Probably 99% of all photographs are now taken using smartphones. There are thousands of digital imaging applications in App Store. How do they differ from each other and is it worth paying money to buy them? In this review, we've tried to collect the best photo editors for iPhone. And during the testing process, they described their differences, advantages and unique functions. Here's a list …
ProCam 5
Quite an old and popular application for shooting and processing photos and videos. First of all, it is worth noting that the application has many functions for the shooting itself. In it you can change ISO, set shutter speed, white balance, frame format, and so on. In the standard application “Camera” to iPhone, all these parameters cannot be changed manually. In addition to photos, the application can shoot a series, video, Time lapse. After shooting, frames (including video) can be processed with filters and other settings, such as brightness, contrast, blur, and much more.
The application is successful. Especially useful for photographers who like to shoot with iPhone.
Price: 379 rub.
Install from App Store.
Snapster
A few months ago VKontakte presented its photo service, which looks like Instagram. The whole point of this application is that the feed displays photos of friends and groups from your VK account.
The Leningrad development team decided to add an image photo editor that is (according to them) much better than the Instagram one. Georgy Lobushkin (Head of the VKontakte press service) immediately after the release of the application demonstrated his abilities using the example of his own photo of the Spasskaya Tower. Having used the application, I was not unhappy. It's really convenient to flip through friends' photos in a separate service, in addition, there are sections with popular and recommended photos. The processor also made a good impression. It has quite a few filters and other “tricks” to get a good result.
VKontakte worked hard to create Snapster. In fact, it turned out to be a high-quality and convenient application.
Price: Free.
Install from App Store.
Pixelmator
Probably the most famous of all photo editors for iPhone. Pixelmator is Apple-style and very much like iPhoto, a great app that was dropped Apple with the release of IOS 8.
Pixelmator can not only process photos, but also make collages, turning into mobile photoshop. From the presentation in the AppStore, we see how you can easily create an excellent image, but for this you will need to find (draw) suitable pictures for their subsequent use. After editing a few photos, I got a lot of positive emotions. The interface is simple and convenient, and the functionality is impressive.
A thing worth its money.
Price: 379 rub.
Install from App Store.
Darkroom – Photo Editor
A simple app from Bergen Co. Has good filters and a standard set of image editing. The disadvantages include the fact that you cannot take pictures in the application itself (a trifle, but unpleasant). This is a clean editor. But, in the merits, you can add the ability to create your own filters, save and share them. For such an opportunity, you will have to activate the PRO mode – 149 rubles.
Great work with filters is what sets this photo editor for iPhone apart.
Price: Free.
Install from App Store.
Enlight
A huge number of functions and vastness of settings gives complete freedom of imagination. Each editing section has a hint on how to work with it. Therefore, difficulties with the application should not arise. In addition to filters and image correction, here you can apply text, paint on, make a collage, add a frame, etc.
Universal photo editor for iPhone.
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Price: 299 rub.
Install from App Store.
PicsArt Photo Studio
PicsArt is a social network for creative people. In it, you can upload not only photos, but also drawings, which distinguishes it from Instagram. In an app from PicsArt, Inc. registration is only needed to upload images to your profile. You can do without it for simple filters or image editing.
The application, in turn, is rich in correction tools. In addition to the news feed, there are also good selections and contests. From the functionality stands out the possibility of manual focus, which is not available in the standard “Camera” application.
I advise everyone who is interested in image processing. Upload your work and admire strangers.
Price: Free.
Install from App Store.
Rookie cam
The application is famous primarily for showing the operation of the selected filter in real time. It is very convenient. The app, like any other photo editor for iphone, has a variety of correction tools. Here you can also shoot a collage on the go. We choose one of the many types of frame arrangement, and then we just start shooting. The camera itself arranges frames in the order of their shooting, and we do not waste time on inserting photos into the windows.
Rookie Cam is highly functional for creating collages.
Price: Free.
Install from App Store.
PICSPLAY 2
The creators of Rookie Cam have made another photo correction app. It includes many improvements and new photo editing tools. But some turned out to be paid (by purchasing PRO mode). Those who do not want to pay extra can use this photo editor for iPhone for free. But without pumping, a watermark is placed on each photo.
A good photo editing application, even a bad shot can be turned into something interesting.
Price: Free.
Install from App Store.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
Every photographer knows this product from Adobe. It is mainly used for processing RAW images on a computer. Now this photo editor has appeared in the mobile interface. Lightroom is aimed at professionals, and includes all the tools to get a good shot through processing.
The app can sync with your tablet or computer. Snapshots from one device instantly appear on all. This is an indispensable item for professional photographers who like to travel light.
Price: Free.
Install from App Store.
Adobe Photoshop Express
Similar app to Lightroom, but much easier to use. This Photoshop has filters, correction tools and photo cropping. However, some filters only work if you have an Adobe Creative Sync account.
For those who want to get a good result but are not very versed in photo terms, I advise you to install this photo editor for iPhone.
Price: Free.
Install from App Store.
Outcome
And now the results, let's try to determine the best photo editor for iPhone in our selection.
- Pixelmator (379 rubles) – In the first place. An application with a lot of potential.
- ProCam 5 (379 rubles) – Confident TOP in App Store for a long time.
- Snapster and PicsArt (free) – Both are social media apps. If the first promotes the convenience of following the news of friends, and sharing your own, then the second is the ability to gain inspiration every day.
- Well, for professionals – definitely Adobe Lightroom. This is a truly professional application for getting the right result. True, a subscription to the Adobe package will cost several hundred dollars.