# LightWeaver – Cool photo effects > Photo editor for generative particle effects and artistic image transformations. (iPhone/iPad app by superdiagonal.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightweaver-cool-photo-effects/id1071740001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [superdiagonal](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283) - Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 43 App Store ratings · 25 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.3 · 32 MB - Languages: Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean and 9 more - Released: 2016-02-18 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightweaver-cool-photo-effects/id1071740001/reviews.md ## What is LightWeaver? LightWeaver is a revolutionary photo effect that bombards your images with particles, finding edges and contours with different degrees of freedom and expressiveness : a refreshing take on Generative Sketching! *** Also available on the OS X App Store for super fast image processing!!! *** LightWeaver is brought to you by the maker of Trimaginator, 500K Downloads, winner of the Platinum Award for "Best Entertainment App", Best Mobile App Awards - Summer 2015 · Perfect for portrait pictures or faces : LightWeaver makes it easy for everyone to get an awesome social media profile picture · Artists will explore new realms of abstract compositions · Professional Graphic designers can use the 32bit - no background - export to mix the particle layer in a photo editor like Adobe Photoshop So what are you waiting for? Just play around and see what you can come up with! FEATURES · Tons of particle based effects · Particle trail color and opacity selector · Background overlay color and opacity selector · Particle density selector · Zoom and Pan image · 32bit w/out background export · Share with Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Weibo and more I ▼ LIGHTWEAVER If you want LightWeaver regularly improved, please help its independent development by leaving a positive rating or review! COMMUNITY Join @lightweaver on Facebook and Instagram SUPPORT support@lightweaverapp.com ## Key features - Tons of particle based effects - Particle trail color and opacity selector - Background overlay color and opacity selector - Particle density selector - 32bit w/out background export - Share to social media ## Recent user reviews (10 of 25) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightweaver-cool-photo-effects/id1071740001/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Crashes to much... *2021-08-20, version 1.8.8* The app is constantly freezing up when experimenting with the various tools Would like a refund ### 5/5 — I love the app!........... *2020-12-06, version 1.8.8* One suggestion that would make this even better is to allow for us to change the focal point of the light source. Instead of only having it in the middle by default, it would be great if we could pick the spot on the picture for the light to emanate from. Please consider making that as an option! Update: The app won’t open anymore. Please update it! Thanks! **Developer response:** Hi Batman2287, Let me look into this, thanks for your feedback! ### 5/5 — Aging internationally published illustrator designer asks to be on focus group *2020-10-25, version 1.8.8* Great beginning I hope you’re not going to abandon the project but I think I could help you get another dollar to or two from people who want what I want… What do I want? I want my own scribbles... I want to be my own cy Twombly without owing you guys too much stylistically.... all I ask is for a percentage of the profits it could be .01 for all I care… I also would like free versions of the new software… I tried HyperCard programming long ago and I found I could record the cursor movements quite easily and then distortThen I could either add randomness ,smooth out the strokes like a missile guided ,or all sorts of things.... you could have a record scribble button with about 100 different distortion parameters so one would not even have to spend all their time scribbling… As someone else mentioned you can’t even change the width of a stroke with your soft well where this alone would be invaluable otherwise the scribbling becomes too precious… Tell me how to contact you and I’ll help all I can as a BFA holding Art mercenary ha ha Ha.... Think of it as micro philanthropy I am on a disability check right now having troubles...sigh,ha so much for my pathos..... let us skin this cat and skin it correctly ha.... I truly believe in the potential that your app has!.... right now I have to beef it up in Snapseed using the double exposure function... what is needed from all these ai generation apps is for them to be unidentifiable and customizable.... ### 5/5 — Thank you for this unique app! *2019-02-13, version 1.8.8* I love experimenting with this app . It would be great to see few additional tools like changing the size of the particles and ability to randomize them a bit specially when using the same pattern more than ones so they don’t land exactly in the same spot. And off course having more patterns/particles would be highly appreciated. **Developer response:** Hi glichjunkY71, thanks for your nice review and feedback, I will look into it! ### 3/5 — Masking tool *2018-06-02, version 1.8.8* Could you add a masking tool? They would be great. Thanks. **Developer response:** Hi Prepyadrian, it would require a lot of work for something that's not the main focus of the app. Some other specialized apps