These photo editing innovations range from in-browser editing programs to hair color changing apps that will transform one's look.
Social media's effect on millennials is becoming increasingly greater as platforms like Instagram become a symbol of self-expression for users. While many may argue that one's Instagram page may not be an accurate portrayal of their life, the platform is becoming a personal and business branding tool for the majority of its users.
A focus on visual language makes photo editing tools a must. While some of these tools may focus on fun and novelty-inspired features like transforming a photo into a drawn image, others are focused on enhancing one's images in a more precise and convenient way.
32 Photo Editing Innovations
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Fun Photo Manipulation Tools
PhotoMania Transforms Ordinary Pics Into Extraordinary Creations
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Free Photo Editing Programs
Adobe Photoshop Express
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3D Picture Manipulation
Carnegie Mellon University Researchers Developed a 3D Photo Editing Tool
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Old-Fashioned Photography Apps
The 'Strut Type' App for iPhone is Reminiscent of a Simpler Time
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Social 3D Photo Apps
The 'Tadaa 3D' App Lets Users Take and Share 3D Pictures
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Digital Darkroom Apps
The 1-Hour Photo App Makes You Wait to See Your Smartphone Snapshots
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Style-Editing Apps
iLookbook for iPhone Lets You Share Your Styles with Ease
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Spherical Photo Apps
The Google Photo Sphere Camera App Lets You Take 360 Pictures
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Control-Giving Photography Apps
Manual App Turns iPhone Cameras From Automatic to Manual Shooting
23
Facial Restructuring Phone Apps
Facetune by Lightricks Ltd. Perfects Your Face in Every Way
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Cartooning Camera Apps
Turn Your Everyday Photos into Manga with the iPhone Manga Camera
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Hands-Free Camera Apps
The CamMe App Picks Up on Your Hand Gestures to Activate You Phone Camera
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Digital Hair-Editing Apps
ModiFace's Hair Studio App Virtually Changes Hair Color & Texture
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3D Manipulation Apps
This 3D Photo App Lets You Add Impressive 3D Objects to Photos & Videos
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Smartphone Photo Editing Apps (UPDATE)
The VSCO Cam App Makes Photo Editing Easy
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Wearable Photo Apps
The SeeMe App Turns Your Images into Fashionable T-Shirt Designs
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Blurring Camera Apps
Google Unveiled a New Photo App that Features 'Lens Blur'
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Anti-Filter Photo Apps
The Normalize App Makes it Easy to Un-Instagram Pictures
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In-Browser Editing Programs
Project Photoshop Streaming Provides Online Photo Editing in Chrome
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Hi-Tech Baby Collage Apps
Pampers' Baby Photo App Uses AI to Collage the Best Videos Together
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Augmented Reality Cartoon Photos
Ice Age: Continental Drift App Offers Interactive Fun
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Object-Erasing Photo Programs
Snapheal Makes Editing Your Pictures Easy for Perfect Images
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Face Replacing Webcam Apps
The Face Substitution App Lets You be Someone Else on Camera
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Social Video-Editing Apps
Mobile Video App Ocho Lets You Record and Upload 8 Second Videos
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Photo-Annotating Apps
Note Rocket is a Cool Photo App That Allows You to Stay Visually Connected
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Retro Photography Apps
The Hipstamatic Camera App is a Nostalgic Wonder
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Personalized Photo Messaging Apps
The Bamboo Loop App Lets Users Customize Messages with Photos
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Multi-Angle Camera Apps
Switchapp Lets Auteurs Connect Smartphone Cameras for Multiple Angles
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Anonymizing Photo Apps
The Intimatic App Censors Your Photos to Keep You from Being Stalked
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Self-Rotating Camera Apps
Shoot Video Horizontally from Any Angle with the Horizon App
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Rivalrous Photo Apps
Facebook Filters Intends to Out-Compete Instagram and Hipstamatic
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Typographical Photo Editors
The Photolettering App Adds Custom Text to Personalize Images
