# Xer

> Versatile multi-layer photo editor with advanced tools and effects. (iPhone/iPad app by 志明 丁.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xer/id511225296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [志明 丁](https://appshunter.io/developer/1180487353)
- Category: Photo & Video, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.70/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 3 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2012-03-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xer/id511225296/reviews.md

## What is Xer?

Xer is a versatile photo editor to make excellent photos basing on multiple-layer editing. It is to meet all the daily demands for photo editing: rotation, cropping, flipping, applying photo effects, adding text, making artistic or funny photo montages, etc. Whenever it can help, it's trying to be sufficient and handy. 

Features: 

+ Real-pixel editing. 
+ Create projects with photos or a blank background.
+ Multiple-layer editing: Tap on a layer to select it. 
+ Add new layers from the photo album or the camera. 
+ Move, rotate, flip a layer, zoom in/out to edit with accuracy. 
+ Move up a layer with a double-tap. 
+ Change a layer's width or height. 
+ The only app in the App Store capable of performing perspective transformations. 
+ Color eraser: Quickly erase a layer's background color. 
+ Eraser: Erase on a layer with desired size and offset. 
+ Add transparency to a layer. 
+ Copy a layer or the whole image. 
+ Crop a layer. 
+ Delete a layer. 
+ Add a text layer. 
+ Control your photos: Contrast, Saturation, Brightness, Tint, Exposure, Blur, USM, Vibrance, Gloom, Vignette, Gamma, Bloom, Sepia Tone, Posterize, Hue Adjust, etc. 
+ Apply combined photo effects with convenience.
+ Project auto-save. 
+ Save or mail. 
+ Share to SNS. 

THE ONLY TIP: ALWAYS SELECT A LAYER BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO IT. 

See the demo on the support website.

## Key features

- Multiple-layer editing
- Real-pixel editing
- Perspective transformations
- Color eraser
- Extensive photo effects
- Text layer addition
- Project auto-save

## What do users think of Xer?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎨 Powerful layer functionality for photo compositing
- 👍 Easy to use interface once learned
- 🆓 Free version with substantial features
- ✨ Versatile editing tools and effects
- 🎭 Great for creative projects like memes and collages
- 🔧 Useful eraser and transparency features
- ⚡ Quick edits and fast workflow for simple tasks

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes during editing sessions
- 🐛 App crashes when using eraser tool extensively
- 📉 Poor image quality/blurriness in saved photos
- ❌ Lack of documentation and button labels
- ❌ Unintuitive UI requiring trial-and-error learning
- 🚫 Limited layer capacity (only 3 layers in free version)
- 💾 No ability to save work mid-project
- 🔄 Layers disappear unexpectedly during editing
- ⚠️ Aggressive upgrade nag screens
- 📱 Compatibility issues with certain iOS versions
- 🎯 Unresponsive controls and buttons

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently during editing
- Eraser tool causes app to crash or malfunction
- Layers disappear randomly during work
- Undo function doesn't work properly
- Unresponsive buttons and controls
- Tutorial exit button unresponsive on iOS 8
- Photos won't load or get stuck loading
- Image quality drastically decreases on import
- Erased content reappears before crashing
- App circles back to instructions instead of functioning
- Photos move around uncontrollably on screen

**Most requested features**

- Layer tab/panel for easy layer management and visibility
- Ability to add more than 3 layers
- Save and resume projects functionality
- HD/high-quality image export options
- Undo functionality that actually works
- Individual side adjustment for canvas resizing
- Comprehensive user instructions and tutorials
- Button labels and icon descriptions
- Ability to delete and reload pictures
- Smart layer selection without moving other layers

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xer/id511225296/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It’s ok for quick edits but not very powerful

*2024-06-20, version 5.0*

It’s good for quick image manipulation but the lack of a layer tab makes it difficult to swap between layers and see what adjustments have been made. 

It’s no photoshop, but if you’re looking for something to throw memes together with this will work just fine.

### 5/5 — Love it - been using it for years

*2019-12-26, version 4.5.3*

Does exactly what you need it to, I use it to cut pics and paste them onto others. Super easy

### 5/5 — This app is very good if you learn how to use it

*2016-08-22, version 4.3*

This app is very good for tumblr edits (punk edits etc) some reviews were mentioning an add popping up repeatedly. The advert pops up once again after you press no just press no again and after that you won't see it again I'm using an iPad air and the t hasn't crashed once.

### 3/5 — ❗️HELP❗️I REALLY want to like this app, BUT...

*2016-08-07*

For the life of me, I can't figure it out! The instructions seem pretty self explanatory; tap once for this, twice for that, but I tap & nothing happens. I press pretty much ANY button & nothing happens except when you change the filters; those work, but hitting the "undo" to erase a filter doesn't undo anything! 

I'm glad they have a free version to try out first, otherwise I would've wasted $2.99 on the paid version of an app that does things that I really need to do with picture editing, but doesn't work.

I welcome commentary from those who have found it useful on how to edit & remove LAYERS, because everything that I do, the app doesn't seem to respond AT ALL. As in every picture I've uploaded is still the same because the app won't do anything to it!

### 1/5 — Total crap.  One of the worst.

*2016-01-26, version 4.3*

Don't waste your time.  Worse than amateur stuff.

### 1/5 — avoid at all costs

*2016-01-11, version 4.3*

app crashes when trying to perform basic functions, don't waste your time

### 5/5 — Superb Application

*2016-01-02, version 4.3*

Fantastic mobile photo editing application. Very rare to find such a great range of editing tools which give the user freedom an control for free. Magnificent app, effective, powerful and certainly worth your time.

### 1/5 — How do you add a layer?

*2015-08-09, version 4.3*

I don't mean a text layer or drawing layer, but a new photo layer to blend into the one beneath. How? I've tried everything. The instructions tell you everything you need to know about editing layers apart from how to get them in the first place. I've got my background layer. Now what?

### 1/5 — Waste of time

*2015-07-21, version 4.3*

Only let's you edit 3 photos and then asks you to upgrade to paid version. Clunky and very basic app. Look somewhere else.

### 4/5 — D

*2015-07-04, version 4.3*

Writing a review so they will stop asking me to.

## Frequently asked questions about Xer

### What can I do with this photo editor?

This app allows you to perform a wide range of photo editing tasks, including rotation, cropping, flipping, applying various photo effects, adding text, and creating artistic photo montages. It supports multiple-layer editing for precise control over your images.

### How does the multi-layer editing work?

You can create projects with photos or a blank background and add new layers from your photo album or camera. Each layer can be independently moved, rotated, flipped, zoomed, and adjusted for width or height. Remember to always select a layer before performing any actions on it.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. It does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted editing experience.

### What kind of photo effects are available?

The app offers a comprehensive suite of photo effects to control contrast, saturation, brightness, tint, exposure, blur, and more. You can apply effects like Sepia Tone, Posterize, Hue Adjust, Gloom, Bloom, and Vignette to enhance your photos.

### Can I save and share my edited photos?

Yes, you can save your edited projects and images directly within the app. You also have the option to mail your creations or share them to social networking services (SNS).

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.0 — 2022-11-18

Optimization for new devices.

### 4.5.3 — 2019-02-28

Optimized for iPhone X.

### 4.5.2 — 2018-08-07

Fix bug.

### 4.5 — 2018-01-02

Optimized for iPhone X.

### 4.4 — 2017-07-26

Fix bug

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