Our Top 4 Image Editing Apps

As we all know, social media posts with images are up to 40 times more likely to be shared by users. But you may be wondering how and from where you can get high-quality images for your posts.

Image editing apps allow you to create gorgeous graphics whenever the mood strikes. In a matter of minutes craft eye-catching, branded image to post on all of your social media accounts. Here are our top 4 picks for image editing apps:

 

Canva

Why settle for a few features when you can have them all? Canva is an all-in-one graphic design app for users who need more versatility in an image editor than airbrushing and text overlays. Create posters, collages, banners, invitations, cards and flyers with this multi-talented tool.

  • Best Feature: Library containing more than one million stock photos, 100 fonts and 60,000 stunning templates.
  • Where to find it: Google Play, App Store, Web
  • Cost: Free with the option of in-app purchases.

 

Adobe Spark a.k.a. Spark Video

What if you could make beautiful, professional video clips right from your phone? Check out Spark Video from Adobe. Create compelling short video clips using your own content or have your pick of more than one million stock images. Use animations, text and overlays to spice up your clips and tell your story exactly the way you want.

  • Best Feature: Add your own audio tracks or select an evocative soundtrack from Adobe’s library.
  • Where to find it: App Store, Web
  • Cost: Free with the option of in-app purchases.

 

Aviary

Get all of the basics and a few extras with Aviary. This photo editor is powerful and comprehensive with none of the fluff. It has all of the features you expect from an editing software like colour temperature adjustments, tilt shift, blur tools, cosmetic corrections and stylized filters. Notable extras include stickers and overlays that are perfect for crafting viral content and memes. This is a great app for users who want to get in and get out without much fuss.

Best Feature: High-resolution images and a selection of effects for purchase should you get bored of the 12 effects that are available for free.

  • Where to find it: Google Play, App Store
  • Cost: Free with the option of in-app purchases.

 

Pixlr

Anyone with zero graphic design skills but a ton of creativity will find Pixlr to be the perfect outlet. This app offers the freedom to get as creative and unique with your images as you want with simple tools that are easy to use. With a few swipes of your finger you can create beautiful, stylized images in seconds!

  • Best Feature: A huge selection of photo effects, overlays, borders and fonts with the option to save your favourite combination of effects for later use.
  • Where to find it: Google Play, App Store
  • Cost: Free with the option of in-app purchases.

 

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