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The best Magic Eraser alternatives
Bid goodbye to photobombers even if you don't own Google's flagship
The AI-packed Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro prove that the company always has a few software tricks for every new smartphone generation it releases. Some of these features have been fantastic. Remember the once-exclusive Magic Eraser introduced with the Pixel 6 series?
How to make photo collages on Android
Creating eye-catching photo collages isn't as hard as it seems
Photo collages are a neat way to stitch your vacation memories and share them across social media platforms. Thanks to Google Photos and several photo editing apps, making photo collages on your top Android tablet or phone doesn't get any better. You don't need a professional photo editing app on the desktop to create a collage. You can create a trendy collage on your Android phone in a few minutes. Let's start with the default Gallery apps and move to third-party options.
The best camera phones have a lot to offer, even to the most hard-to-please photo and video enthusiasts. They capture high-res pictures, but their sizes are too large for most social media networks. Many government, banking, and university websites require you to upload smaller images. Some sites automatically crop photos that don't adhere to their standards, but pictures might get cut off at the wrong places.
The best Chromebook photo and video editing apps
There are some great photo and video editing tools available on Chromebooks
For a long time, Chromebooks were seen as little more than a glorified web browser, but times have changed. Chromebooks can do many of the things a traditional Windows or Mac laptops can do, including resource-intensive tasks like photo and video editing. Whether you buy one of the best Chromebooks on the market, or you opt for a budget model, you'll have no problem finding photo and video editing apps.
Google might make its Photos editing tool directly accessible in Files
You could easily tweak images while in Files using the tool
While referring back to images on your mobile device in Google Files, you might open them in a different app to make edits. In these instances, Google Photos may not be the go-to app you use — after all, there are plenty of great photo editing apps out there. Now, the company is rumored to be working on more integration between Files and Photos, and the changes could make you less inclined to stray.
Google Photos will now back up RAW images whether you like it or not
You can also now set a new default editor for RAW photos
Those who edit photography know the importance of RAW images. When you take a photo with a digital camera, the RAW version will include all of the data that the sensor captured in the moment. That being said, this type of image is usually large in size, which can be a problem if your storage is limited. Google Photos will now automatically back up RAW photos for you, but for these reasons, the feature may do more harm than good.
How to resize an image in Photoshop on your phone or tablet
Shrink those Pro-mode photos and save yourself some storage space
With most budget Android phones offering a 48MP, 108MP, or 200MP camera on the back, it's easy to capture huge-size pictures in full-resolution mode. While these large pictures offer excellent details, they aren't suitable for sharing on social media or web services. Most websites limit the file upload size, and you may receive errors while uploading pictures. It's time to resize such heavy images on your phone or desktop.
The best photo editing apps for your phone or tablet
Skip Photoshop and try one of our favorite smartphone photo editing apps instead
While many Android manufacturers offer basic photo editing functions in their default gallery apps, Google Photos and third-party apps tend to be more robust. The Google Play Store has dozens of apps to make your pictures stand out on social media or annotate screenshots for friends and co-workers. Given the huge selection, choosing a photo editor can become daunting.
How to remove backgrounds from your photos
Create professional product shots and profile pictures in a minute
Removing the background from your photos has never been easier, thanks to ample photo editing, graphic design, and web tools. Whether you want to create clean product shots or stunning header pictures for your posts and websites, use one of the methods below to get desired results in no time. The mentioned apps and services are available on iPhone, Android, the top Chromebooks, and the web.
Photography has evolved significantly over the years, and with the rise of smartphones with amazing cameras, it's easier than ever to capture stunning images without expensive equipment. As a photographer, you're likely looking for the best tools to help you create the perfect shot, and Android apps are no exception.
From awkward to awesome: The top Google Pixel Magic Eraser photos
Check out some of our favorite examples of Google's Magic Eraser tool in action
A fun and intriguing feature of the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 7 series is Magic Eraser. Magic Eraser and the other camera features of the Pixel 7 series distinguish it from other devices in our list of the best Android phones of 2022. Here's everything you need to know about Magic Eraser, an overview of how it works, and some of its more entertaining uses.
Google was pretty proud of its Tensor-powered Magic Eraser photo-editing tool when it introduced us to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro and we think it does a pretty good job in complex situations though you can tell how obvious the healing patches are. Most people, in any case, have not been able to play with it because those shiny new devices are stuck out on a ship in the sea somewhere. That said, we've written a guide on how to use the Magic Eraser on any Android phone, just by using a tricked-up Google Photos APK.
The Pixel 6 has a Magic Eraser feature that removes photobombers with just a couple taps
No more randos ruining your one moment
It's been a bumpy road, but artificial intelligence in image processing has been maturing — nice enough where decreasing power needs and advancing silicon can produce such a feature as the Magic Eraser on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro.
Bring your blurry, noisy shots back to life with these new editing tools in Google Photos
Sharpen and denoise are now available in the app
Google Photos continues to be the best cloud backup service around for storing and sharing all of your memories. Even as we approach the end of its unlimited high-quality tier, new features like automated slideshows continue to make it a must-have app on Android. To help make your photos look that much better, Google has added some new editing tools to reduce noise levels and bring out the detail in softened pictures.
PhotoRoom automatically removes the background from your pics
Great for taking product photos or just snapping artsy selfies for the 'gram
Everybody wants to take beautiful photos, but not many of us can make it out to a full-blown photography studio these days. That's where PhotoRoom comes in — it's an app that automatically removes photo backgrounds, making it easy to create professional headshots, product pics, and more. And now it's available for the first time on Android.
Google Photos 'color pop' feature will remain free, upgraded version in testing for Google One subscribers
Google One members will get to use it with more types of photos
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Google Photos is one of Android's most popular apps, but it was only a matter of time before Google started looking for ways to turn the storage hog into a money-making machine. A new teardown of Photos 5.18 reveals that Google is thinking about limiting certain editing features to Google One members, making a paid membership the only way to access them.
Popular iOS photo editor Bazaart arrives on Android after 8 years
Time to get creative in quarantine 📸
As the quarantine blues drag on here in the US, many people are looking for a creative outlet to unleash their pent up panic in a healthy way. One possible solution is Bazaart, a photo editing and design app that's been well-regarded by iOS users since it launched on the App Store back in 2012. Now it has finally made its way onto the Google Play Store so that Android fans can join in on the fun.
Microsoft's OneDrive app for Android received a bump to v5.4, which focuses on things related to photos. Users can expect a new Scan tool complete with basic editing tools and a faster way to scroll through their libraries, plus the ability to take photos directly within OneDrive and save them to the cloud.
It may seem far in the past now, but the craze surrounding Prisma was extraordinary. It became available on the Play Store to everyone in late July 2016, around a year and four months ago. Now the photo-editing app has reached 50 million installs on the Play Store, which is no small feat.
For years, Adobe Lightroom has been the editor of choice for photographers. As opposed to Photoshop, which is more designed for pixel-level editing and layered images, Lightroom is geared towards manipulating photos. It's non-destructive, meaning that any changes can be easily reversed, and all of your edits are kept in the app's catalog.