About This App

• Category

  Video Players & Editors

• Installs

  50M+

• Content Rating

  Rated for 3+

• Developer Email

  [email protected]

• Privacy Policy

  http://inshotapp.com/lumii/website/privacypolicy.html

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Editor Reviews

I've been using the Photo Editor - Lumii app for a while now, and it's become my go-to for quick photo touch-ups. It's a photo editing app that lets you apply filters, adjust lighting, add text, and do all sorts of basic to intermediate edits right on your phone. The app is available for free download on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. I first installed it a couple of years ago, and it's been consistently updated since. On Google Play, it has over 100 million downloads, which shows how popular it is. You can download and install the app without paying anything, and you don't even need to register an account to start using most features, which I really appreciate for simplicity. Of course, there are in-app purchases to unlock premium filters and tools, and you'll see some ads in the free version, but they're not too intrusive.

Using Lumii is pretty straightforward. I usually open a photo, play with the 'Beauty' tools to smooth skin a bit, then pick a filter from their huge collection. One tip I've learned is to use the 'Adjust' menu to fine-tune the filter's intensity instead of just slapping it on at full strength. For social media posts, their text and sticker library is super handy. The app saves your edit history, so you can easily revert a step if you don't like a change.

Compared to other apps in the same genre, like VSCO or Snapseed, I keep coming back to Lumii. Why? For everyday editing, it just feels faster and more intuitive. VSCO has a specific aesthetic with its famous presets, but I find Lumii's filter variety to be broader for different moods. Snapseed is incredibly powerful for precise control, but sometimes I just want a one-tap fix, and Lumii delivers that. The balance between ease of use and having enough tools is what makes this app stand out for me. It doesn't try to be a professional desktop editor; it's a solid, reliable mobile photo editor that gets the job done beautifully.

Features

• 🎨 Massive, Well-Organized Filter Library: Unlike some apps where filters feel random, Lumii categorizes them beautifully (Portrait, Food, Landscape, etc.). Finding the right vibe for your photo is quick, and you can preview them in a grid before applying.
• ✏️ All-in-One Editing Toolkit: After a filter, you're not done. The app packs everything – from precise curve adjustments and color balance (tools you'd find in pro apps like Lightroom) to fun elements like doodling and double exposure, all in one place. You rarely need to jump between multiple apps.
• 🤳 Smart Beauty Tools for Portraits: For selfies and portraits, the 'Beauty' features are impressive. It's not just about smoothing skin; you can reshape faces, whiten teeth, and apply makeup digitally in a very natural way, which rivals dedicated apps like Facetune for basic edits.
• 📱 Optimized for Social Sharing: The export options are tailored for platforms like Instagram and TikTok. You can choose the exact resolution and aspect ratio, and the app maintains great image quality even after compression, which is a common pain point with other free editors.

Pros

• 🚀 Speed and Simplicity: The interface is clutter-free. From opening the app to saving an edited photo, the process is significantly faster than in more complex apps like Adobe Lightroom Mobile, making it perfect for on-the-go edits.
• 🎭 Filter Quality and Diversity: The filters in Lumii often produce more vibrant and 'ready-to-post' results compared to the sometimes subtler, film-like presets in VSCO. They have a wider emotional range, from bright and cheerful to moody and dramatic.
• 💸 Generous Free Tier: You can achieve a lot without paying. The ad presence is less annoying than in many similar free apps, and the core editing tools are not locked behind a paywall, unlike some features in PicsArt.

Cons

• ⚠️ Premium Paywall for Best Features: The most unique and advanced filters, along with some special editing tools, require a subscription. This can be frustrating when you see the perfect effect but can't use it.
• 📶 Performance with Large Files: Editing very high-resolution photos (like those from a DSLR) can sometimes cause the app to lag or crash, an area where a powerhouse like Snapseed handles things more smoothly.
• 🔧 Limited Layer Control: While it has double exposure, it lacks true, non-destructive layer editing. For complex composites or text overlays with blending modes, you'd still need a more advanced app like Photoshop Express.

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