# Portrait Painter — Auto paint a gallery portrait

> Automatically paints gallery-style portraits from photos with adjustable artistic elements. (iPhone/iPad app by JixiPix Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-painter/id562364002 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [JixiPix Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/380605671)
- Category: Photo & Video, Social Networking
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 1,592 App Store ratings · 178 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 24 MB
- Released: 2012-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-painter/id562364002/reviews.md

## What is Portrait Painter?

Portrait Painter is a professional painting tool that automatically creates a finely painted gallery- style portrait from any image or snapshot then adds color, light and texture, which harmonize intelligently. Artists, Photographers & Hobbyists will love watching their subjects transcend from the living to become immortalized in a timeless masterpiece.

PORTRAIT STYLES
• Portrait Paint — Classic-Style brushes in the original colors from your photo
• Bright & Colorful — Modern-Style replaces brush strokes with bright and colorful ones

Highlights of Portrait Painter
• Choose between a natural color palette or a bright & colorful one
• Make adjustments to Brush Size, Brush Length, Bristle Strength, Canvas Strength and Paint Palette Colors.
• Use large photos for a high-end result!
• Crop your photo to remove unwanted parts of an image
• Choose a preset for a quick start or make your own for future projects
• Share via Email, Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr
• Print directly in-app

FEATURES
Smooth Skin feature beautifies freckles and wrinkles and a robust “Bright & Colorful” randomize color palette replaces brush strokes with bright colorful ones for a modern style.

UNIVERSAL FEATURES
All JixiPix Apps come with: Superior Customer Service, Support for High-Resolution Images & Output, Undo/Redo, Randomize Button, Quick Presets and the ability to create Custom Presets, Cropping with the ability to specify aspect ratio, Quick Preview, Email, Print, and the ability to post directly to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tumblr. We also have an online art gallery and invite our user’s to display their artistic creations on it: 
http://www.flickr.com/groups/jixipixcreations/

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“JixiPix turns any photo into a masterpiece. All that is required of you is the appreciation — we’ll take care of the rest!”

JixiPix.com “Creative Tools for Creative People” 
Photography | Artistic | Graphic Apps
MAC • iPad • iPhone

## Key features

- Auto-paints gallery-style portraits
- Classic and modern color palettes
- Adjustable brush size, strength, and canvas
- Smooth skin beautification
- Crop and aspect ratio control
- Save custom presets
- Direct sharing and printing

## What do users think of Portrait Painter?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Transforms photos into paintings
- 🎨 Produces high-quality, artistic results
- 🖼️ Versatile for various subjects (portraits, landscapes, etc.)
- 🤩 Fun and creative app

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- ⏱️ Slow processing and saving times
- 🎨 Limited customization options
- 🔍 Difficulty selecting/cropping photos
- 🤷‍♀️ Inconsistent results

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not detecting photo library access
- Unexpected crashes when applying certain effects
- Saved images not appearing in camera roll

**Most requested features**

- Add more painting styles (watercolor, charcoal, etc.)
- Improve cropping and selection tools
- Introduce batch processing and faster saving
- Provide more control over color, brush, and texture settings
- Enable sharing/exporting options (e.g., text overlays, canvas prints)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 178)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portrait-painter/id562364002/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Striking photos

*2022-12-26, version 1.17.18*

Make moments even more memorable. Only question is, why can’t I send captured pics via text?

### 5/5 — Don’t hesitate

*2022-06-24, version 1.17.17*

Fabulous app and easy to use
!

### 2/5 — Doesn't function

*2022-01-16, version 1.17.17*

I tap a control or function and nothing happens half the time.  How do I get my money back?

### 1/5 — Ruim

*2021-12-23*

Quando se carrega a foto, ela já vem com um filtro padrão, tipo pintura com pincel. Não há opção de mudar o aspecto da foto.

### 2/5 — Disappointed

*2021-12-13, version 1.17.17*

I just bought this App and am extremely disappointed in the results.  Where it does transform a photo into the look of a painting, you cannot get a natural look.  All the colors come out harsh and severe.  A misrepresentation as far as I’m concerned since their ad shows a softer, more natural look on the little boy.

### 5/5 — Bright & Colorful

*2021-05-09*

Очень хорошее приложение. Достойное и стоит своих денег! Спасибо большое!

### 4/5 — Painting app

*2021-05-08*

Easy and quick.
Pics get painted ,
Good app.
Ravi

### 5/5 — My app review

*2021-05-08, version 1.17.14*

This app turns photos into oil paintings very easy to use 
Very good results

### 5/5 — Works Amazingly Well

*2021-05-07, version 1.17.14*

If you like the looks of the sample images shown in the app store, you’ll love what this app does for your photos. Simple, fast and effective photos to portraits.

### 5/5 — Simple amazing and easy to use

*2021-05-07, version 1.17.14*

Works perfect and amazing photos transforms into master pieces of art. Love it and thank you for making this easy to use 

Gus L

## Frequently asked questions about Portrait Painter

### What does Portrait Painter do?

Portrait Painter is a professional tool that automatically transforms any image or snapshot into a finely painted gallery-style portrait. It intelligently adds color, light, and texture, offering both classic and modern artistic styles.

### What are the key features of Portrait Painter?

Key features include choosing between natural or bright color palettes, adjusting brush size, strength, canvas strength, and paint palette colors. It also offers a smooth skin feature, cropping, preset options, and direct sharing and printing capabilities.

### How much does Portrait Painter cost?

Based on the provided information, Portrait Painter is a paid application. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is Portrait Painter compatible with?

The app is available for MAC, iPad, and iPhone, suggesting broad compatibility across Apple's ecosystem for creative professionals and enthusiasts.

### Who would benefit from using Portrait Painter?

Artists, photographers, and hobbyists can benefit from this app. It's designed for those who want to easily create timeless, masterpiece-quality portraits from their existing photos without needing extensive manual painting skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.17.37 — 2025-12-18

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.17.35 — 2025-12-16

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.17.27 — 2025-12-07

Bug fixes and optimizations

### 1.17.22 — 2024-02-15

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.17.21 — 2023-05-30

Optimization, bug fixes and performance improvements.

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