All articles tagged with #photo editing
The Verge preview of Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Unpacked warns that AI-powered photo and video edits could push smartphones beyond mere capture, prompting questions about authenticity as features promise natural-language edits and enhanced imaging, while hinting at broader uses like privacy-aware displays and non-camera AI tools.
Three practical ways to make phone photos feel like analog film: (1) use a mist filter on a lens with a phone adapter to soften details and add highlight bloom; (2) shoot in RAW/ProRAW and slightly overexpose to preserve dynamic range and achieve a brighter, film-like look; (3) edit with apps like Snapseed, VSCO, or Lightroom, applying grain and dialing back overly sharp details, using built-in presets (e.g., Apple Photographic Styles, Samsung My Filter) or external presets to taste for a warm, vintage vibe.
Samsung released teasers showing a unified AI-powered image-editing suite for its upcoming Galaxy smartphones (likely the Galaxy S26), promising an all-in-one app to edit photos and videos with AI—including features like turning daytime shots into nighttime and merging multiple images—with more details expected at Galaxy Unpacked.
The article argues that photographers can optimize workflows beyond Adobe's Lightroom/Photoshop by using AI-powered tools like Excire Photo for automatic keywording and face recognition, which speeds searching, sorting, and culling large libraries. It also surveys non-Adobe RAW processors and editors—DxO PhotoLab, ON1 Photo RAW, Affinity Photo/Nik Collection, and more—noting perpetual licenses and strong results in RAW development and editing. The takeaway is to explore alternative tools to match your budget and workflow, rather than staying locked into the legacy Adobe pipeline.
Retouched images of Sara Netanyahu in official releases raise ethics and archive integrity concerns, with experts warning manipulated photos could distort Israel’s public record. The government says the prime minister’s photos aren’t edited, but Sara’s images have been retouched in some releases and labeled accordingly, while AI-generated elements have appeared on state accounts, highlighting a broader call for transparency in official image use.
ON1 is offering its Effects 2025 photo editing software and plugin for free until January 12, allowing users to try it without payment or sign-up, with features like presets, filters, AI tools, and compatibility with major photo apps.
Higgsfield AI has launched a new feature called Relight that uses advanced AI and depth-mapping technology to allow users to reimagine and control the lighting in photos and videos, making it easier to enhance image quality and creative expression without complex setups.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Images, an advanced AI image generator capable of creating and editing photos with high precision and speed, enhancing creative possibilities and rivaling existing photo editing tools like Adobe Photoshop and Google's AI models.
Affinity is a comprehensive, free photo editing and design software that combines features of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, offering powerful editing tools, layer management, and advanced features like HDR merging and object selection, but lacks cataloguing and preset effects, making it ideal for experienced users who prefer a manual, technical approach.
Affinity Studio, a free photo editing software from Canva, has been announced as a potential alternative to Adobe Photoshop, but the author remains loyal to Adobe due to familiarity, industry standard status, and plugin ecosystem. While Affinity Studio's free model and AI features are promising, the author believes Adobe will continue to dominate, though the landscape is rapidly changing with new competitors and AI advancements.
Affinity, a powerful photo editing software, has announced it is now completely free forever, providing photographers with a professional, lightweight alternative to Adobe Photoshop without subscription costs or AI distractions.
Apple has developed a new AI dataset aimed at enhancing photo editing models, potentially improving the capabilities of AI-driven photo editing tools.
Apple's iOS 17 introduces Live Stickers, allowing users to easily turn pet and other photos into emojis and stickers for messaging, with simple steps to create and customize them, although their use outside Apple apps may be limited.
Google Photos' conversational editing feature, 'Help me edit,' is now available for most US-based Android users, allowing for chat-based photo edits like removing reflections, enhancing selfies, and more, provided users meet certain eligibility criteria. The rollout also includes updates to the collage creation tool and upcoming features like Nano Banana support.
Microsoft is launching a redesigned OneDrive app for Windows with a new photo gallery, face recognition, AI-powered slideshows, and editing features, along with enhanced mobile editing and a new sharing link feature, all integrated with AI and Copilot for a more seamless user experience.