# Paint FX : Photo Effects Editor

> Selective photo editor with diverse filters, effects, and creative tools. (iPhone/iPad app by Sprite Labs.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-fx-photo-effects-editor/id421532754 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Sprite Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/325942841)
- Category: Photo & Video, Entertainment
- Price: $3.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 216 App Store ratings · 295 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 209 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-06-23
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-fx-photo-effects-editor/id421532754/reviews.md

## What is Paint FX?

-- Apply filters, effects, colors, enhancements, adjustments or edit your photos any way, anywhere you want selectively in specific areas with the swipe of a finger. Dont need to change the full photo anymore 

-- Support for iOS 8, iOS 8 Extensions: Add Paint FX Filters to Photos app and edit directly from there.

-- Support for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus

-- Featured as "App Store Essentials (for) Camera & Photography", overall "New and Noteworthy" app and "Staff Favorite" -

-- Paint FX Community to be inspired with and inspire.  --

-- Compete in Challenges and share your creations for Top Ranks --

-- Several Apps in one: Colorizer, Color Splash, Image Blender, HDR, Sketch, Cartoonizer... and many more with custom options, layering giving you infinite options. One stop photo editing, like photoshop in your hands --

--- Tag with #paintfx on Instagram ---

With Paint FX you have a possibility to let your photos express your emotions and tell your own story. Choose from ton of effects and filters and apply them at any part of the image with a simple touch of your finger. Indulge your creativity and share it with the world!

Paint FX is the first app ever that gives you the ability to decide whether you want to adjust your whole picture, or just a certain part of it. And don't just stop at one effect - Paint FX also allows you to apply multiple effects on top of each other. Whether you are looking to add just a little bit of flair or completely re-imagine what's possible with your photos, Paint FX is for you.

Features

-THE LARGE COLLECTION OF FILTERS AND PHOTO EFFECTS -
Loads of filters and effects, including Sketch, Hue, Cartoonize, and Threshold to easily turn your photos into professional looking pieces.

-100% CUSTOMIZABLE EFFECTS-
Customize each effect and apply as many effects as you want on the one picture. Control Brightness, Contrast, and Saturation with pinpoint accuracy.

-COLOR SPLASH-
Fully customizable brush and powerful zoom to work with details. Give your photos a catchy look by converting them in white and black and highlighting the particular parts in color.

-MASKING TOOL-
Apply effects to the whole image or just to the chosen part of it.

-EDITING-
Undo any number of accidental brush strokes or completely erase backgrounds for a brilliant studio-style portrait photo.

-RICH SHARING CAPABILITIES-
Share your images on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter or send via email or submit to Paint FX Community from within the app. Inspire and Be Inspired.

- CHALLENGE & COMPETE -
Participate in Photo Challenges. Score Points & Compete for Top Honors. 

-SIMPLICITY-
Create amazing photos with a few taps. Have fun, by giving yourself a tan or changing the color of your hair and clothes. No special knowledge required.

-iPAD SUPPORT-
High-resolution photos support. Work in landscape or portrait orientation.

Give your photos a splash with just a few taps!


- Watch a video demo at: bit.ly/paintfx-demo-
-- What users are saying--

- "Color Splash on Steroids"

- "I've tried SOOO many different photo effects apps - this one is just awesome, really leaves the other apps in the dust! .... This is DEFINITELY my new favorite app" by Carlos Laurel 

- "I've downloaded 100's of apps on my iPhone and iPad and I've never felt compelled to write a review until now. This app is outstanding. By far the most user friendly and fun app of this kind out there" by Amy Christopher

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## Key features

- Selective area editing
- Large collection of filters and effects
- Customizable effects
- Color splash tool
- Masking tool
- Undo/erase editing
- Photo challenges

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $3.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sparkle Effects | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shape Effects | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Paint FX?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great editing features
- 💯 Excellent photo effects
- 🎨 Powerful blending tool
- 🎨 Versatile editing options

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Blend mode not working
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with updates
- 🔍 Limited search functionality
- 🔍 Lack of video tutorials

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain filters
- Blend mode freezes or doesn't work
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
- App freezes or becomes unresponsive
- Inability to save edited photos

**Most requested features**

- Update the app to fix bugs
- Improve blend mode functionality
- Add more filters and editing tools
- Provide video tutorials for new users
- Enhance search and discovery features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 295)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paint-fx-photo-effects-editor/id421532754/reviews.md

### 5/5 — On of the Greats

*2025-04-24, version 6.5.1*

A gem.  "Blend" feature is favorite.

### 5/5 — On of the Greats

*2024-12-25, version 6.5.1*

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

### 5/5 — Best apps

*2024-10-20, version 6.5.1*

One of the best apps I've used

### 2/5 — Sad

*2024-01-08, version 6.5.1*

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

### 1/5 — :(

*2023-12-11, version 6.5.1*

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

### 5/5 — Best photoshop app

*2023-01-10, version 6.5.1*

I always use this app but now there’s 3 problems. 

1. The blend tool.. When you pick a photo to blend sometimes it will show black screen.

2. The blend tool.. when you start blending a photo the photo is a little blurry.

3. The photo search not working

### 2/5 — Freezes

*2022-11-23, version 6.5.1*

This app has a ton of potential, but it freezes and takes forever to load when trying to use blend feature. Wasting my time

### 4/5 — Really great but still has some issues

*2022-11-08, version 6.5.1*

I love this app. I use it all the time. However, even when my phone and apps are completely up to date, the app will freeze or won’t allow me to save my image. Most of the time, when I’m halfway through my editing I quickly email myself the image even though it’s not completed so that I don’t lose it in case the app freezes again. It’s my favorite by far. I just can’t trust it.

### 5/5 — Some filters crash this app!

*2022-07-24, version 6.5.1*

I have used and loved this app for years but as my iPad air 4 aged, I lost the ability to apply certain filters like astro deep.  I thought it was a problem with the old ipad.  I bought a new iphone 12 mini and it did the same thing on that device.  Just bought an ipad pro and I still can’t invoke astro deep without crashing/freezing paint fx and needing to kill the whole process.  I searched for help on the web and found nothing. What is going on?  What am I missing?  I want this back!

### 5/5 — Please update this app. 2021

*2022-07-14, version 6.5.1*

It used to be a nice app for editing pictures. But its need to get an update. 2021

## Frequently asked questions about Paint FX

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 6.5.1 — 2017-03-10

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

### 6.5 — 2017-01-11

Required update for photo submissions
Backend optimizations for better performance/faster image retrieval

### 6.4.1 — 2016-08-06

Fixes for Blend with Web images filter

### 6.4 — 2016-03-18

Blend Mode, Web Textures Fixes
Other bug fixes

### 6.31 — 2015-11-02

- HDR Fixes
- Notification updates
- Tooltip layout issues on iPhone 6+ and iPad Air

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