# Zen Painting - Ukiyo-e Camera — Ink Paint Photo / Movie Maker

> App to create Japanese ink painting effects on photos and videos. (iPhone/iPad app by TAIKI HIRATA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-painting-ukiyo-e-camera/id905863087 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TAIKI HIRATA](https://appshunter.io/developer/719880632)
- Category: Photo & Video, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-08-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-13
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-painting-ukiyo-e-camera/id905863087/reviews.md

## What is Zen Painting?

"Zen Painting" is Art Photo or Video Editor apps that allows you to create "Sumi-e (India Ink Painting)", "Suibokuga (Ink Wash Painting)" and "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e (Japanese-Style Painting)" Effects Image or Movie from camera, photographs ,illustrations and videos easily.


■Main function of App
1. Create "Sumi-e (India Ink Painting)" effects image or movie by editing photo or video and save it.

2. Change Ink Color. ＊Add-on is required in order to save the image or movie that used color ink. 

3. Create "Suibokuga (Ink Wash Painting)" effects image or movie by editing photo or video and save it. ＊Add-on is required in order to save.

4. Create "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e (Japanese-Style Painting)" effects image or movie by editing photo or video and save it. ＊Add-on is required in order to save.


■How to Edit
1. Select image or video you want to edit from "Camera" Button.

2. When Image or Video was displayed, edit them to the desired image or video by "Image Adjustment Parameters".

3. You can create "Suibokuga" image or movie by selecting "Suibokuga" Button. And you can create "Ukiyo-e" images or movie by selecting "Ukiyo-e" Button.
＊If you want to save "Suibokuga" or "Ukiyo-e", you need to purchase Add-on.

4. When you touch "Save" Button, current image or video will be saved in "Photos（Camera Roll）".


■About "Sumi-e / Suibokuga" and "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e"
"Sumi-e / Suibokuga" and "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e" are Japanese traditional painting.
You can create easily "Sumi-e/Suibokuga" that represent all colors of nature by bleeding and shades of ink and "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e" that drawn by unshaded pale color and solid contour Style Image from photo or illustration.

You might have seen Hanging Scroll of "Sumi-e (India Ink Painting)" or "Suibokuga (Ink Wash Painting)", if you have visited Japanese Temple or Shrine. They were drawn by only india ink.
Once upon a time people said "India ink has five colors" and they drew all colors of nature by bleeding and shades of india ink. Also, they have expressed the teachings of Buddhism and Zen by "Sumi-e" or "Suibokuga".

In addition, you might have seen colored hanging scroll.
They called "Nihonga (Japanese-Style Painting)". Many of them were drawn by "Rock Paint". The painting of the customs of the era is called "Ukiyo-e".
Soft style by unshaded pale color and solid contour is charm of "Nihonga".

If you interested in "Sumi-e", "Suibokuga" and "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e" by reading this description, please try to use "Zen Painting".
You will be able to create the "Sumi-e", "Suibokuga" and "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e" style image from photo stored on your smart phones or tablets!
＊If you want to save "Suibokuga" Image or "Nihonga / Ukiyo-e" Image, you need to purchase Add-on.

If you enjoyed by this App, I'm glad.


■About In-app Advertising
Banner Advertising is displayed in Home Screen.
Full Screen Advertising will be displayed, after you have saved the picture.
You can hide these Advertising by purchasing "Additional Function Add-on".


Zen Painting - Japanese Style Painting, Ukiyo-e Image and Ink Painting（Suibokuga・Sumie） Effects Free Photo Editor Apps to create india ink effect art picture from your Camera or Album -

## Key features

- Sumi-e ink painting effects
- Suibokuga ink wash painting effects
- Nihonga/Ukiyo-e Japanese painting effects
- Color ink options (add-on)
- Image and video editing
- Adjustable image parameters
- Save to camera roll

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Additional Functions | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zen-painting-ukiyo-e-camera/id905863087/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 無料版

*2021-05-24*

全く使えません。有料版も注意したほうが良いと思います。

### 3/5 — 水墨画？

*2020-12-30*

無料アプリに多くを求めていないので、釣った魚を魚拓風にしたいがためにインストール。
粗さがちょうどよく魚拓っぽくなったので、個人的にはナシよりのアリです。

### 1/5 — ちょっと説明がおかしくない？

*2020-08-25*

まるで広告が出る代わりに無料で画像が保存できるような書き方ですが、どの機能を使っても結局保存するにはアプリ内課金が必要です。はっきり言ってやり方がせこい。アプリの変換精度はなかなか良いですが…やり方がせこすぎて個人的にはこのアプリの作者に課金したくないなと感じました。

**Developer response:** 大変申し訳ないのですが、無料版で保存できる画像は「墨絵風」の画像のみになります。
また、アプリの説明欄をもう一度ご覧いただくと良いかと思うのですが、アプリの説明欄「アプリの主な機能」に書いてあります通り、「色墨」「水墨画風」「日本画風」の画像を保存していただくには、有料版アドオンが必要になります。

### 1/5 — Have to pay

*2018-12-22*

Have to pay to save any image- just so you know- aint a free app!

### 1/5 — モノクロにしたり点を粗くしたりするだけ

*2018-05-01*

あの独特の流れるようなタッチも、古紙の香るような渋さもない。
これは墨ではない。炭だ。

### 1/5 — え？

*2015-08-31*

もしかして作者は水墨画を知らない？
と言うくらい、水墨画ではないです。

### 1/5 — 全然できねよ

*2015-03-15*

有料もあるからやらないほうがいい

### 3/5 — works on iPhone 6

*2015-01-24*

Nice for free but the options are a little strong. Will keep it

### 1/5 — 落ちすぎ

*2015-01-19*

写真を選択すると強制的に落ちます。
使い物になりません。

## Frequently asked questions about Zen Painting

### What types of Japanese art styles can Zen Painting create?

Zen Painting allows you to create effects for Sumi-e (India Ink Painting), Suibokuga (Ink Wash Painting), and Nihonga/Ukiyo-e (Japanese-Style Painting) on your images and videos.

### Can I change the ink color in Zen Painting?

Yes, you can change the ink color. However, an add-on purchase is required to save images or movies that use colored ink.

### How do I save my creations in Zen Painting?

Once you have finished editing your image or video, touch the 'Save' button to save the current result to your device's Photos (Camera Roll).

### Are there any in-app purchases required to use Zen Painting?

The app is free to download and use for basic effects. However, an add-on is required to save Suibokuga or Ukiyo-e images and to use colored ink.

### Does Zen Painting have ads?

Yes, Zen Painting displays banner advertising on the home screen and full-screen advertising after saving a picture. These ads can be hidden by purchasing the 'Additional Function Add-on'.

### What devices is Zen Painting compatible with?

Zen Painting is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Zen Painting updated?

The latest version of Zen Painting is 2.4, and it was last updated on September 4, 2025. This indicates relatively recent development activity.

### What is the age rating for Zen Painting?

Zen Painting has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2025-09-04

Supported iOS18.

### 2.3 — 2023-04-20

・Supported iOS16.

### 2.2 — 2021-09-23

Support iOS15.

### 2.1.2 — 2021-07-21

Updated advertising SDK.

### 2.1.1 — 2020-12-18

Updated advertising SDK.

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