Like makeup, filters can change the appearance of our pictures in an instant. It only takes one click of a button. So in this long overdue post, I will share with you 4 amazing photo editing apps that will change the game of your photo sharing.
Believe me, these apps will give your photos the edge and take them to a different level and will give your audience more reasons to follow you around the web.
Four Amazing Photo Editing Apps (free to download)
A Beautiful Mess (by Elsie & Emma)
If I were to describe A Beautiful Mess App, this application brings the cute back into our photos. With hand-drawn doodles by Elsie & Emma (creators of the award-winning lifestyle blog A Beautiful Mess) there’s no way you won’t be getting an awww or woweee or this ♥ on your snapshots online.
There are many cool fonts to choose from, borders, filters, doodles for all ages and phrases. Love collage? This one has you covered. All you have to do is explore and get creative.
Version: Free (no watermark)
Extra: Additional fonts & backgrounds can be purchased
Compatible: iOS & Android
Instatus
The features on this app will blow your mind. It may not look as simple as some of the apps you’ve seen so far, but once you get to know your way round Instatus, you’ll never post your photo without going through this app ever again.
This incredible app is like my Photoshop lite. Yes, it’s that amazing. This has the undo and redo feature, you can apply layers, pre-installed quotes, color palette for font editing or decorative shapes, set of filters and much more. You just have to see it for yourself to know what I’m talking about.
I’ve used Instatus app vast choices of font styles and colors for both images above.
Version: Free (with Instatus app watermark)
Extra: Upgrade to Pro Version for 99ç (no watermark)
More: Render any size ratio you want including the famous 1:1 for Instagram, 3:2, 4:3, 16.9, and Facebook cover!
Compatible: iOS only
PicLab
Fun, very easy to use and lots of sparkles. PicLab’s light FX features is one of my favorites. The amazing lighting effects are must-haves – I mean, come on, who doesn’t like sparkles or bokehs these days?
Forget about square or rectangle framed photos from now on, circle, heart, triangle, or octagon shapes are setting the trend, and this will still look good on Instagram. Add patterns and swirly typography to speak your mind through your photos.
Version: Free (with watermark)
Extra: Upgrade version 99ç (no watermark)
Compatible: iOS & Android
Vintique (Vintage & Antique)
You’ll have a filter party with Vintique! There’s so many to choose from and you will want them all. This photo editing app is enough to drive you filter-happy and you’ll have hours of fun tweaking trying to give your captured moments the right feel.You even have the choice to pick different types of resolution to avoid losing picture quality depending on where you will be sharing it.
This is vintage meets antique equals awesome. Try it on your #TBT photos and bring back memories with style.
Version: Free
Extra: Extra Filter Pack can be purchased at 99ç
Compatible: iOS & Android
Now, go make those photos more amazing and one of a kind. Share and receive some love.
And if you’re unsure, less is more still works in this field. Filters give your photos the right attitude while typography or lighting effects will kick it up a notch if done right, just ensure that these additions will not overshadow the object you’re trying to present. Otherwise, don’t be shy to show your creativity. These apps will certainly ignite them.
Explore, have fun and tag me anytime on Instagram (@sweetjellybean5) – would love to see your images!