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No creative or editing limits. No bloated feature sets. Snapseed is it. Exactly what you need, right on the desktop, making photo editing as fun as photo taking. If you’ve used our mobile application, you know what we’re talking about. Sophisticated photo editing effects that are simple and totally optimized for the desktop. If you’re just getting started, head over to Learn or take a scroll here to see what’s possible. Right now. With just a couple of clicks.
FEATURED
SNAPSEED IN ACTION
Here are four examples of Snapseed filters. If you’d like to see Snapseed in action, click over to our desktop Videos where you’ll get hands-on demos of the latest tips and tricks.
GRUNGE
Give your photos a totally unique, hip look with the Grunge filter. Loads of styles and textures let you explore without limits until you’ve got exactly the look you want.
TUNE Image
Use Ambiance in your photos to create depth and vibrancy. Adjust White Balance, Saturation, Contrast, and more. Use Control Points, featuring Nik Software’s award winning, revolutionary U Point technology, to enhance an area directly. And with the Automatic preset, your photos can be automatically analyzed and adjusted for perfect color and exposure.
DRAMA
Add style to your photos with the Drama filter. A click or two creates a custom effect specifically tailored to your photos, ranging from subtle enhancements of textures to wildly creative and artistic effects.
VINTAGE FILMS
Make any photo look like a vintage color film photo from the 50’s, 60’s or 70’s. With nine different color styles, plus controls like brightness, saturation, textures, and vignettes, you’ll easily create inspiring photos that feel warm, friendly, and nostalgic.
ADJUSTMENTS
Tilt-Shift – Miniaturize your world.
Create the classic compressed depth of field look of a miniature set or emulate the swings and tilts of a large format camera.
CROP, ROTATE AND STRAIGHTEN
Easily crop images freely or use standard aspect ratios to remove distracting parts of your photo, and rotate or straighten photos with simple clicks. It’s all easy, fast, and effective.
DETAILS – SHARPEN YOUR PHOTO
Use either a traditional sharpening approach or the unique Structure control found in the professional Nik Software product line to enhance the details in your photo. Use the included Loupe to see details at 100% while enhancing your photo.
CREATIVE ENHANCEMENTS
BLACK AND WHITE – THE CLASSIC
Give that classic Black and White look to your photos with this darkroom-inspired filter. Click to select a style, and then experiment with how grainy you want your photo to appear. Finish off by making it darker or lighter, adjusting contrast, or adding a smooth vignette for that perfectly nostalgic look.
CENTER FOCUS – GRAB THEIR ATTENTION
Draw attention to the subject of your photo by clicking on your subject and blurring the surrounding background.
ORGANIC FRAMES – THE FINISHING TOUCH
Add stylized borders to your photos by choosing a style and texture. Easily adjust the width and white space around your photo, or randomize your border with a simple click.
SHARING
SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE
Use Snapseed to show off your creations, email them, or share on Facebook and more. Even print your photos on your local printer.