Top Photo Editing Apps for Android

Smartphone cameras have come a long way in recent years. Manufacturers have seriously stepped up their game, investing heavily in better photo and video quality — and that’s completely changed the world of mobile photography. But even the best cameras can’t do it all on their own. To really bring your shots to life, you’ll want a good photo editor. Here’s a list of the best photo editing apps for Android to help you get the most out of your images.

Bazaart

Originally exclusive to iOS, Bazaart is now available on Android too. It’s great for removing and replacing backgrounds, tweaking colors, contrast, and saturation. The app also includes filters, text tools, stickers, and custom backgrounds. There’s a free version, but full access requires a subscription.

InShot Photo Editor Pro

A modern photo editor packed with filters, stickers, and effects — all organized in a shop-style layout where you can download what you need. It includes tools for cropping, retouching, and object cutouts. The yearly subscription costs $7.99, which is reasonable if you use it regularly.

LightX Photo Editor

LightX is a newer player that made a name for itself on iOS and is now available on Android. It offers background replacement, splash color effects, fine-tuning with levels and curves, and much more. You can blend images, blur objects, make collages, add stickers, and even distort shapes for creative results.

PhotoDirector

PhotoDirector focuses on hands-on editing rather than just slapping on filters. It gives you full control with HSL sliders, RGB channels, white balance, brightness, contrast, exposure — all the fine details. It’s a powerful app for anyone who wants full creative control.

Photo Editor

A solid editor with a clean, minimalist interface. It includes all the basics: crop, rotate, color correction, levels, curves, auto contrast and tone, blur, and sharpening. It supports a wide range of formats like JPEG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and even PDF. You can edit multiple files at once. A great Snapseed alternative — not flashy, but seriously capable.

Pixlr

A longtime user favorite, Pixlr makes it easy to enhance photos with just one tap and offers a broad toolkit. Filters are called "overlays" here, and it also includes tools like blemish removal and teeth whitening. It’s beginner-friendly but powerful enough for more advanced edits too.

TouchRetouch

This one stands out from the crowd — it’s not for retouching but for removing unwanted elements. Wires, random people, trash in the background — you can clean up your photos with just a couple of taps.

Snapseed

Snapseed is Google’s own photo editor, and it’s one of the best free options out there. No ads, no in-app purchases, and plenty of features. It supports RAW files, spot healing, selective editing, and effects like vintage filters and lens blur. Easy to learn and powerful enough for serious editing.

No matter if you’re just touching up a selfie or doing a full-on photo transformation — these apps give you the tools to make your pictures shine.