App to edit photos on your smartphone

Did you know that you can enhance your photos using just your smartphone and a photo editing app?

If you’re looking for how to edit photos taken on your phone and don’t know how, you don’t need to look any further. In today’s post, I’ve selected excellent apps that will help you with this task.

Many people still think that using a photo editing app requires expertise because they find them quite complicated to use.

Maybe indeed a few years ago this type of application was not as advanced and practical as it can be nowadays.

Now even those who don’t have much skill can, in a matter of seconds, edit images, add filters or effects, improve photo quality, and much more.

All to make your photos even more beautiful and then share them with friends, family, or on social networks.

And since we know that the list of apps for editing photos on smartphones is quite extensive, and finding the most suitable one can be a difficult task, I’ve selected some of the best ones for you.

This way, you can get to know their main functions and choose the one that meets your needs. Keep reading and check it out!

VSCO

This app is definitely the most famous at the moment. Instagram influencers use it all the time due to its various features, such as Split Tone, HSL to decrease and increase intensity, frames, contrast, exposure, clarity, and much more.

It can be used in its free version, which offers 12 different filters. And for those who want unlimited access to all its features, there’s the Premium version for R$ 41.99 per month.

Oh! And I almost forgot. VSCO also functions as a social network. So, to use the app, you first need to create an account. If you want, you can even post your photos there and follow other profiles. It’s available for Android and iOS.

Snapseed

Among the apps on the list, I confess that this one is one of my favorites. This Google editor is very comprehensive and professional. Even those who know nothing about editing can use it with great ease and get good results.

Snapseed has 29 tools and filters, such as HDR Scape, structure, perspective, brush, grainy, etc. Among its features, it also has one called “Vintage” for those who want to give their photos a more aged look. I loved it!

Certainly, this app is very practical and easy to use. Thanks to its simple layout, you can edit your photos in no time and surprise everyone. It’s completely free and available for Android and iOS.

Adobe Lightroom

Now, if you’re looking for an editor that uses AI (Artificial Intelligence), this free app is an excellent option. It belongs to the Adobe family and has all the necessary features to make great photo edits: photo blur, filter, background highlight, presets, among others.

In addition to its free version, you can also get its Premium subscription starting at R$ 43.00 per month. The subscription includes exclusive features, such as cloud storage, masking, recovery brush, geometry, etc.

Available for Android and iOS.

PicsArt

Here we have the famous PicsArt well known to all. Right away, one of the best apps for collages and photo editing.

There are thousands of filters, effects, textures, and masks to give that different touch to photos. It also has several adjustment tools.

Something that makes editing photos much easier is its “Replay” function. With it, you can replicate edits made by other users. If you liked any edit, just swap the model’s photo for yours.

Even though it’s a free app, it has its Gold version with additional features, such as fonts, stickers, object remover, thousands of templates, and much more. The monthly subscription fee is R$ 16.66. It’s available for  iOS.

Afterlight

To finish our list, we have Afterlight, which promises to improve photo quality easily. Using the app, you can change saturation, brightness, colors, and exposure.

Among its main features, it has light leaks, filters, dust aspect, etc. All so you can edit your photos and make them even more beautiful. After finishing the edit, you can even choose the resolution at which the file will be saved.

The language used in the app is English, but nothing that complicates editing. Thanks to its simple layout, you can use all the tools without much complication.

Afterlight is free, but certain items may be charged at R$ 2.55. It’s available for  iOS.

Conclusion

You can edit your photos for social media, study and improve in the best apps, and then use that to work and make money. As you can see, anyone can use the apps with great ease. Choose one and download it to your phone!