PHOTO EDITING

STYLE

Phonto

• Cost | Free
• Use | Add text, shapes, & images
• Status | Popular
• Alternatives | Picsart

• Pros | Easy to use, quick, extra filters
• Cons | Bad controls, must save periodically

My favorite text app out there! You can use the built in fonts or download some online. You can style your text with a variety of options from shadow, color, spacing, curving, outlines, etc. The controls are a bit wonky, but what can you do? I also recommend saving every time you think about it because if you accidentally close the app then try to reopen your project, it's not always there.

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SNOW

• Cost | Free, in app purchases
• Use | Face filters
• Status | Popular
• Alternatives | Snapchat

• Pros | Easy to use, lots of options
• Cons | Slow to load

2018 did me so good with discovering this app; it's adorable! Simple K-pop edits are done with this because it fits the pastel aesthetic perfectly. It's also a time waster if you're bored because it has a huge collection of filters to play around with.

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Line Camera

• Cost | Free
• Use | Drawing, stamping/clipart
• Status | Average
• Alternatives | Picsart, Adobe Sketch

• Pros | Easy to use, lots of options, bonus filters, saves in high quality
• Cons | Slow on android

This is my favorite way to add a little sparkle to fan edits! I love adding glitter lines & sparkle stamps to a somewhat boring theme. You can't go wrong with this app in my opinion. It's not necessary, but it's free & adds flare so why not?

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Repix

• Cost | Free, in app purchases ($1.99)
• Use | Effects
• Status | Rare
• Alternatives | N/A

• Pros | Simple, unique
• Cons | In app purchases for more effects

As I'm editing this book, I think Repix was deleted from the app store. I'm not sure, but you can check because I adored this app. It had super cool filters I've never seen in other apps so it was totally worth it.

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Gifx

• Cost | Free, in app purchases
• Use | Turn photos into videos with cool overlays, add music
• Status | Rare
• Alternatives | iMovie

• Pros | Fun, adds unique flare to any photo, saves in hq
• Cons | Limited overlays, expensive in app purchases

This was something I randomly downloaded when i got my first iTunes card three summers ago (yes, I was 17). I spent $6 on in app purchases & I kind of regret it, but it's proven useful so far. I can add music from my library to anything which is a bonus as well!

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Pixlr Express

• Cost | Free
• Use | Effects, filtering, textures
• Status | Average
• Alternatives | Afterlight, Picsart

• Pros | Many options
• Cons | Sometimes saves in LQ

This app was mostly used for filtering until I discovered all the textures & overlays. I love adding galaxy dust or canvas textures to my fan edits. There's plenty more to check out though!

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Glitchè

• Cost | 99¢
• Use | Glitch effects photos
• Status | Average
• Alternatives | N/A

• Pros | Simple
• Cons | Limited

I used this app a lot on a blue poetry theme I had on my personal. It gave a dark, cyber feel to everything. I think you can use it on videos as well, but I'm not 100% sure since I don't have it downloaded anymore. I don't know of an alternative, but I'll update if I find one!

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Tear Art

• Cost | Free
• Use | Tears photo layers
• Status | Average
• Alternatives | Superimpose

• Pros | Simple, saves in HQ
• Cons | N/A

Great for cool Wattpad covers on romance or horror fanfiction. You upload a photo on top of another photo then this app tears through the layer as you drag your finger across. The quality is low when you're editing, but saves just fine!

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TV Scan Line

• Cost | Free
• Use | Adds flicker effect
• Status | Average
• Alternatives | Superimpose

• Pros | Simple
• Cons | N/A

I'd use this to spice up a simple feed theme while I was taking a break from edits. It works really well when used over a neon or pastel filter & it makes your photos stand out when someone is going through their timeline!