Leonardo - Photo Layer Editor

Leonardo - Photo Layer Editor

by Pankaj Goswami

126 ratings
161 reviews
#182 in paid Photo & Video
🎬 Entertainment
📷 Photo & Video
$4.99

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 1, 2013
  • May 19, 2022

Features

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This powerful photo editor offers desktop-level functionality with true layer support, advanced selection tools, and masking capabilities. Edit images with real-time adjustments, apply a wide range of filters and effects, and export your work in various formats, including PSD with layers. Save projects to continue editing later.

True layer support
Advanced selection tools
Mask editing
Real-time adjustments
PSD export with layers
Preset photo effects
Project saving
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What's New in Leonardo

2.7.2

May 19, 2022

● Access to millions of royalty free stock photos. ● Improved font picker. ● Bug fixes. Try out our moder photo editing app "Superimpose X", a powerful yet easy to use multilayer photo editing app.

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📉 182-2

Photo & Video

This app dropped -2 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 20, 2026.

User reviews

Too fantastic to be free

Crank up the star rating to 11 for Leonardo Photo.
You can do virtually anything with this. That it's mobile is beyond amazing. I'm glad it's free, but can't figure why it is; It's that good.
I use it every day on an iPad, and it's why I no longer bother with my desktop or laptop. The more you know, the more you'll get out of it. It's got layers, pro tools, effects, filters, press tools, and an astoundingly small footprint.
My biggest fear is that a big competitor will buy and bury it like they've done with so many innovative apps they couldn't beat.
Also, many times Apple has removed features or made programs unusable with its updates, and I would be in some sad trouble without Leonardo, so I have this on a dedicated iPad that I never update.
PS I *think* it’s the best app for photo editing, but I never needed to look at any others after I found it.
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Love This App to Death

Been using it for nearly ten years now, not even joking. It’s my best kept secret - so powerful yet lightweight - and for free. The only thing I wish it had was a color picker. Aside from that, however, I have nothing but praise.

Go to app for editing

This app is absolutely legendary, and I use it for all of my photo editing. I create video thumbnails and all of my graphics using this, and I can avoid more expensive and complex editing softwares because this app has everything that I need

best editor

Does everything you want and need. User interface is straightforward and smart.

5/5 for me

Been using this app as a graphic designer for the past 7 years and have 0 complaints.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Merge down function deletes bottom layer

Bug

Photos import with low quality and blurriness

Bug

Certain tools (e.g. gradient) not working as expected

Bug

Crashes when trying to open old projects

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Add eyedropper tool

Feature

Improve layer merging functionality

Feature

Implement batch processing and export options

Feature

Provide higher resolution output

Feature

Add more customization options (fonts, brushes, etc.)

Feature

FAQ

What can I do with this photo editor?

This app provides desktop-level photo editing capabilities on your mobile device. You can work with true layers, make precise selections, use advanced masking tools, apply a variety of filters and effects, and even export your projects as PSD files with layers intact.

How does the layer system work?

The app features a true layer system similar to desktop software. You can duplicate, merge, transform, and adjust the opacity of layers. Layers can also be masked, allowing you to selectively apply edits to specific areas of your image.

Is this app free to use?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed to run on both iPhone and iPad. For maximum resolution, it is recommended to use an iPad 3 or newer, or an iPhone 5 or newer for certain advanced filters like noise reduction.

Can I save my work and continue editing later?

Yes, you can save your projects with all layers and selections preserved. This allows you to go back and forth on your work, making it convenient for complex editing tasks.