With frequent smartphone launches and releases, many new features and updates are being made available in the market. Oftentimes, the array of options available can cloud your best judgement, particularly when it comes to camera performance and picture quality of the phone.

Which is why, smartphone makers and app developers have prioritised the development of camera quality, while also offering multiple photography modes and edits. Today we will walk you through a couple of Android apps designed to make smartphone photography look good with every picture that you take. Who knows, that phone update you are looking into for better quality pictures might not be necessary in the first place.   

Snapseed:

Snapseed is a photo editing app developed by a Google subsidiary app developer Nik Software. Available on both Android and iOS, the app was initially available at $4.99 during its early days but is now available for free. With its latest update made public on September 20, 2017, the app has been providing excellent services to customers all across the globe with over 29 tools and filters which allows them to not just tweak styles and filters with precise control but also the use of selective filter brushes on JPEG and RAW files. The app comes with features that allow users to adjust exposure and colour, automatically or manually, with fine, precise control—allowing gesture based controls that make manipulating photos much more accurate.

If you need a universal, easy-to-use photo editor, you can’t go wrong with this app.

PicsArt:

With over six million downloads on Google Play Store, PicsArt is undoubtedly the most highly-rated Android photo editing app currently available. The tools, effects, collage maker, camera, free clipart library, millions of user-created stickers and drawing tools make for a fun photo editing journey for the users. Moreover, the app also provides a highly-interactive and gorgeous interface. The availability of plenty of additional downloadable content within the app provides an interesting platform for the users to work on. PicsArt also allows a sharing platform for photo artists, letting them share their ideas and designs. If you are looking for a photo editing app with all the basic photo editing tools along with a strong creative platform to showcase your creative skills, this could be the app for you.

VSCO:

An American art and technology company Visual Supply Company (VSCO), which was established to empower people everywhere to create, discover, and connect, through the visual medium now has a mobile app compatible with both iOS and Android platforms. The version 36.0 of the app which was last updated on October 9, 2017 has been well received by the public. The app allows superior presets and controls, making it easier for users to shoot and edit images with utmost efficiency. The images edited and shot with the app can also be published and curated to your VSCO profile. The app also allows you to explore contents from the people you follow, curated work from the community, and exclusive editorial content. Moreover, the app also provides a scheme for users to fill in VSCO X Membership which includes over 100 classic mobile VSCO presets, exclusive new Film X™ presets and tools, plus new additions added monthly.

If you are looking for a platform to share your creative content and edit images and videos with a catch, VSCO is only a tap away.

Pixlr:

Launched by 123RF, Pixlr is an app described as fun and powerful photo editor that lets you quickly crop, rotate, and fine-tune any picture for free. With over two million combinations of free effects, filters and overlays, the app comes with a complete package that will allow you to capture any moment and make it picturesque. Also, the app allows you to share the images you capture and design directly to your favourite social network. Furthermore, with a fun new challenge up for you every week, there will be more than enough for you to keep your creative energies going.  With simple tools like crop, collage maker, stickers, resize, blur and advanced tools like layers, white balance, colour splash and much more, there are a lot of choices available for you on this do-it-all app.

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom

If you want to craft professional-quality images from your smartphone or tablet, Adobe Photoshop Lightroom by Adobe could be the choice for you. This app allows you to view, organise and retouch large numbers of digital images.

Besides that, the raw HDR capability of this app will ensure that you get the best all-in-one photography app, as it offers you maximum editing flexibility and controls. The app is known for its delivery of superior image capturing and processing. With more than 40 presets available for editing, the app also provides an easy interface, allowing you to create stunning images within seconds, as the editing tools are just a tap away. Powerful adjustments and corrections are also available within the app, along with a wide range of choices for edits. The in-app Adobe camera will also allow you to take images and apply presets during capture. Furthermore, the app comes with Creative Cloud Photography Membership plan which allows users to sync, share and access their photos across all Lightroom enabled devices.

Camera FV-5:

Designed specifically to let you edit pictures while you snap them, this app is available in the Play Store for $3.53. Developed by FGAE, this is a thorough professional camera application packed with DSLR-like manual controls accessible at your fingertips. With photographic parameters such as exposure, ISO, white balance and focus made easily adjustable, this app promises to deliver one of the best photo editing experiences out there. One of the most special features of this app is the DSLR-like viewfinder display that allows you to see exposure time, aperture and stops display with EV and bracketing settings, in real-time. Moreover, with the availability of features like long exposure, intervalometer, manual shutter and metadata support, the app promises to be a complete photographic journey for the photographer in you. If you have been wanting to get a DSLR of your own but never quite had the time or the budget for it, your search ends here!