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Snapseed was acquired by Google (Sep 2012)— see Google for current status.
Snapseed

Snapseed

Creative ToolsProduct· part of Googleplay.google.com

Provides professional-grade photo editing tools completely free on mobile devices, enabling users to create high-quality visual content without desktop software or subscriptions.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2011
HQ
Mountain View, California, United States
Parent
Connections
3

At a glance

Employees
Part of Google workforce
Funding
Acquired (subsidiary of Google/Alphabet)
Revenue
$10M-$50M
Stock
GOOGL
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About

Leading free mobile photo editing application

Snapseed is a comprehensive mobile photo editing application that provides professional-grade image editing capabilities to smartphone users. Originally developed by Nik Software in 2011, the app was acquired by Google in 2012 and continues to operate as a free standalone product within Google's suite of applications. Snapseed offers a wide range of editing tools including selective adjustments, healing brushes, perspective correction, and numerous filters, making it one of the most feature-rich mobile photo editing applications available. The application serves both casual photographers and professional content creators who need powerful editing capabilities on mobile devices. With its intuitive interface and non-destructive editing workflow, Snapseed has maintained a strong position in the mobile photography space, competing with both consumer apps and professional mobile editing solutions. The app supports RAW file editing and offers 29 tools and filters, including features like double exposure, HDR scape, and lens blur. While Snapseed is not an AdTech company in the traditional sense, it plays a role in the content creation ecosystem that supports digital advertising and social media marketing. The app enables users to create polished, professional-looking images for social media platforms, marketing campaigns, and digital content, making it a valuable tool for marketers, influencers, and content creators who produce visual assets for advertising purposes.

Business model

Free Application

Target market

Consumer and Professional Creators

What they offer

  • Snapseed Mobile App

    Comprehensive photo editing application for iOS and Android with 29 tools and filters including selective adjustments, healing, perspective correction, and RAW editing

Key features

29 tools and filtersRAW file support (DNG)Non-destructive editing with edit historySelective adjustments with control pointsHealing and brush toolsPerspective and geometry correctionHDR and double exposure effectsLens blur and vignetteTune image adjustmentsExport to JPG and DNG formats

Use cases

Social media content creationMobile photography enhancementQuick photo retouching and correctionsMarketing visual asset preparationInfluencer content productionProfessional photographer mobile workflowE-commerce product photo editingTravel and lifestyle photography

Customer segments

Amateur photographersProfessional photographersSocial media influencersContent creatorsDigital marketersSmall business ownersGraphic designersMobile-first creators

Tech & specs

Technology stack

iOS (Swift/Objective-C)Android (Java/Kotlin)Image processing algorithmsRAW file processing

Deployment

Mobile App (iOS)Mobile App (Android)

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 2011 · Founded
  2. 2012Acquired by Google
    Still operating as part of Google
Connection details

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