Visualization is the key to success
Itβs undeniable that people today are drawn to images more than words. This is why using visuals in your social media will help you tap into their emotions and allow you to build relationships among your followers. Editing photos has become a vital tool to making your images stand out. Here are a list of best photo editing apps that will get you started on building a more successful social media content.
VSCO
Price: Free
Available on: iOS and Android
VSCO is an incredible app that offers a wide collection of filters. These filters are perfect for making subtle changes to the mood and style of your images.
The app itself comes with general editing tools including exposure, contrast, white balance and many more.
The app also allows you to share your amazing photos to VSCO community where you can express your creativity. If you are looking for inspiration, the Discover section displays a collection of images from the other users.
The hashtag #VSCO on Instagram currently has 193 million posts, an evidence to the appβs popularity
Adobe Lightroom CC
Price: Free
Available on: iOS and Android
Adobe Lightroom CC is one of the best editing software ever created and has been a go-to app among photographers. Lightroom CC offers a powerful image editing that is suitable for both beginners and advanced users.
This app allows you to change the colour of objects in your background image with the adjustment brush by clicking on the Colour tool. Just like any other editing apps, you can adjust the exposure, contrast and shadows to suit your preferences.
Lightroom CC is free to download. But you need to pay $6.99 to access the premium features. This upgrade unlocks all features including selective adjustments, healing brush, Geometry and Cloud Storage.
Afterlight
Price: $2.99
Available on: iOS and Android
Afterlight has won a lot of fans due to its instagrammable filter effect and powerful features. This perfect editing app offers plenty of creative options.
The adjustment and touch tools are great for enhancing the mood in your photos to perfection. The app comes with many adjustable filters and has a range of natural light leaks that can add a striking punch to your photos.
The customizable artwork, layers and text is a great way to add a hint of emotions in your photos. The double exposure tool is a fun way to blend photos together to produce a unique design.
Facetune 2
Price: Free
Available on: iOS and Android
Facetune 2 is one of the most popular selfie editors designed to help you look your best. This app allows you to beautify every part of your face which creates a flawless photo that looks effortless.
The wide collection of retouching tool includes the ability to smooth out skin, whiten teeth, reduce blemishes and conceal. The facial feature and reshape tools allow you to adjust certain features of your face to enhance your image.
The app is free to download but it cost $4.99 per month to access the VIP feature. This upgrade will unlock features such as Darkroom, Eye colour change and more facial feature options.
Huda Kattan, a beauty blogger and entrepreneur use Facetune app for minor retouches which also helps to market her cosmetic products on Instagram.
”I started feeling like people were waaay too into Facetune (myself included)… This photo is exaggerated, but I was inspired by some videos I saw on photoshop” – Huda Kattan, founder of the cosmetics line Huda Beauty.
HUJI Cam
Price: $1.49
Available on: iOS and Android
Since it’s launched in 2017, HUJI Cam app has inspired a cult following among celebrities and influencers for taking photos with the filter that bring back 90’s vibe. The app allows you to take photos which looks like they were taken with an old school disposable camera.
The free version of this app will let you choose whether you want your photos to have 3D effects, light leaks, dust effect and date stamps. The upgraded version is available for $1.49 and will unlock several filters and let you edit imported photos youβve already taken.
Snapseed
Price: Free
Available on: iOs and Android
Snapseed is an easy to use app that provides professional photo editing tools. This app is supplied with tools that will help enhance the colours in your images and is suitable for both beginners and advanced users.
Snapseed also has a variety of filters that allows you to change the mood of your photo with a single tap.
Have you tried out any of these photo editing apps? Share your feedback and let us know!
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This is so informative, I’m sold on the Lightroom CC because of the way it brings all the background colours to life! With that being said I wouldn’t mind having all these apps you mentioned. Thank you!!
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. I agree with you on the Lightroom CC, it’s definitely my favourite!
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This is helpful. Iβm currently using the Lightroom CC and I must say i really like it β€οΈ
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Thank you! Glad you found this helpful
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Very useful information
I think vsco is the most fave .
Lot of filter and easy to use
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Yes, I agree. VSCO is very popular on Instagram and it’s one of the most favourite editing apps used by individuals including marketers and influencers. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us.
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Impressive list. I always use Adobe Lightroom CC. It’s really an amazing software
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Thank you and I agree π
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You are welcome
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This is great information! I have recently started trying to learn about photo editing. I like to use Lightroom. Check out my most recent post to see some of my edited photos from this weekend!
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