Earlier today, Google announced the arrival of Snapseed to Android. If you have ever wanted to do any sort of photo editing on your phone or tablet, then I will suggest you give this app a try. It has all the functionality of similar apps, such as Pixlr, and the well known Instagram, but it also incorporates more fine tuning features like you would find in expensive apps like Photoshop Touch.
Unlike Instagram, it does not require you to register with their site to use their app, which I, for one, am thankful for. I really dislike having to sign up for an account just to use an app.
And unlike Photoshop Touch, the cost of Snapseed is free for Android and iOS devices. And free, my friends, is a great price. Snapseed also has a desktop version for $19.99 so you can do more precise editing than you could on your phone or tablet. Yes, it's $20, but that is peanuts when you compare it to the price of Adobe's Photoshop at $699.00.
What I am enjoying most about Snapseed is the level of control it gives the user. If you want a filter, just select it. You also have the option of altering the filter to your taste. But really, that's nothing new. The feature that gets me... is the ability to edit certain areas of the photo. Being able to increase the brightness or contrast of one little area is an awesome feature in my opinion. And with a little magnifying glass that pops up, you know the exact spot in which you are editing.
Google bought Nik Software a while back, which means Snapseed is now a Google product. Which, of course, means it has Google+ integration so you can post it to your page with one touch. Don't worry, you can also share your pretty artwork with Facebook, Twitter, and just about every other social network you're on... it's just a few extra taps on the screen.
So go... give it a shot. Remember, it's free... so you really have nothing to lose. Get it from the links below:
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