{"id":40008,"date":"2021-09-03T08:44:31","date_gmt":"2021-09-03T15:44:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/?p=40008"},"modified":"2025-08-19T04:29:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T11:29:35","slug":"photo-editing-basics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/photo-editing-basics\/","title":{"rendered":"How to edit photos: a guide to improve your skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe title=\"How to Use Picsart Photo Editor on Web | Full Editing Walkthrough\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/t4ZbuJeTVuw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We live in a world of images. And the reality is that most of these pictures come to us after being put through a series of photo editing tools. It\u2019s rare to come across a genuinely raw photo these days. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re creating your own images of things you find inspiring or moving, you may want to achieve an aesthetic similar to what you see in magazines or on billboards. Luckily, with easy-to-use photo editing tools like those available in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart web<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this isn\u2019t just possible but also a lot of fun.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this handy guide, we\u2019re going to cover all the basics of photo editing without having to use complicated and expensive software like Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom. Let\u2019s get started.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Learn_how_to_edit_photos\">Learn how to edit photos<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/mid-post-image2.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40010\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/mid-post-image2.jpg\" alt=\"Mirror effect photo with two girls\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning about photography can be a really daunting task, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. With the right photo editing tools and mindset, you can flex your skills in no time. So where do you find the right tools and guidelines for editing photos? In the age of digital photography, YouTube is your best friend. There are thousands of tutorials online that can provide all the guidance you may need for editing pictures with a variety of software and apps like <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\">Picsart<\/a>. No matter your skill level, there\u2019s a tutorial out there to answer all your burning photography questions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"What_are_the_basics_of_photo_editing\">What are the basics of photo editing?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While pros can achieve astounding results using complicated software like Photoshop, there are much easier photo editing tools available too. With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can create beautiful images by making a few tweaks on your phone before posting. It\u2019s really that easy. By mastering these very basic editing tools, you\u2019ll be ready to share some truly spectacular pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Crop<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60423 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/crop-4-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"Crop Photo Editing Tools\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/crop-4-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/crop-4-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/crop-4-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/crop-4-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/crop-4.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Crop tool is perhaps the most basic editing tool out there, but it\u2019s also incredibly important. With Crop, you can adjust the framing of your photograph. This can be especially helpful when you\u2019re preparing a picture for social media and need it to fit into very specific dimensions. For example, if you\u2019re posting to Instagram and need your image to fit the classic 1:1 ratio that\u2019s popular on the platform, you can use the Crop tool to do this. This tool is also great for highlighting the composition of your picture. By adjusting its framing, you can also adjust the overall composition of the image.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Straighten<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60440 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/straighten-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"Straighten Photo Editing Tools\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/straighten-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/straighten-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/straighten-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/straighten-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/straighten.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to the Crop tool, Straighten is very basic but endlessly helpful when you are editing a photo. Especially when we are taking pictures with a smartphone, it can be hard to achieve ideal angles. An otherwise great image can be flawed by a slight tilt to the right or left, or maybe you\u2019ve captured your picture from below instead of straight on. Well, with the Straighten tool you can subtly adjust your photo\u2019s angles so that they become level and pleasing to the eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Brightness<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60458 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/brightness-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"Brightness Photo Editing Tools\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/brightness-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/brightness-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/brightness-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/brightness-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/brightness.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light is everything when it comes to photography. The amount of light within your photo can affect the mood of the image, as well as the amount of detail that\u2019s captured. When we take a picture with a phone camera, it can be difficult to control light in the moment. If you\u2019re working with a DSLR, then you might be able to do a lot of manual adjustment. But if you\u2019ve already taken a picture and are unhappy with the amount of light in the image, the Brightness tool can help you make needed adjustments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Contrast<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60475\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/contrast-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/contrast-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/contrast-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/contrast-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/contrast-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/contrast.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you ever wish your images could be a little bolder and brighter? With the Contrast tool they can be. With the Contrast adjustment, you heighten the shadows and highlights in an image, creating a bolder, more eye-catching aesthetic. You can also go the opposite route and reduce the contrast of an image, achieving a more mellow and muted look. Either way, the Contrast tool can dramatically alter a photograph with very minimal editing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Saturation<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60492\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/saturation-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/saturation-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/saturation-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/saturation-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/saturation-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/saturation.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Contrast and Saturation tools can be used in tandem to kick up the drama in a picture. While contrast will enhance the light and dark tones of an image, saturation will deal directly with color. If you bring up the saturation of an image, you will be enhancing its colors, making them brighter and more intense. If you reduce saturation, your photo will look more washed out and even black and white.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Clarity<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60509\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/clarity-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/clarity-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/clarity-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/clarity-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/clarity-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/clarity.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re taking pictures with a professional lens, you can create some highly detailed and focused images. But what happens if you\u2019re working with a phone camera that has a less-than-stellar lens? This is where the Clarity tool comes in. By adjusting the clarity of your image, you will essentially be heightening the sharpness of the picture. If you were working with bad lighting or need to enhance text in your image, the Clarity tool can be a huge help.