If you own a Samsung phone, you've probably noticed that you don't need to install any fancy apps to make your photos look amazing. Samsung has deployed a whole arsenal of editing tools , ranging from basic touch-ups to features that seem straight out of a science fiction movie, thanks to artificial intelligence.
Whether you're looking to correct a specific mistake, improve the quality of an old photo, or simply play with creativity, the Galaxy ecosystem offers built-in solutions and free apps that allow you to professionalize your images without having to struggle with complex computer programs.
Samsung Photo Editor: The everyday tool
To begin with, all devices come pre-installed with Samsung Photo Editor. It's that familiar utility that lets you make quick and essential adjustments without any hassle. With it, you can flip the image, crop the frame for a perfect shot, or adjust the tilt if the horizon is a little crooked.
But it doesn't stop at the basics. This tool lets you apply a wide range of filters and colors to completely change the mood of your photo. It's also ideal for those looking to have fun, as it allows you to add stickers, give your photos a comic book look, or create custom collages by combining multiple images with different backgrounds and effects.
Maximum power with Galaxy Enhance-X
If you're looking for something more advanced, you should definitely check out Galaxy Enhance-X. This app is a real gem because it's completely free and subscription-free , relying entirely on AI. Although it started as a beta version, it's already available for most high-end devices, and Samsung is working to bring it soon to the Galaxy A and Galaxy M series , as well as tablets.
What makes this app special is its ability to resize images using intelligent recognition . It doesn't just stretch pixels, but reconstructs the image, making it perfect for restoring analog photos or old images that have lost quality during digitization, allowing you to enlarge them up to four times without them becoming a blurry mess.
In addition to upscaling, Enhance-X lets you correct HDR, improve sharpness , and automatically adjust focus or brightness. A key advantage is that when you save changes, the app creates a duplicate of the photo , ensuring you never lose the original file if you want to start editing from scratch.
Innovation with Galaxy AI and the Photo Assistant
The latest frontier in editing at Samsung is generative artificial intelligence. One of the most impressive features is Sketch to Picture , part of the Photo Assistant. This tool can take a simple drawing you make on a photo and transform it into a photorealistic object that perfectly matches the light and atmosphere of the scene.
To take advantage of this magic, simply go to your device settings, find the Galaxy AI section, and enable the Drawing Assistant . It's an amazing way to add elements to a photo that weren't originally there, while maintaining stunning visual consistency.
Additional retouching and coloring tricks
For those who want more precise control over the color grading of their images, there are specific color management tools. For example, you can remove specific tones using the eyedropper icon with the minus sign, allowing you to clean up areas of the image. Similarly, if you feel an area lacks vibrancy, you can use the eyedropper icon with the plus sign to add color and highlight specific details.
Given that you need at least Android 13 and One UI 5.1 to use advanced features like Enhance-X , it's advisable to keep your system updated. With this suite of tools, from the native editor to the power of AI, any Samsung user can transform a mediocre screenshot into a professional work of art right from the palm of their hand.
