# Aftercut — Background Eraser&Photo Editor

> Photo background eraser and editor with object selection and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by 丽譞 牛.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftercut/id944644383 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [丽譞 牛](https://appshunter.io/developer/944644382)
- Category: Photo & Video, Utilities
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 202 App Store ratings · 406 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 121 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Armenian, Catalan, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany) and 23 more
- Released: 2014-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftercut/id944644383/reviews.md

## What is Aftercut?

The easiest way to cut out and composite photos.
With AfterCut, you can select objects, change background and add effects to your photos in SECONDS.

7 CUT OUT TOOLS
Both manually selection tools and smart selection tools are included.
Selecting and extracting objects can be easily done by several simple taps.

40+ FILTERS & 300+ PREDEFINED EFFECTS

You can create Shadow, Highlight, Border, Popart, Cartoon, Blur, Glass, Pencil, Comic Book, Mosaic and more effects to your selected objects.
Most of the effects are unique!

21 BLEND MODES


7 SELECTION ADJUSTMENT TOOLS
Selection area can be feathered, extended, resized, adjusted and saved.


TRANSPARENT PNG SUPPORT
Importing and exporting transparent PNG images are fully supported.

RESOLUTIONS
iPhone 5 and above: 12 MP
iPhone 4 and 4S: 4 MP

## Key features

- 7 cut out tools (manual & smart selection)
- 40+ filters & 300+ predefined effects
- 21 blend modes
- 7 selection adjustment tools
- Transparent PNG support

## What do users think of Aftercut?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- ✂️ Excellent background removal and image cutout capabilities
- 🎨 Extensive filters and special effects
- 💰 No subscription required, one-time purchase
- ⚡ Fast and efficient processing
- 🎯 Accurate AI-powered object detection
- 📱 Works smoothly on iPhone without crashes
- 🖼️ Supports transparent PNG export
- 🎓 Clear tutorial videos included
- 🌍 Multi-language support

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues on some devices
- 📐 Limited to portrait orientation (iPhone only, no iPad landscape)
- 🖌️ Lacks manual eraser and fine-tuning tools
- 💾 Image compression reduces quality on save
- 🔧 Limited customization for selection refinement
- ⚠️ Inconsistent AI detection quality
- 📏 Maximum image size limitation (4096x4096 pixels)
- 🔄 Outdated and needs modernization
- 🎯 Inaccurate cutouts for low-contrast subjects
- ⏰ Aggressive rating request prompts

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App incompatible with latest iOS versions (iOS 14+)
- Custom fonts not visible or usable after iOS updates
- Unable to import photos from library on some devices
- Position and scale changes lost when pasting cutouts
- Saved images not appearing in photo library
- App crashes when applying certain effects
- Interface text too small on some devices
- Language settings reverting to Chinese unexpectedly
- Blurry output despite sharp preview
- Selection tool selecting entire image instead of subject

**Most requested features**

- iPad landscape orientation support
- Higher resolution export (beyond 4096x4096 pixels)
- Manual eraser and rubber tool for precise editing
- Feathering and edge refinement controls
- Clipping masks with geometric shapes
- Layer support for multiple images
- More font options and variety
- Offset settings for eraser tool
- Color-based selection tool
- Apple Pencil support with better line quality
- Sticker library management/cleanup
- Recent updates after years of stagnation
- Landscape view option
- Font import from browser
- Improved documentation and manual

## Recent user reviews (10 of 406)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aftercut/id944644383/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 簡単、スムーズ

*2026-02-23, version 6.0*

直感的で使いやすい

### 5/5 — Excelente

*2026-02-07, version 6.0*

I love it.

### 5/5 — Super app!

*2025-11-27, version 6.0*

Very intuitive and great results.

### 5/5 — Merci

*2025-11-09, version 6.0*

J’adore!

### 5/5 — 對啊！

*2025-10-10, version 6.0*

換天空超棒沒錯！

### 1/5 — 抠图没有橡皮功能，只能依赖软件自动选择。

*2025-10-03, version 6.0*

还有拓展选区，羽化什么的也不能选择只能点确认和取消。

### 5/5 — 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

*2024-11-23, version 6.0*

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

### 5/5 — Best so far

*2024-11-14*

This is the best of them all that I have tried.

### 5/5 — Very professional and productive App for beginners

*2024-09-04, version 6.0*

Thx u for this App and best of luck the whole team please keep on updating and improving. Very helpful in my daily working tasks. Recommended to my All friends and families.

### 5/5 — Uygulan hakkına

*2024-06-25, version 6.0*

Çok kullanışlı bir uygulama teşekkürler

## Frequently asked questions about Aftercut

### What does Aftercut do?

Aftercut is a photo editing app that allows you to easily cut out objects from your photos, change their backgrounds, and apply a variety of effects. It provides tools for precise selection and compositing, enabling users to create unique images quickly.

### What are the key features of Aftercut?

Key features include seven different cut-out tools for selecting objects, over 40 filters and 300 predefined effects, 21 blend modes, and seven selection adjustment tools. It also supports importing and exporting transparent PNG images.

### Is Aftercut free to use?

Yes, Aftercut is a free application. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What devices is Aftercut compatible with?

Aftercut is compatible with iPhones. Specifically, iPhone 5 and above support 12 MP resolution, while iPhone 4 and 4S support 4 MP resolution.

### How can I use Aftercut for creative projects?

You can use Aftercut to isolate subjects from their original backgrounds and place them onto new ones, creating composite images. The app's extensive filters and effects, such as Popart, Cartoon, and Blur, can be applied to selected objects for artistic expression.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.0 — 2018-06-01

- Add magic sky (change sky)

### 5.1 — 2018-01-12

-bug fixes

### 5.0.2 — 2017-11-12

- Support iPhone X

### 3.29 — 2017-01-03

- improve compatibility with iOS 10
- improve font manager
- add new filters
- bug fixes

### 3.26 — 2016-05-02

- add 3 new filters
- minor fixes

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