How to edit photos with PicsArt on your phone in detail

PicsArt photo editing application provides countless different tools for you to unleash your creativity and create artistic masterpieces. You can use PicsArt to adjust color, collage photos, add stickers, insert text or make videos on PicsArt and more. In this article, TipsMake will give detailed instructions on how to use PicsArt , and share useful tips and tricks for you to start the photo editing process with PicsArt on your phone.

Table of Contents:
I. How to use PicsArt in detail.
    1. PicsArt user interface.
    2. How to import photos to edit photos with PicsArt.
    3. PicsArt photo editing toolkit.
II. How to edit photos with PicsArt.
    1. How to add text to photos using PicsArt.
    2. How to add a fade effect to photos using PicsArt.
    3. How to add effective effects to photos using PicsArt.
    4. How to add stickers to photos using PicsArt.
    5. How to change photo background with PicsArt.
    6. How to create collages with the Shape Mask tool in PicsArt.
    7. How to make an open background for photos using PicsArt.

I - How to use PicsArt in detail

1. PicsArt user interface

First you need to learn about the options in the menu located at the bottom of the screen. We will go from left to right:

- House icon: A place that provides different photo editing styles that you can try out immediately.

- Compass icon: Takes you to the PicsArt user community, where you can admire a variety of works and follow creators you admire.

- Plus icon : Add photos to PicsArt and edit photos.

- Trophy icon: Represents challenges you can participate in to improve your photo editing abilities, and winners' photo galleries will be featured here.

- People icon: Where you can edit profile and see number of followers.

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2. How to import photos to edit photos with PicsArt

To start editing photos with PicsArt, tap the plus icon in the middle of the bottom menu. This will bring up options for you to start editing your photo. You can choose from photo galleries, videos, templates, collages, live photography, drawings, free photos, and different colored wallpapers. Most of the time you'll want to start by selecting a photo from your phone.

3. PicsArt photo editing toolkit

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Touch Tools in the photo editing menu, you will have the following tools:

- Crop - Crop: Adjust size and choose image ratio.

- Free Crop - Free crop: Select the area to keep in the photo with a brush.

- Shape Crop - Crop according to shape: Select the desired shape to crop the photo according to that shape (create a sticker).

- Dispersion: Create impressive images by adding a dissolution effect.

- Clone - Duplicate: Remove unwanted objects by copying an area from another location in the photo.

- Remove - Remove: This paid feature allows you to remove people or objects from photos.

- Stretch: Change the view of your image by warping, swirling, squeezing or inflating.

- Motion: Makes a still object look like it is moving. First, create a cutout of the object, then slide right and left to adjust the motion effect.

- Selection - Selection: Select to edit a specific part of the photo. You can cut, copy and add effects.

- Curves - Curves: The curves tool allows you to adjust the exposure, lighting and tone of the image. You can manually adjust and manipulate different parts of the image. As you drag the upper point downward, the exposure decreases. As you drag the bottom point up, the exposure increases. The curve is divided into three parts: the bottom 1⁄3 adjusts shadows, the middle 1/3 changes midtones, and the top 1/3 adjusts highlights.

- Adjust: This is the main image editing feature where you can adjust brightness, contrast, clarity, saturation and more.

- Enhance - Enhance: Increase the brightness and saturation of the image.

- Tilt Shift - Tilt slide: Change the brightness and direction of the lens. This will create another focal point.

- Perspective - Perspective image: Change the perspective of the image. This is great for making tall buildings look straight.

- Resize - Resize: Select custom size to adjust image size. This is great if you need a specific size for a project.

- Flip/Rotate - Flip/Rotate: Flip image left/right, rotate image horizontally/vertical.

II - How to edit photos with PicsArt

1. How to add text to photos using PicsArt

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PicsArt allows you to add text to your images very easily. It offers many different fonts, text colors, and you can apply effects to the text to give it a unique 3D feel.

- On the menu bar, touch Text.

- Enter the desired text into the blank page that just appears.

- Touch the check mark in the upper right corner of the screen to save.

- Now you can change the position, color, font style and other elements for the text as you like.

2. How to add a fade effect to photos using PicsArt

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In the Tools menu there is a tool called Dispersion , which can be used to create a dissolve effect for any specific part of the photo. This effect, if used properly, can really enhance the creativity of your photos.

- Select Tools > Dispersion.

- Select the area you want to apply the effect on the photo.

- Touch the arrow in the upper right corner of the screen to save.

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3. How to add effective effects to photos using PicsArt

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The effects panel includes many different types of filters and some of them are extremely impressive. Using these effects can make a difference as they give a creative feel to the photo. These options will then display various filters within them for you to choose from.

- Tap Effects to open the existing effects collection.

- Select their effects and filters as desired to add to photos.

- After you are satisfied with the result, touch the check mark in the top right corner of the screen to save.

4. How to add stickers to photos using PicsArt

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Stickers are effect elements that can be added to photos to make them look more attractive. PicsArt offers tons of free stickers to choose from, and you can even create your own custom stickers.

- Tap Sticker to open the existing sticker collection.

- Choose the sticker you like to insert into the photo.

- Then there are a bunch of options like Opacity, Adjustments and Effects that you can apply.

- Finally, touch the check mark in the top right corner of the screen to save.

5. How to change photo background with PicsArt

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There are many reasons why you might want to change the background of your photo, and you can do it easily with the help of the Cutout tool in PicsArt. With this tool, you can cut out just one object or subject from the photo and leave the background behind. You can then place the cropped object in the new background.

- Touch Cutout on the menu bar.

- In the 2 options that just appear, select the Outline tool on the right hand side as shown.

- Then, draw a border around the object you want to cut. You can further edit with the eraser and brush tools.

- When you are satisfied, touch the Save button in the upper right corner of the screen to save.

- Next, go to the Add Photo menu and select a new background image.

- Insert the object into the new wallpaper and adjust accordingly.

6. How to create collages with the Shape Mask tool in PicsArt

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The Shape Mask tool allows you to bring your creative ideas to life. There are many types of shapes provided for you to choose from. After choosing a shape as you like, you can resize it according to the photo size.

- Tap Shape Mask on the menu bar.

- In the collection of shapes provided, you choose the shape you want and proceed to adjust its size to suit the photo.

- After that, you can further edit with different Blend modes such as Multiply, Lighten, Dark, Screen., and change the background image and background color of the photo.

- With the help of the Eraser tool, you can erase any part of the shape to bring creativity to the photo.

7. How to make an open background for photos using PicsArt

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With Blur Effect in PicsArt, you can quickly blur the background of a photo to focus on the main object in the photo or blur unwanted objects in the background.

- Tap Effects in the menu bar.

- From the effects categories, choose Blur.

- Blur category provides many different types of background blur such as Lens Blur, Motion Blur, Focal zoom.

- Once applied, the effect will blur the entire image, but you can use the eraser tool to erase the effect from the object you want to focus on.

Link to download PicsArt for the latest Android and iOS devices:

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The article has introduced you in detail how to use PicsArt on your phone and provided some good photo editing tips with PicsArt. During use, you can explore and discover more cool tools and features in this great photo editing application to express your creativity on every photo.

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Jessica Tanner

Update 16 June 2024