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Virtual Piercing Apps
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AI Video Generators
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Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
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AI Social Media Managers
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Sticker-Creating Social Tools
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AI-Enhanced Dating Apps
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AR Retailer Haircare Experiences
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AI Fashion Photography
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Mental Health-Protective Films
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All-in-One Beauty Platforms
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Mixed-Reality Makeup Apps
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AI Headshot Generators
Airbrush Studio Can Create Professional Headshots from Selfies
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Gen Z-Focused Coachella Campaigns
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Creative Text-to-Infographic Tools
Infography Converts Blog Posts to Artistic Infographics
AI-Aided Social Networks
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AI Hair Style Apps
TryHairStyles Allows Users Try a New Look Without the Risk
AI Art Tools
Muse Pro Let's iPad Users Enhance Their Paint and Design Projects
Messaging App Color Customizations
Whatsapp's Color Customization Will Rollout Soon
AI-Powered Creative Digital Assistants
Adobe Express Presents a New Creative Assistant Tool
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
AI Advertisement Additions
Meta Introduces a New Suite of AI-Powered Advertising Tools
Video-Style Chat App Features
WhatsApp Instant Video Messages Enables Quick Communication
AI-Powered Editing Tools
Picsart Unveils the New 'Smart Background' Feature for Editors
Instagram Hashtags Generators
TwoOrbits' Tool Uses AI and Machine Learning to Help Creators
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
Social Commerce Platforms
21 Buttons is a Social Fashion Shopping Network
Shoppable Hybrid Apps
Lemon8 is a New Social Media App Combining Aspects of Instagram & Pinterest
Shapely Hair Dye Applicators
The Hummingbird is a 2023 Beauty Award Innovation Winner
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
Housewares Retailer Design Apps
The Wayfair Decorify App Digitally Transforms Spaces for Shopping
Integrated Influencer Marketing Platforms
SocialTalk Helps Users Discover, Track, and Connect
Personalized AI Emojis
Emojifyer AI Turns Your Selfies Into Emojis
Hyper-Personalized Wellness Apps
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Digital Avatar Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics & Snapchat Debuted the First Bitmoji Beauty Drop
Reshaping Premium Imaging Tools
Adobe Presents the Structure Reference Tool for Firefly
Text Transformation Tools
The Stylish Font Generator Adds Style and Creativity to Text
Protective Color Cosmetics
Screensaver Makes Color Cosmetics with Blue Light-Blocking Benefits
AI-Powered eCommerce Photo Editor
iFoto Produces Studio-Quality Images With a Single Click
Image-Based Alternative Social Medias
'Noteit' is a Snapchat-Inspired App for Gen Alpha Users
Social Media Political-Content Limitations
Meta is Reducing Political Content Recommendations
Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences
Wahl Style Selector Let's Users Try Before They Trim
Image-Based Homework Help
Answer Lens Can Uses AI to Answer Homework Questions with a Photo
Visualized Social Media Data
InstaGraph Visualizes Social Media Data Through Unique Graphs
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
AI-Enabled Design Suites
Canva Launches the Magic Studio Suite for AI-Powered Design Purposes
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Social Marketplace Updates
Instagram Launches a Marketplace to Better Connect Brands and Creators
Image-Enhancing AI Apps
MyHeritage Introduces the Reimagine App for AI-Powered Image Editing
Inspiring Daily Bodycare
method's Unleash Your Inner Shower Celebrates Personal Transformations
AI-Powered Beauty Apps
Charlotte Tilbury Unveils its First Mobile Beauty App with AI Deep Learning
AI-Powered Content Creation Tool
Kajabi Teams Up with Adobe Express to Introduce Creator Studio
Meme-Like Social Platforms
Social Platform Spill Launches its Beta with a ‘Meme-Forward’ Aesthetic
AI Art Generators
Google's Imagen 2 Boasts Professional Creativity
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Color Palette Generators
This Tool is Perfect For Designers and Creatives
Inspiring Productivity Apps
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Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
AI-Powered Editing Eraser Tools
Microsoft Applies Generative Erase to the Spot Fix Tool
AI-Scaling Developing Tools
Adobe Introduces the Firefly Services to Aid Developers
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Photo-Based Calorie Trackers
Meals.Chat Can Help Individuals Track Their Calories
AI-Powered Visual Searches
Poshmark Incorporates AI Technology for its Posh Lens Feature
