Best Photo Editing Apps Ever | Top 3 for 2021

December 13, 2020 by Emme

One of the most common questions I get asked is: what apps do I use for editing on the go?!

Although I always opt for Lightroom Classic whenever I can, I have discovered some amazing mobile apps that are awesome for quick or “cheat” editing 😉

Lightleap (formally Quickshot)
This is great for quickly switching out the sky or adding different elements (like the leaves in the photo below). There are loads of amazing effects in this app and it’s still one I often use because I love how easy it is to achieve specific aesthetics.

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Retouch
There is nothing more annoying than having unwanted objects or people from your frame. This is an app I’ve used so many times—all you have to do is draw over what you don’t want, and the software does all the hard work for you! When you don’t have access to Photoshop, this really is such an invaluable tool to have when you’re on the go.

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Pixaloop
This is one of my all time favourite apps! When I first discovered it, I had next to no Photoshop skills, so to be given the ability to add moving elements to images to achieve my creative vision was such a game changer. Like Lightleap, the app automatically picks out the sky, so you can achieve draw dropping images with just a few clicks.

Also, although I don’t use them anymore, I also want to give a few honourable mentions to: Snapseed, VSCO, and Afterlight. When I first started taking photos they were my go-to programs, and I can wholeheartedly recommend them!

If you’re interested in hearing more about the apps I use for my stories—stay tuned!

♥ Emily