picture editors apps apps are not perfect on their own, but with the number of similar apps in the Market, these are among the best you can get for free. Picking just one app from the list is difficult because photo editing is a matter of style and preference. For photo filter effects, Vignette Demo has the largest selection. For versatility and function, PicsArt wins the battle hands down. For gorgeous UI and presentation, Pixlr-o-matic and Fotolr are top choices. It’s a very subjective thing to design your own photos, so there’s no single best app to go with – for now.
Vignette Demo
Vignette Demo is a free version of the app Vignette. The app has a huge number of effects – 84 to be exact – and 54 photo frames. The paid version has the same features, plus it supports the phone’s resolution while the free version doesn’t. One notable feature is being able to “set” a photo filter before taking the picture with its built-in camera. Given so many of options for editing your photo, the process of choosing an effect can be sometimes tedious with its interface, but the quality of the filters are worth the effort.
Price: Free
Requires: 1.5 and up
PicsArt
PicsArt probably has more functions and photo effects than any other free app in the Market. In addition to the varied filters, it also allows the user to draw on an existing image. One great feature is letting the user edit the photo effect itself (depending on the filter). For a single app, it can do a lot to your photos and is a good choice for a go-to app for photo editing.
Full Review: PicsArt Photo Studio
Price: Free
Requires: Android 1.6 and up
Pixlr-o-matic
Pixlr-o-matic is an attractive app with a darkroom effect designed to generate vintage-style photos. Choose from the filters (they’re named after people) and apply professional quality effects in one easy tap. There’s also another tab for adding layers of lighting effects such as street lights and glitters. If you’re particular with design quality and artistic effects, this app is the one to try.
Full Review: Pixlr-o-matic: Android’s Best Photo Filter App?
Price: Free
Requires: Android 2.1 and up
Fotolr Photo Studio
The most impressive thing about Fotolr Photo Studio is its beautiful UI and presentation. The app lets you create photo folders as well as edit them. It has a diverse set of functions, from the basic (cut, resize, rotate) to the advanced (color isolation). One interesting feature is being able to add elements such as lipstick, wigs and hair color to an image. Fun and definitely functional, Fotolr is an app full of surprises.
Price: Free
Requires: Android 2.1 and up