{"id":36330,"date":"2018-10-22T00:30:13","date_gmt":"2018-10-22T07:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/?p=36330"},"modified":"2021-05-04T07:48:09","modified_gmt":"2021-05-04T14:48:09","slug":"snapseed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iphonephotographyschool.com\/snapseed\/","title":{"rendered":"Complete Guide To Using Snapseed To Edit Your iPhone Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Snapseed\u00a0<\/a>is an incredible\u00a0iPhone photo editing<\/a>\u00a0app. But are you daunted by its huge range of editing tools? In this Snapseed tutorial, we guide you through the app with step-by-step instructions and video tutorials. You’ll quickly master the Snapseed app… even if you’re a complete beginner. Read on to discover how to use Snapseed photo editing tools to turn ordinary images into stunning masterpieces.<\/p>\n

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Table Of Contents: Snapseed App Tutorial<\/h2>\n

Click any title link below to go straight to that section of the Snapseed tutorial.<\/p>\n

1. Open An Image In Snapseed Photo Editor<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

2. Enhance Color, Exposure & Detail<\/a><\/strong>
\n2.1 Tune Image<\/a>
\n2.2 White Balance<\/a>
\n2.3 Details<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Modify Individual Edits<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Improve Composition<\/a><\/strong>
\n4.1 Crop<\/a>
\n4.2 Rotate<\/a>
\n4.3\u00a0Perspective<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Clean Up Your Photos For Flawless Edits<\/a><\/strong>
\n5.1 Healing<\/a>
\n5.2 Portrait<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Use Selective Editing Tools<\/a><\/strong>
\n6.1 Brush<\/a>
\n6.2 Selective<\/a>
\n6.3 Masking<\/a>
\n6.4 Vignette<\/a><\/p>\n

7. Change The Mood With Snapseed Filters<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

8. Use Looks As A Starting Point For Your Edits<\/a><\/strong>
\n8.1 Apply A Look To Your Photo
\n<\/a>8.2 Customize A Look
\n<\/a>8.3 Create Your Own Custom Looks<\/a><\/p>\n

9. Save Your Snapseed Edit<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can download Snapseed from the App Store<\/a> for free. There are no hidden in-app purchases or subscription fees.<\/p>\n

1. Open An Image In Snapseed Photo Editor<\/h2>\n

In the Snapseed app, tap\u00a0Open<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Tap\u00a0Open From Device <\/strong>to access your iPhone’s photo library and albums<\/a>. Or swipe across the row of image thumbnails to see your recent images. Tap on the photo you want to open.<\/p>\n

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There are two Snapseed photo editing areas within the app: Looks<\/strong> and Tools<\/strong>. Switch between these areas by tapping Looks<\/b> or Tools<\/b>\u00a0at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n

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In this Snapseed tutorial, you’ll learn how to use Looks and Tools to create beautiful iPhone photos.<\/p>\n

2. Enhance Color, Exposure & Detail<\/h2>\n

In this section, you’ll discover how to improve color, exposure (brightness levels), and detail in your photos. With a few simple edits, you can turn an ordinary dull photo into a spectacular masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Open a photo, then tap\u00a0Tools<\/strong>. You’ll see the menu of Snapseed photo editing tools as shown on the right below.<\/p>\n

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2.1 Tune Image<\/h3>\n

The Tune Image tool allows you to get perfect color and exposure in your photos.<\/p>\n

This is the tool you’ll use most often in Snapseed editing because it greatly improves\u00a0any<\/em> photo.<\/p>\n

The example below shows how you can turn a dull, dark photo into an eye-catching image with amazing colors.<\/p>\n

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In the\u00a0Tools\u00a0<\/strong>section of Snapseed, tap\u00a0Tune Image<\/strong>. Swipe up or down on your photo to open the Tune Image menu. Select the tool you want to use, e.g. Brightness<\/strong>, Contrast<\/strong>, etc.<\/p>\n

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Here’s how the Tune Image tools affect color and exposure in your photo:<\/p>\n

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  • Brightness:<\/strong>\u00a0Darken or brighten the entire image.<\/li>\n
  • Contrast:<\/strong>\u00a0Increase or decrease the difference between the dark and bright areas.<\/li>\n
  • Saturation:<\/strong>\u00a0Make the colors more or less vibrant.<\/li>\n
  • Ambiance:<\/strong>\u00a0Adjust color saturation and contrast at the\u00a0same time.<\/li>\n
  • Shadows:<\/strong>\u00a0Darken or lighten only the shadows (dark areas) in your image.<\/li>\n
  • Highlights:<\/strong>\u00a0Darken or lighten only the highlights (bright areas) in your photo.<\/li>\n
  • Warmth:<\/strong>\u00a0Add a warm orange or cool blue color cast to your image.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    When you’ve chosen a tool,\u00a0swipe left or right over your photo to make the adjustment. You’ll see the setting value at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n

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    The example above shows how you can adjust the color vibrancy using Saturation<\/strong>.\u00a0The example below shows how you can warm up or cool down the colors with Warmth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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    To open the Tune Image menu again, swipe up or down. Choose another tool, then swipe left or right to adjust the setting. Repeat this process to use any other tools in the menu.<\/p>\n

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    Compare the before and after versions of your photo using the icon at the top right. Tap and hold the icon to see the original photo. Release your finger to return to the edited image.<\/p>\n

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    When you’re happy with your Snapseed edit, tap the\u00a0checkmark<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Watch this video from my iPhone Editing Academy online course<\/a>\u00a0to discover how to create stunning Snapseed edits with Tune Image.<\/p>\n