Owned by Google, Snapseed is one of the many photo editing apps available on the market. It is available for Apple iOS and Android devices, and for both Windows and Mac computers. If you want to edit your photos, Snapseed can do it for you.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Auto Fix
Step 1. Open Snapseed
Once open, you can add a photo to edit directly from the camera or library, or paste an image from the clipboard.
Step 2. Get familiar with the orientation of the app
The photo is on the right side of the screen with the quick adjustments at the bottom.
- Compare shows the original image without modifications.
- Cancel cancels all changes.
- Save allows you to save the new edited photo in the library.
- Share allows you to share it on social networks and other applications.
- On the left side of the screen you will find the tools for editing.
Step 3. Make automatic improvements
Tap the Automatic tool. The contrast and color of the photo will be adjusted automatically.
You can also refine the tool: tap the photo, choose between contrast and color correction, and swipe left or right manually to adjust the values
Step 4. Review the changes
Touch and hold the Compare icon to review the changes by comparing them with the original image.
- If you are not satisfied with the changes, you can click Cancel or Cancel.
- If they are okay, click Apply to save the changes. You will be taken back to the home screen with the photo for further editing.
Method 2 of 4: Other basic changes (Selective Optimization, Image Tones, Straighten and Rotate, Cut, Details)
Step 1. Apply selective adjustments
Tap the Selective Adjust tool. Click the Add icon to identify a part of the photo where you want to manually adjust the color and light distribution.
- Scroll up or down to choose between Brightness, Contrast, Saturation.
- When you have identified the area on which to apply the changes, swipe left or right to change the values.
Step 2. Image tone
Tap the Tune Image tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Brightness, Mood, Contrast, Saturation, Shadows, Temperature. Swipe left or right to change the values.
This is a perfect tool for improving the distribution of light and the general appearance of the photo
Step 3. Straighten and rotate the image
If the photo looks crooked or if you want to rotate it 90 ° to the left or right, tap the Straighten & Rotate tool.
- Swiping left or right changes the angle between −10 ° to + 10 °.
- Touching the Rotate left or Rotate right icons rotates the image 90 ° counterclockwise or 90 ° clockwise, respectively.
Step 4. Cut the image
If you want to remove some parts of the photo or create a totally different photo, you can use the Crop tool. Change the composition of the photo and change the focal point.
- Drag any corner of the rectangle that appears to change its edges.
- Spread it with two fingers to change the rectangle while keeping the aspect ratio.
- Touch the Aspect Ratio icon to change the photo aspect ratio.
- Touch the Rotate icon to rotate the rectangle by 90 °.
Step 5. Enhance the image
Tap the Details tool. You can activate the magnifying glass by touching the icon and move it to the part of the photo you want to sharpen. Swipe left or right to change the values.
Method 3 of 4: More creative edits
Step 1. Turn the image into black and white
Tap the Black-and-White tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Brightness, Contrast, Grain. Swipe left or right to change the values.
- The Color Filter icon (bottom right) simulates a colored glass on the lens, with the result of increasing the brightness of objects of the same color in the black and white image.
- The Preset icon (on the left) allows simple editing through different black and white filters available.
Step 2. Create a nostalgic effect in the image
Tap the Vintage Films tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Brightness, Saturation, Texture Intensity, Center Size, Style Intensity. Scroll left or right to change the values for the chosen option.
- The Texture icon gives you some textures to choose from.
- The Style icon offers several options in which each style distributes light and color differently.
- Play a little with the different adjustments and see how the image changes.
Step 3. Add some drama
Tap the Drama tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Filter Strength and Saturation. Swipe left or right to change the values.
Some predefined styles are accessible via the Style icon
Step 4. Make the image dreamy
Tap the HDR Scape tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Filter Strength, Brightness, Saturation and Hue. Swipe left or right to change the values.
By touching the Style icon you can access some predefined styles
Step 5. Apply a texture and a wild effect to the image
Tap the Grunge tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Style, Brightness, Contrast, Texture Intensity, Saturation. Swipe left or right to change the values.
- Touch the Texture icon to use predefined textures.
- Touch the Random icon to apply a random effect.
Step 6. Blend the background
Tap the Center Focus tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Blur Intensity, Internal Brightness, External Brightness. Swipe left or right to change the values.
- Touch the Preset icon to apply some predefined blur effect.
- The 'Strong and Light' icon allows you to apply a strong or weak blur.
Step 7. Miniaturize the image
Touch the Tilt-Shift tool to get the macro effect. Scroll up or down to choose between Transition, Blur Intensity, Brightness, Saturation, Contrast. Swipe left or right to change the values.
- The Transition adjustment allows you to control in-focus and out-of-focus areas.
- The Style icon allows you to select the shape of the area in focus.
Step 8. Take the image back in time
Tap the Retrolux tool. Scroll up or down to choose between Brightness, Saturation and Contrast, Style Intensity, Scratches, Light Infiltrations. Swipe left or right to change the values.
- The Scratches adjustment adds dirt and scratches to the image, while the Light Infiltration adjustment adds light infiltration.
- Touch the Style icon to quickly apply different styles to the image. The Random icon applies a random style.
Step 9. Add borders
Tap the Frames tool. Spread with two fingers to define the size of the frame.
- You can see different styles by tapping the Border icon.
- The Options icon allows you to change the size of the cropped image and add a color tone to the border of the frame.
Method 4 of 4: Save and Share
Step 1. Save the photo
Don't let your efforts get lost. Remember to always save by touching the Save icon.
Step 2. Share the image
You can easily share the photo directly from Snapseed. You can share on various social networks, such as Google+, Twitter and Facebook. You can also email the photo or directly to the printer.
