# aTypo Picture - a word Photo — Amazing Typographic Picture

> App to transform photos into artistic typographic pictures using custom text and fonts. (iPhone/iPad app by stefan urban.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atypo-picture-a-word-photo/id415346940 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [stefan urban](https://appshunter.io/developer/377254273)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 44 App Store ratings · 170 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-02-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atypo-picture-a-word-photo/id415346940/reviews.md

## What is aTypo Picture?

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Welcome to "aTypo Picture"! 

A free, fast and full functional App to make your photo look like art. 
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+ New Algorithm + Enjoy it! +

+ Choose from three total different algorithms +

To transform your photos you have to choose a picture from your photo album via "Load Photo" and push "font", "change text" or "threshold" to edit your photo. 

Within the edit screen you can change everything:

- presets: try one of our 26 aTypo presets
- font: select an amazing font which fits to your style
- threshold: edit the size of your words by changing threshold
- change text: fill in the words you want

You can create really fancy pictures - of course you can send your art to your friends or save it on your device.
We are sure you will love it!

Tips for better Results:

1. You cannot polish a worst photo:
Avoid low contrast or low quality images. Or photos with too much clutter, details or noise.
2. Choose "cool" words:
Long words (more than 6 characters) or also small or narrow words ("I") are harder/ easier to tile and take over. Try words like "COOL", "BEST", "SUN", "SURF", "LOVE", "PEACE", "BEACH", "HOT", "TOP", "GUN" or your nickname.
3. ALL CAPS
Upper case words will look better than mixed or lower case words!
4. Play along with the threshold on different algorithm:
For natural colors a threshold between 40-60 should look good, while 4 color photos might look better with a threshold of 10 or even 80. Just play around and check where the threshold fits best.

Attention: This app is for all iOS Devices with iOS 9.0 or higher.

It's easy and it is real fun. 

If you have any ideas or questions feel free and write a recension.

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## Key features

- Multiple transformation algorithms
- 26 artistic presets
- Customizable fonts
- Editable text content
- Adjustable word size (threshold)
- Save and share creations

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade for full version and no commercial view | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of aTypo Picture?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Works as designed
- 🚀 Cool graphics and effects
- 💡 Unique photo editing concept

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🔍 Limited control over text placement and formatting
- 🔍 Photo quality issues
- 💰 Paywall for full features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to edit photos
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Issues with 64-bit compatibility

**Most requested features**

- Allow input of multiple words
- Add opacity and color controls for text
- Improve resolution and quality of edited photos
- Provide more font and layout options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 170)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atypo-picture-a-word-photo/id415346940/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Works

*2023-10-14*

It does what it’s designed to do very well.  Would be nice to include ability to input multiple words, as Word Foto does!  Still, worth the price

### 5/5 — Cool it delivers sample try it out cool

*2021-09-28*

It's cool works a changed cool graphics in my photo weirdness cool it worked and mo' better than other editors out

### 1/5 — Dev have you given up?

*2019-04-17, version 4.30*

Please last update 4yrs ago c’mon get with the program man.

### 1/5 — 32bit app

*2017-12-30, version 4.30*

Apple announced all apps should be 64bit back in 2014 so not sure why this app is still 32bit 3 years later.

### 2/5 — Kinda works but disappointing

*2016-07-12, version 4.30*

I thought this app would be like word foto but this app is very frustrating to use and it asks for money every time you open it

### 5/5 — 👍🏻

*2016-06-15, version 4.30*

I'm really liking this app. Works great on iPad Pro.

### 1/5 — Not worth the time!

*2016-05-10*

First of all, a pop up for Restore or Upgrade or No Thanks. Chose No thanks and tried to create a pic multiple times. Crashed each time then goes to Internet site which instantly takes you to her - App Store. So I WILL write a review. It does not work! Seems like a great idea but the program doesn't execute. You can't even get to choose or take a photo to use because it does all the above. Can a user just use it without having to write a review FIRST. Kinda stupid. Don't get this!! It doesn't work! Period.

### 2/5 — hmmm, nice try

*2016-04-06*

I think the name is problematic- a typo? Cute.  But this app has to be compared to Wordfoto.  I find the interface for this app to be clearer honestly, but Wordfoto is much more robust...even after you pay for the full version of this one which I did, but somehow by doing that in-app, I can't write a review for it in app-store.   Wordfoto allows you to choose multiple fonts.  This doesn't.  Wordfoto has slide bars for you to adjust opacity of filters...you don't get that here.  And the reason I really won't be using this app much? The words look like they are on sticky note boxes all over...in Wordfoto there is a font choice that gives you a similar look, but you can bypass it and normally I do.  I don't know of anyone else trying to compete in this word collage over a pic space, so I am happy to see someone try, but I guess the price for Wordfoto is worth it.  It is a few bucks more, but gives you more options, and ones that make a better result in the long run.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2016-04-05, version 4.30*

Doesn't even do anything. When I open it, it's like the whole app froze and doesn't let me do anything. Waist of time

### 5/5 — Really cool

*2015-09-18, version 4.30*

I love all the great things you can do with an otherwise bad picture. Fixes all and makes it awesome!

## Frequently asked questions about aTypo Picture

### What does aTypo Picture do?

aTypo Picture transforms your photos into artistic creations using typography. You can load a photo, choose from different algorithms, and then customize it with various fonts, text, and threshold settings to control word size.

### What are the key editing features?

Key editing features include selecting from 26 presets, choosing different fonts, changing the text content that appears in the image, and adjusting the threshold to control the size of the words used in the typographic art.

### Is aTypo Picture free to use?

The app is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, which may unlock additional features or content.

### What are the system requirements for aTypo Picture?

This application is compatible with all iOS Devices running iOS 9.0 or higher.

### How can I get the best results with aTypo Picture?

For optimal results, use high-quality photos with good contrast and avoid excessive clutter. Experiment with longer words in all caps and play around with the threshold setting on different algorithms to find the best look for your image.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.1 — 2021-03-12

- new compact Help Page infos

### 5.00 — 2021-03-09

- complete new re-design for iPhone and iPad
- new algorithm implemented to make a new amazing typographic effect
- more to come in next versions

### 4.30 — 2013-12-01

- iOS 7 ready
- some bug fixes

### 4.22 — 2013-07-20

- new commercial view

### 4.21 — 2013-07-13

- new commercial view

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