| Snapseed | |
|---|---|
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 Snapseed 2.0 running on Android | |
| Developer | Google LLC (previously developed byNik Software) |
| Initial release | June 2011; 14 years ago (2011-06) |
| Stable release | 3.5.0 October 6, 2025; 20 days ago (2025-10-06) |
| Operating system | iOS,Android |
| Type | Image editing software |
| License | Freeware |
Snapseed is aphoto-editing application foriOS andAndroid that enables users to enhance photos and apply digitalfilters. It was created byNik Software, and is now owned by Google.
Nik Software originally launched Snapseed on theiPad in June 2011, and it was named iPad App of the Year 2011 by Apple.[1] Building on the success of the iPad version, Nik launched Snapseed for theiPhone in August 2011.[1] Later, on February 27, 2012, Snapseed was announced forMicrosoft Windows.[2]
Subsequent to the Google take-over, Snapseed was released forAndroid in December 2012[3] and the desktop version of Snapseed was discontinued.[4]
On April 9, 2015, Nik released Snapseed 2.0 for iOS and Android, bringing new tools, features, and a refresheduser interface.[5]
In June 2025, Google released Snapseed 3.0 for iOS, introducing a redesigneduser interface, new film-inspired filters, enhanced RAW editing tools, and improved integration with Google Photos. The update was only available for iOS at launch, with no confirmed timeline for Android support.[6]
Snapseed users can edit pictures using swiping gestures to select different effects and enhancements. Alternatively, users can opt for an "automatic" adjustment of color and contrast. Snapseed can save users' editing history and redirect to any of the actions before. It can also create and save filter combinations by using the default filters and editing features. The list of special effects and filters includes Drama, Grunge, Vintage, Center-focus, Frames, and a Tilt-shift (which resizes photos). Users can importRAW images as well for better quality edits.[7][8] Snapseed 2.0 introduced new filters such as lens blur, glamour glow, HDR scape and noir, while also reformatting the tools section with a clearer user interface.[5]
In June 2025, Snapseed 3.0 added a redesigneduser interface, a new "Faves" tab for organizing preferred tools, 31 film-inspired filters, enhanced RAW editing tools with arc-based sliders, and tighter integration with Google Photos. The update also introduced a revamped home screen displaying recent edits and a streamlined toolbar layout.[6]
In October 2025, Google announced the release of interactive on-device segmentation in Snapseed; the update introduced the "Object Brush," which was powered by Interactive Segmenter, an AI model. It allows users to edit objects by drawing a stroke on them and then changing how they look.[9]
