Paint FX : Photo Effects Editor

Paint FX : Photo Effects Editor

by Sprite Labs

216 ratings
295 reviews
$3.99
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 23, 2011
  • March 10, 2017

Features

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Edit photos selectively by applying filters, effects, and adjustments to specific areas with a finger swipe. This app offers a wide range of tools to enhance images, blend them, or transform them into sketches and cartoons. Share your creations and participate in community challenges.

βœ“Selective area editing
βœ“Large collection of filters and effects
βœ“Customizable effects
βœ“Color splash tool
βœ“Masking tool
βœ“Undo/erase editing
βœ“Photo challenges
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What's New in Paint FX

6.5.1

March 10, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Hope you are enjoying Paint FX. We have a lot planned for this year. Stay tuned. Just some minor fixes in this update. Check our new app Chroma - Coloring Books for Adults. If you like Paint FX you will LOVE Chroma, join our coloring community in Chroma and inspire others to color and create. Team Sprite Labs

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Sparkle Effects

Unlock all Sparkle effects

Charts

Top Paid

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Photo & Video

This app dropped -7 positions in Photo & Video chart.

Last updated on July 22, 2026.

User reviews

On of the Greats

A gem. "Blend" feature is favorite.

On of the Greats

A sublimely great piece of software, a gems. Effects go beyond good, they are excellent. "Blend" feature is favorite.

Best apps

One of the best apps I've used

Sad

I used to use this app religiously and the blend mode and a few others make the app freeze then crash. Please update

:(

Great app when it’s working. The the β€œblend” effect doesn’t work. It just stays loading and doesn’t do anything.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes when using certain filters

Bug

Blend mode freezes or doesn't work

Bug

Compatibility issues with iOS updates

Bug

App freezes or becomes unresponsive

Bug

Inability to save edited photos

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Requested Features

5 requests

Update the app to fix bugs

Feature

Improve blend mode functionality

Feature

Add more filters and editing tools

Feature

Provide video tutorials for new users

Feature

Enhance search and discovery features

Feature

FAQ

What does Paint FX do?

Paint FX is a photo editing application that allows users to apply filters, effects, and adjustments selectively to specific areas of an image using a finger swipe. It offers a wide array of tools for enhancing, blending, and transforming photos into various artistic styles like sketches or cartoons.

What are the key features of Paint FX?

Key features include a large collection of filters and effects, 100% customizable effects with precise control over brightness, contrast, and saturation, a color splash tool for highlighting specific parts of an image, a masking tool for selective application, and undo/erase capabilities for editing. It also supports photo challenges and community sharing.

How much does Paint FX cost?

The application is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means you can access the core functionalities for free, with options to purchase additional features or content.

What devices is Paint FX compatible with?

The app supports iOS 8 and later, including extensions for the Photos app. It is optimized for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and also provides iPad support with high-resolution photo capabilities.

What are common use cases for Paint FX?

Common use cases include adding artistic filters, creating dramatic color splash effects by turning an image black and white and highlighting specific colors, blending images, transforming photos into sketches or cartoons, and making precise adjustments to specific parts of a photo without affecting the whole image.