# StarEdit — Remove stars and stretch image

> AI-powered mobile app for removing and editing stars in galaxy photos. (iPhone/iPad app by yong chong loh.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staredit/id6723888917 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [yong chong loh](https://appshunter.io/developer/393466709)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free (on sale, was $0.99)
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 12 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-09-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staredit/id6723888917/reviews.md

## What is StarEdit?

A specialised app to instantly remove stars from your photo so that you can make intuitive changes to your galaxy. Then add back the stars.

Besides applying curve and color to your galaxy/nebulae, you could also adjust the number of star, size of star and saturation of star. Then combine the starless and star into a single image for your social media post. 

Traditionally, user has to download and remove stars on a laptop. This app makes it convenient and easy to do it on the phone using AI.

Workflow:
1) Starless > Curve > Color 
2) Star > Curve > Color
3) Both > Curve > Color
Additional editing for Target and Sky in the Starless image if device has 4G RAM or more.

Note:
- The app is designed for seestar image of resolution 1080 x 1920 pixels. Larger image will need longer time to load and remove stars.

Requirement:
- App works best with 4G RAM and above. If the device has less than 4G RAM, it will use lesser weights for AI and produce degraded image. 
- Image is optimised at 1920 x 1080 pixels. 

Support:
Please write to ustransit74@gmail.com. If the app does not process the stars in your image correctly, please send me your original photo. I will add your photo to the next AI training. A new app update will then be release. Video tutorial is available at https://www.instagram.com/ycbsl

## Key features

- Instantly remove stars from photos
- Adjust star count, size, and saturation
- Apply curve and color adjustments
- Combine starless and star images
- AI-powered mobile editing
- Edit target and sky in starless images

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staredit/id6723888917/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic nebula editor.  Easy to use.

*2026-07-25*

Didn’t realize I could get edits like the pros in just a few minutes.  Would highly recommend for those starting out.

The more I use this app the more I realize how special it is.  The only feedback I have is to add an “undo” feature.  And if possible be able to undo a history of edits of at least 5 previous changes.

**Developer response:** Welcome! Thank you very much for your review. I really appreciate it.

### 5/5 — Fantastic nebula editor.  Easy to use.

*2026-03-24*

Didn’t realize I could get edits like the pros in just a few minutes.  Would highly recommend for those starting out.

### 5/5 — JoJo

*2025-12-31*

Very easy app to manage I love it

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your comment. What do you want to see in this app?

### 3/5 — 软件优化

*2025-11-12*

为什么我一张看着正常的仙女座星系原图给我突然上面多了很多脏东西？

**Developer response:** 能否将脏照片的原件发送到我的邮箱 ustransit74@gmail.com？谢谢。

### 4/5 — I like it

*2025-10-30*

A quick and easy editor for people like me that don’t want to spend hours on a computer using traditional software.  And it’s free! What’s not to like? Currently running this on an iPad.

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your review!

### 4/5 — JoJo

*2025-08-19*

Easy to use especially for a beginner, looking forward to seeing how far this app will advance
A split screen comparison would be great

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your comment. What do you want to see in this app?

### 4/5 — JoJo

*2025-08-13*

Easy to use especially for a beginner, looking forward to seeing how far this app will advance

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your comment. What do you want to see in this app?

### 2/5 — Launches but instantly closes.

*2025-07-21*

My intention was to try this before deciding if it was worth purchasing Astro edit from the same developer but unfortunately it closes within a few seconds of launch. 5th generation iPad running iPad is version 16.7.11.  Hopefully the developer will resolve this in a future update but for now I will not be buying Astro Edit.

**Developer response:** Hi. The app needs 4GB of RAM to run the AI starless. iPad 5th has less than 4GB RAM so it is not advisable to buy AstroEdit. You can check your device RAM by searching it on the internet.

### 1/5 — Okay

*2025-03-09*

It removes stars badly, when you do a starless image the stars just looked burned in and it leaves the outline still

**Developer response:** Can you send your original image to ustransit74@gmail.com? I will debug and provide an app update. Thank you very much.

### 1/5 — All it does is crash

*2025-02-22*

All it does is crash

**Developer response:** Hi. What is your phone model? You can contact me at ustransit74@gmail.com.

## Frequently asked questions about StarEdit

### What is StarEdit used for?

StarEdit is a specialized mobile application designed to instantly remove stars from your galaxy and nebula photos. It allows for intuitive editing of star properties and the combination of starless and star images for social media.

### Does StarEdit have ads?

No, StarEdit does not contain advertisements. It is a free application that focuses on providing a clean editing experience without interruptions.

### What are the system requirements for StarEdit?

StarEdit works best on devices with 4GB of RAM or more. Devices with less RAM will utilize lighter AI models, potentially resulting in a degraded image quality.

### What is the ideal image resolution for StarEdit?

The app is optimized for images with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. Larger images may take longer to load and process.

### How often is StarEdit updated?

The latest version, 2.3, was released on August 21, 2025. Updates are released periodically, with the developer adding user photos to AI training for improvements.

### What devices does StarEdit support?

StarEdit is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for StarEdit?

StarEdit has an age rating of 4+, indicating it is suitable for users of all ages.

### How can I get help if StarEdit doesn't process my image correctly?

If you encounter issues, you can contact the developer at ustransit74@gmail.com. Sending your original photo can help improve the AI training for future updates.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2025-08-21

- Update weight for starless.

### 2.2 — 2025-08-15

- Add target and sky images.

### 2.1 — 2025-07-22

- Update AI weights.

### 2.0 — 2025-07-11

- Fix some bugs.

### 1.9 — 2025-06-06

- Remove star mark after starless loading.

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