Snapseed is a photo-editing application for

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and

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that enables users to enhance photos and apply digital

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. It was created by

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, and is now owned by

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History

originally launched Snapseed on the

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in June 2011, and it was named iPad App of the Year 2011 by Apple. Building on the success of the iPad version, Nik launched Snapseed for the iPhone in August 2011. Later, on February 27, 2012, Snapseed was announced for

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. Subsequent to the Google take-over, Snapseed was released for

in December 2012 and the desktop version of Snapseed was discontinued. On April 9, 2015, Nik released Snapseed 2.0 for iOS and Android, bringing new tools, features, and a refreshed

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Features

Snapseed users can edit pictures using swiping gestures to select different effects and enhancements. Alternatively, users can opt for an "automatic" adjustment of color and contrast. Snapseed can save users' editing history and redirect to any of the actions before. It can also create and save filter combinations by using the default filters and editing features. The list of special effects and filters includes Drama, Grunge, Vintage, Center-focus, Frames, and a Tilt-shift (which resizes photos). Users can import RAW images as well for better quality edits. Snapseed 2.0 introduced new filters such as lens blur, glamour glow, HDR scape and noir, while also reformatting the tools section with a clearer user interface.

Awards

*Named iPad App of the Year 2011 by

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*Named one of the Top 100 Best Android App of 2018 by ''

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References

External links

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