The Best Free Photo Editing Apps for iPhone and Android

Professional-quality photo editing without the subscription. We tested the top free photo editors on both platforms.

You don't need Photoshop or Lightroom to get great results on mobile. These free photo editors handle everything from quick fixes to advanced edits.

Snapseed (Google) - Best Overall

Price: Free (no ads, no IAP)

Snapseed is the gold standard for free mobile photo editing. Selective adjustments let you edit specific areas of a photo. The Healing tool removes unwanted objects. HDR Scape and Drama filters produce results that rival desktop software. Completely free with no ads.

Adobe Lightroom Mobile (Free tier)

Price: Free (Premium: $9.99/mo with CC)

Powerful color grading, presets, and a capable camera. AI-powered masking is now available on free accounts for basic selections. RAW editing requires the paid subscription.

VSCO (Free tier)

Price: Free (Plus: $29.99/year)

VSCO's strength is film-inspired presets. The free tier includes 10+ presets and solid adjustment tools. The fastest path to good-looking results without manual tweaking.

Pixlr (Free)

Price: Free with ads (Premium: $7.99/year)

Layer support, double exposure, and collage tools that other free editors lack. The AI-powered background removal works well for product photos.

Which One?

Serious editing: Snapseed
Quick presets: VSCO
RAW shooters: Lightroom Mobile
Creative projects: Pixlr