before publishing.

Will neural networks for photo processing replace professional photographers? No. But they are making image processing accessible to millions of people who previously couldn't afford it. Small businesses can create high-quality visual content without huge budgets. Bloggers can design their pages to the standards of major media outlets. Ordinary people can restore old family photos that seemed irretrievably lost.

The key is to experiment. Many services offer a free trial or a few tries. Upload a few of your photos, try out different tools, and see the results. You might be surprised at how easy it is to create high-quality visual content.

And if you need fast and reliable Internet access to work with AI services and upload large files, Maxnet is always ready to help.