Sometimes, that selfie needs just a little tweak before it goes on social media and Facetune is just the app to do it. A little handy tool that lets users enhance their photos, it is easy to install and easy to use. With over 200 million downloads worldwide, its simplicity has made it a favourite among users. Facetune is not the only photo editing tool, neither is it the first. However, it has grown to be the preferred option since its launch in 2013. Here, we will delve into what makes Facetune and Facetune 2 (the paid version) a user favourite. We will examine the following:
- How Facetune works
- Facetune features
- System requirements for the app
- Facetune alternatives
How Facetune Works
If you have ever used a photo editor, you are probably already familiar with the way Facetune works. Users can use the many features on the app to beautify their pictures and sometimes, alter their appearances.
Facetune stands out from other editing apps for many reasons. First, users can edit both photos and videos. In this digital age where video content is devoured thanks to TikTok, YouTube and Instagram Live, amongst others, it’s not surprising that users love this app.
Second, the app has many filters that users can add to their images and videos. These include teeth whitening, contouring, skin smoothing and various lighting effects, to name a few. This ability to transform or enhance a person’s appearance makes the app very appealing to users.
Facetune Features
The FAcetune photo editor has the following features:
- Backdrop: The backdrop feature allows users to change the background of their pictures.
- Retouch: Facetune has many AI retouch tools to enhance a user’s looks. These include Heal, to get rid of blemishes, Smooth to smoothen out the skin and Texture to add texture after smoothening. There’s also Conceal to get rid of those pesky smudges under the eye.
- Vanish:This tool helps you get rid of those objects you don’t want in your photo. That includes people and objects.
Other features include cropping images, changing hair, makeup and clothes as well as various filters.
Features of the video editor include an AI Video enhancer, which you can use to enhance your video for a clearer, more professional look. There’s also the video retouch tool to retouch your face in videos. Other video editing features are the background noise remover and the background blur tool, among others.
System Requirements for the App
Facetune is described as a universal app on the website. Users can download the app on multiple platforms. The free version of the app is available on the App Store for IOS and the Play Store for Android. You can also get the web version.
There is also a paid version which is a monthly subscription. But, that’s not all. Several features are in-app purchases and users can’t access them without paying.
Click on the links at the end of this article to directly download the Facetune app.
Facetune Alternatives
FaceApp is a photo editing app that’s available on multiple devices. It has several features and users can use filters to alter age, gender and so much more. It’s a great alternative to Facetune with only one exception. The app has had privacy breaches, which might be an issue.
YouCam is another alternative and functions in the same way as FaceApp. It has many features, but some can also be accessed with the paid version of the app. InShot is another favourite and it allows for both photo and video editing. Users can add music and voiceovers to their videos. Some features are only available with the paid version.
Conclusion
If you need a quick and easy way to touch up photos and videos before posting them, try Facetune. The user interface is simple and intuitive. Also, if you don’t want to pay for the premium package, you can do a lot with the free one. Although, many users don’t mind paying a little extra for the additional features.