are doing this function much better. Thanks for your feedback! ### 3/5 — Great but crashes too much to be useful. *2018-05-19, version 1.8.8* Crashes every 4 or 5 times I run a filter. iPhone 6+, latest updates. Awesome otherwise. **Developer response:** I will look into it, thanks for the report! ### 5/5 — Supercool *2017-05-08, version 1.8.8* On of the best procedural effect apps out there. Get it, you won't regret it. **Developer response:** Thanks :} ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2017-05-03, version 1.8* If you're a creative person this app is for you **Developer response:** Indeed! Thanks :} ### 5/5 — Great effects *2017-05-02, version 1.8.7* Experimenting with the effects is a joy. Some unusual results! **Developer response:** Thanks! ### 5/5 — TOR1964 *2017-03-08, version 1.8* good app! ## Frequently asked questions about LightWeaver ### What does LightWeaver do? LightWeaver is a photo editing application that applies dynamic particle effects to your images. It analyzes edges and contours to create unique artistic transformations, offering a refreshing take on generative sketching. ### What are the key features of LightWeaver? Key features include a wide variety of particle-based effects, customizable particle trail colors and opacity, adjustable background overlay colors and opacity, particle density selection, zoom and pan functionality, and a 32-bit export option without a background. ### Is LightWeaver free to use? Yes, the application is free to use. The provided data indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for users. ### Who would benefit from using LightWeaver? The app is beneficial for individuals seeking to create unique social media profile pictures, artists exploring abstract compositions, and professional graphic designers who can utilize the 32-bit export for integration into other editing software like Adobe Photoshop. ### Can I export my creations for professional use? Yes, LightWeaver offers a 32-bit export option without a background. This feature is specifically designed for professional graphic designers to easily incorporate their particle creations into other photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.8 — 2017-05-03 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. · Better handling of Photo access permissions Please help LightWeaver's independent development by leaving a positive rating or review with each updates. If you've done it already, it only takes a few seconds to repost! ### 1.8.7 — 2017-05-02 · Compatibility and stability improvements Please help LightWeaver's independent development by leaving a positive rating or review with each updates. If you've done it already, it only takes a few seconds to repost! ### 1.8 — 2016-10-14 · Particle density selector added : Up to 3 times more particles. Try for instance density*3 with preset A2, you will see the difference! · Some button explanations added to the user interface · New app icon Please help LightWeaver's independent development by leaving a positive rating or review with each updates. If you've done it already, it only takes a few seconds to repost! ### 1.7.2 — 2016-05-18 I've listened to your feedback and have another FREE update for you! NEW FEATURES & IMPROVEMENTS · Wild Card [ * ] ( random ) preset added. You never know what to expect every time you tap on it! · Store previews updated, video previews added. · Social sharing crash fix Please help LightWeaver's independent development by leaving a positive rating or review with each updates. If you've done it already, it only takes a few seconds to repost. Even more popularly requested features will be coming in future updates so stay tuned! ### 1.7 — 2016-05-06 LightWeaver is switching from freemium to paid app, it means that all effect series are now unlocked for those who already own the app. You will get new functionalities and effect series for FREE now with each update! ACHTUNG! --> For those who have a crash launching LightWeaver : please free up some space on your device, that should do the trick - sorry for the inconvenience - ! · Series H has been added ( for FREE ) · A & E series polished and reorganized, thumbnail icons updated · E series particle trajectories math corrected. It looks like electronic circuits more than ever now! · Particle processing and rendering engine slightly optimized ## Apps similar to LightWeaver | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [RepixPro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/repixpro/id996427523) | 1.0 (1) | $4.99 | Photo & Video | | [Deco Sketch](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deco-sketch/id494100553) | 4.5 (36) | $5.99 | Photo & Video | | [Foolproof Art Studio](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foolproof-art-studio/id526674575) | 4.4 (58) | $2.99 | Photo & Video | | [Neon Style](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neon-style/id1529869073) | 3.6 (5) | Free | Photo & Video | | [Color Thief](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/color-thief/id580674843) | 4.4 (30) | $1.99 | Photo & Video | | [PosterizeImager](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/posterizeimager/id1057335728) | 3.0 (2) | $1.99 | Photo & Video | ## More apps by superdiagonal - [Abstractor](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abstractor/id1588227281) All apps by superdiagonal: https://appshunter.io/developer/1588227283 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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