AI-Fuelled GIF Generators
Picsart Presents its New AI GIF Tool that Creates Original Content
All-in-One Productivity Apps
Evo Brands Itself as 'The Everything App'
AI-Powered High-Res Editing Tools
Adobe Introduces the VideoGigaGAN Tool to Reconstruct Images
Social Media AI Chatbots
Instagram Plans to Incorporate its Own AI Chatbots in the App
Text-to-Image AI Apps
The Bonkers App Quickly Creates Images using AI
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Content Repurposing Tools
This Tools Allows Users to Reimagine Materials Across Various Platforms
Visual Payment Apps
Vizme Turns the Experience of Sending or Spending Money Into Stories
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Generative AI Historical Art
Google Presents the Art Selfie 2 Feature Fusing Art and Selfies
Professional AI Photo Studios
Business Portrait AI Creates Stunning Headshots in a Few Clicks
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Parental Social App Controls
Meta Debuts a Series of New Features Across its Social Media Apps
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Digitized Note-Taking Apps
FlowNote Turns Note-Taking Into an Art
Digital Social Sharing Spaces
The Shilo App Invites Users to Share and Curate What They Love
AI-Powered Search Features
Shop Premium Outlets Enhances its Online Shopping with AI-Powered Tools
Emotional Awareness Apps
Crown Institute Debuts an Emotional Learning App Inspired by Inside Out
Colour Palette-Capturing Apps
Colors Capture Pro Turns Surroundings Into Palettes for Projects
Embedded Creative AI Tools
Adobe and Activision Blizzard Unite to Create AI-Powered Creative Tools
Crowdsourced Outfit-Picking Apps
Choiced Let's Users Crowdsource Their Outfit Options
AI-Powered Avatar Generators
AI Magic Avatar Helps Users Create Their Digital Twin
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Verified AI-Proof Content
Realify.io Ensures Authenticity in Digital Content
Social App Feature Updates
Instagram is Moving the Status Update Notes to Profiles
Multi-Link Social Features
Instagram Adds Support for Up to Five Links at a Time in a User Bio
Animated-Photo AI-Fueled Chat Apps
EmbodyMe Unveils its New Xpression Chat Platform
AI Background Generators
Generatebg Helps People Produce High-Quality Images
Photo Editing Mobile Expansions
Capture One Launches its Platform on Mobile Devices
SaaS Influencer Marketing Tools
Beeing Social Launches 'Buzz Bee Buzz' for Influencer Marketing
Streamlined Creative Work Apps
Nvidia Develops an All-in-one App with a Sleek Interface
Secondary Social Media Features
Instagram is Rolling out the Flipside Feature On User Profiles
Visual Email Newsletters
PencilBooth is a Newsletter That Prioritizes Images Over Text
AR-Enabled Try-On Tools
Google Launches an AR-Based Try-On Tool for Hair and Foundation
AI-Generated Image Backgrounds
Snapchat Launches the AI-Powered 'Dreams' Feature
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Effortlessly Beautified Screenshots
Supasnap Creates Backgrounds and Edits for Screenshots
Beginner-Friendly AI Editing Tools
Vimeo Launches a Simplistic AI-Powered Editing Feature
Body-Inclusive Image Apps
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Private Social Media Services
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Color Psychology Tests
ColorME Invites People To Explore Their Personality Through Color
Personalized Visual Catalogues
With Jotly, users can streamline their online discoveries
Inclusive Try-On Programs
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Video Creation Web Tools
Microsoft is Rolling Out Clipchamp to Craft Premium Videos
Secondary Social Profile Features
Instagram Previews a New Flipside Feature for Private Posting
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Social Media-Connected Links
Instagram Expands its Amount of Links on User Profiles
Social Video Editing Features
Meta Rolls Out Editing Tools for its Reels To Facebook Users
Privacy-Enhancing Social Features
Pinterest Launches the New Safety Features for Young Users
Digital Hair Color Consultations
Sally Beauty's Licensed Colorist OnDemand Empowers & Informs
Generative AI-Image Editing Tools
Photoshop is Allowing Users to Integrate AI to Expand Images
Social Posting Musical Features
Instagram Allow Users to Add Music to Photo Carousels
Digitized Hair Consultations
Sally Beauty Debuts the Free Virtual Hair Coloring Consultations
Artistic AI Photo Captions
PikPoet Bridges the Gap Between Imagery and Words
Efficient Picture Search Tools
Bookmarks Ninja Has Advanced Indexing Capabilities to Find Photos
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Personalized Film Apps
Movie Me Helps Individuals Discover New Movies
Creative Collaboration Clubs
Dazed Has Launched a New Social Media App Called Dazed Club
No-Network Dependent Browsing Tools
Google Unveils the More Helpful Suggestions Feature
Customizable Screenshot Tools
Picyard Makes Screenshots Beautiful for Social Media or Blogs
90s Graphic Editor Updates
Microsoft is Finally Updating its MS Paint app with New Layers
Expansive Premium Editing Apps
GoPro is Rolling Out a Desktop Editing Platform and Subscription
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal