# Colorstax

> App for resizing photos to fit social media without cropping. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Liu.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstax/id526380135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Liu](https://appshunter.io/developer/526380138)
- Category: Utilities, Photo & Video
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.5 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstax/id526380135/reviews.md

## What is Colorstax?

It's simple, it's free - it's Colorstax! Everyone adores the painless way of transforming everyday moments into works of art on Instagram. One thing though, it can be quite a bummer when your gorgeous piece of art gets cropped off! Now fret not, here comes Colorstax - your next best friend when it comes to re-sizing photos!
Let the magic begin– Just 3 Steps:
1.Launch Colorstax.

Colorstax will scan the photo library, find the photos and auto-resize them to fit just right on any photo sharing applications. Neat as a button!

2.Scroll to select background color that best fits your photo.

3.Tadah! – Connect to Instagram directly. No more cropped photos booboo! Install now to share photos with your closest friends, and creative people from around the world.

## Key features

- Auto-resizes photos
- Prevents cropping
- Background color selection
- Direct Instagram sharing
- Scans photo library

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colorstax/id526380135/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Foreclosing

*2014-12-13*

The app keeps closing by itself

### 1/5 — DON'T DOWNLOAD!!!

*2012-06-10*

Just a Horrible App! Not a must need app. Just horrible.

## Frequently asked questions about Colorstax

### How does Colorstax resize photos?

Colorstax automatically resizes your photos to fit perfectly on social media platforms, preventing any part of your image from being cropped out. It scans your photo library to find and prepare your pictures for sharing.

### Can I choose a background for my resized photos in Colorstax?

Yes, Colorstax allows you to scroll through and select a background color that best complements your photo, ensuring a cohesive look before sharing.

### Does Colorstax have ads?

No, Colorstax is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted experience for resizing and sharing your photos.

### What is the rating for Colorstax?

Colorstax has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 rating.

### Is Colorstax available on Android devices?

Currently, Colorstax is only supported on iPhone devices.

### How often is Colorstax updated?

The latest version of Colorstax is 5.2, and it was last updated on January 3, 2026.

### What age rating does Colorstax have?

Colorstax has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a young audience.

### Can I share photos from Colorstax directly to Instagram?

Yes, Colorstax offers direct connection to Instagram, allowing you to share your perfectly resized photos with friends and the global creative community.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2 — 2026-01-03

fresh backgrounds and reliability improvements.

### 5.1 — 2025-12-24

Added seasonal wallpaper which update via database

### 5.0 — 2025-11-18

Design overhaul
enable remove of background 
more background image for selection

### 4.0 — 2015-02-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Bugs fixed

### 3.6 — 2013-10-16

Redesign for iOS 7

## More apps by Simon Liu

- [ParallaxIt](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parallaxit/id771793520)

All apps by Simon Liu: https://appshunter.io/developer/526380138

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