Google has released a significant update to its Snapseed photo editing app on iPhone and iPad, marking the first major revision since introducing dark mode in 2021.
Originally launched on iOS before Google acquired it in 2012 to compete with Instagram, Snapseed later expanded to Android and became a free app. It offers various tools for editing RAW and JPEG images, along with multiple filters. The latest version adds new vintage-style filters.
The Snapseed 3.0 update redesigns the app’s interface on iOS. A new “Faves” feature now occupies the center of the bottom toolbar, allowing users to save preferred tools. The “Looks” tab remains on the left side, while the right side replaces the “Export” button with “Tools.” The export function has moved to the top-right corner.
“We’re bringing a whole new look and feel to Snapseed on iOS,” said Google spokesperson Michael Marconi. “There are so many people who have loved using Snapseed to edit their photos over the years, so we’re giving it a fresh look with a more intuitive layout and a few new features.”
Currently, the update is exclusive to iOS. Google has not announced plans to release the new version on Android.