# Simple Text-Adding Apps The Pictual Text Photo App Turns Plain Text into Gorgeous Graphics By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-02-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-photo-app References: [pictual.net](http://www.pictual.net/) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pictual/id707359892?ls=1&mt=8) Pictual is a text photo app that turns words into graphically-pleasing and dynamic visuals, without having to open up complex photo-editing software. The app is ideal for enhancing photos or plain backgrounds with beautiful typography with just the press of a button. After entering some text, users can alter layouts and add special effects to really make their photos pop. The app also makes it easy to share images on [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/express-mobile-app), [Twitter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/createmybanner-1) and [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/markdown-to-poster-editor). If you really have no idea where to start, Picutal has a gallery of trending creations made by other users that are sure to jump-start your creative juices. The Pictual app is free to download from the [iTunes App Store](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pictual/id707359892?ls=1&mt=8). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Graphic Text-editing Apps:** The rise of graphic text-editing mobile apps poses an opportunity for developers to create more visually-appealing options for users. - **Social Media Image Enhancement:** The demand for apps that enhance social media images with typography and special effects opens up a chance for marketers to incorporate more visually-compelling social media strategies. - **Ease of Use:** The trend toward simpler, more user-friendly photo editing apps shows a market opportunity for developers to create accessible tools for consumers to improve their visuals. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** The development of graphic text-editing apps creates opportunities for developers to expand their mobile app offerings and differentiate themselves in a crowded market. - **Marketing:** The use of social media image enhancement apps creates opportunities for marketers to create more visually-compelling content and engage users in visually-stimulating ways. - **Photo Editing Software:** The trend toward ease of use in photo editing apps highlights an opportunity for companies to create more user-friendly software that appeals to a wider consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quick Image Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/add-text-to-image.md) - [Visual Design Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/textbehind.md) - [Stylish Text Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prettytext.md) - [Visual Text Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-text.md) - [Layered Text Effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-behind-image.md) - [Text Styling Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylish-text.md) - [Visual Text Blending](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/text-blend-with-image.md) - [Visual Content Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pictuote.md) - [Text-to-Image AI Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonkers-app.md)