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Top 5 Photo Editing Apps

  • Writer: Matthew Mraz
    Matthew Mraz
  • Dec 3, 2018
  • 3 min read

Updated: Mar 4, 2019

We live in a digital age where photography plays a crucial role in many aspects of business, if it is for professional use, commercial use, or both. No matter who you are or what you do, photography is an important asset that will contribute to your overall success in business.

Visual communications have been increasing dramatically over the last decade, and is continuing to climb. Modern marketers are utilizing pictures to promote their content and brand. Photography can benefit companies in many ways that might not be apparent to the average person.

  • A picture is worth a thousand words, it is easier to show your clients what you are providing instead of telling them.

  • Pictures can provide more intimacy for your customers. A photo will assist you in developing a deeper connection with your customer, allowing them to get to know you better through photos.

  • Photos are a key asset. They engage customers, help build your brand, and can be featured in articles about your company.

  • Photos assist in the ranking process (for your business’s website) on search engines. There are many elements that go into SEO, and photos are one of them.

  • It is vital to have high quality and professional photos. First impressions are important, your media represents your business and your standards. It can also be the first point of contact between a customer.

 

Photography is a complex art that takes years to master. There are many factors that you have to consider when taking a photo. However, mostly everyone can click a button and tell if the photo looks good or not. You may get lucky and come out with a beautiful shot, or you might not be satisfied with your photos. Whatever the case is, improving photos in today’s world is a breeze. There are countless sources that are available at the palm of your hand. Photo editing apps can greatly improve the quality and appearance of a photo. Yet, there are hundreds of them. How do you know which one is the best? You don’t… but we can help! Through multiple sources, research, and interviews we have come up with the top 5 five photo apps for editing pictures.


1. VSCO

Is one of the top all-time favorite photography apps. A fan favorite app with a clean design. This app sparks creativity because of the vast range of editing tools and stylish add on elements.


2. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC

A powerful but yet simple app that gives you control of editing. It lets the user to capture the shot they want, with the assistance of dynamic enhancements. Has top of the line photo editing tools and has a prime organization/storage design.



3. Snapseed

A fast and easy photo editing app that allows you to get professional looking photos. The app has 29 tools and filters that allow you to have precise control, along with helpful tips and tricks.




4. Darkroom

This app appeals to photographers because of the integrated focus on the key features. For example, the ability of creating your own filters, having pro tools, and the full photographer’s toolbox is very attractive to users



5. Instagram

More of a social media app, however, it gives you the power to transform your regular photos into something shareable for the world. This app includes original filters and lets you combine them with creative tools


 

It was difficult to narrow all the photography apps (that are available to the public) to only the top five. We took into consideration: the reviews, rankings on blogs, customer preference and more. Our recommendation to you is to sample all the editing apps that you can, then find the one that fits your needs. Starting with this list. Photography plays a critical role in business strategy. It is about time to capture this opportunity.

 
 
 

6 Comments


Sidney De Queiroz Pedrosa
Sidney De Queiroz Pedrosa
5 days ago

This was such a helpful roundup! I’ve been looking to up my photo editing game and wasn’t sure where to start—your list made it so much easier. I love how you broke down the features of each app. I’ve tried Snapseed before, but now I’m definitely going to check out Lightroom and VSCO too. Thanks for sharing these insights! Sidney De Queiroz Pedrosa

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Veronica Dantas
Veronica Dantas
5 days ago

Great roundup! I’ve been looking for reliable photo editing apps, and this post made it so easy to compare options. I appreciate how you broke down the pros and cons of each one—it saved me a lot of time. Excited to try a couple of these out. Thanks for the helpful insights! Veronica Dantas

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Beatriz Barata
Beatriz Barata
5 days ago

Great roundup! I’ve tried a few of these apps, but this post introduced me to some new ones I’m excited to check out. I really appreciate the clear breakdown of each app’s strengths—super helpful for deciding which one fits different editing needs. Thanks for putting this together! Beatriz Barata

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LuizAntonio DuarteFerreira
LuizAntonio DuarteFerreira
6 days ago

Great roundup! I really appreciate how you broke down the top photo editing apps with clear pros and cons—it makes choosing the right one so much easier. I’ve been using Snapseed for a while, but now I’m definitely curious to try out VSCO and Lightroom after reading this. Thanks for the solid recommendations! Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreira

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Luiz Gustavo Mori
Luiz Gustavo Mori
6 days ago

Loved this roundup! Super helpful breakdown of the top photo editing apps—especially liked how you highlighted both the pros and cons of each one. I’ve been looking to up my content game, and this gave me some great direction. Thanks for keeping things clear and practical! Luiz Gustavo Mori

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