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Shadows<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60526\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/shadow-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/shadow-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/shadow-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/shadow-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/shadow-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/shadow.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re editing a photograph, you have to think about its disparate parts and how they interplay. For example, you should consider how the shadows of an image are functioning, and how that image would change if you reduced or amplified its shadows. You may have guessed it already, but the Shadows tools can help you do this very thing \u2014 reduce or amplify the darker tones of your image to achieve a more bold or muted final result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Highlights<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60543\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/highlights-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/highlights-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/highlights-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/highlights-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/highlights-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/highlights.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Highlights tool works exactly like the Shadows tool, except that it changes the lighter tones in a photograph as opposed to the darker ones. If you have a picture that\u2019s over-exposed, the Highlights tool can help you reduce the glare of the image. Or, if you have an image that is too dark, the Highlights tool can help give a little extra life to hidden bits of light in the photograph.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Temperature<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60560\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/temperature-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/temperature-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/temperature-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/temperature-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/temperature-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/temperature.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s amazing how much the temperature of a photograph can affect its overall mood and style. The Temperature tool allows you to adjust the white balance and colors of your image, making them warmer or colder. Warm images tend to be more popular on social media as they remind us of natural light and have a warm, pleasant feeling. Colder images are more often associated with editorial photographs or certain retro styles, like Polaroid photos. You can achieve amazing results with both warmer and colder tones. It\u2019s up to you to find the right balance that will enhance and complement your subject.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"How_to_edit_photos_for_Instagram\">How to edit photos for Instagram<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve gotten the hang of making basic edits to your photos, you can go even further with unique photo filters and effects that will really make your content stand out on Instagram and other platforms. Picsart offers a range of photo overlays and adjustments that you can apply to your images and then post directly to Instagram using your phone. You can even <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/blog\/post\/how-do-you-make-an-image-transparent\">give any image a transparent background<\/a>. Let\u2019s look at some of the most popular options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Effects<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60577\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/fx-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/fx-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/fx-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/fx-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/fx-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/fx.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you open the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and upload an image to edit, you can search the Effects gallery for a range of overlays to further enhance your photo. The FX category offers a lot of classic effects that are very subtle and will lend your photo an artistic, professional quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Blur, Artistic, &amp; Distort<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60594\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/artistic_blur-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/artistic_blur-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/artistic_blur-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/artistic_blur-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/artistic_blur-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/artistic_blur.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Picsart Blur, Artistic, and Distort collections are a bit funkier than the usual Instagram-friendly overlays. Here you\u2019ll find effects that adjust the focus of your photos or apply interesting graphic changes to the images. Distort will really take you for a ride with some truly unique visual rearrangements. If you\u2019re looking to get really creative, you might try mixing these effects and filters with interesting stickers or brushes that are also available in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Paper<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-60611 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/paper-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"Paper Photo Editing Tools\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/paper-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/paper-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/paper-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/paper-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/paper.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike Artistic or Distort, the effects in the Picsart Paper gallery are incredibly nuanced and gentle. These overlays add unique texture to your images, making them appear as if they were printed on fine art paper or canvas.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Pop Art &amp; Colors<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-60651\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/pop-art_colors-780x520.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/pop-art_colors-780x520.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/pop-art_colors-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/pop-art_colors-270x180.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/pop-art_colors-370x247.jpeg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/pop-art_colors.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone loves a good Andy Warhol image. The Pop Art and Colors effects in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picsart app<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offer a range of looks that will make your photos pop with character and style. Easily adjust color in your images in just a few taps. There are also cool effects like Color Splash, which only emphasizes one or a few colors in a photo, leaving the rest of the image black and white.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Canvas &amp; Sketch Effects<b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-61465 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/canvas-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"Canvas Effect Photo Editing Tools\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/canvas-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/canvas-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/canvas-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/canvas-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/canvas.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to get a bit artsy, you might search the Canvas and Sketch effects. In these collections, you\u2019ll find some really fun effects that will blend your photos with paintings and add interesting pencil strokes across your compositions. There\u2019s plenty to explore and play around within this area.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Photo_editing_tools_how_to_crop_an_image\">Photo editing tools: how to crop an image<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/mid-post-image-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-40011\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2020\/10\/mid-post-image-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo edit with girl with cat face with paper tear\" width=\"770\" height=\"515\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now that you&#8217;ve learned all about the top photo editing tools out there and what they each do, it&#8217;s time to put your knowledge to use. But first, crop your own image on Picsart.<\/p>\n<p>1) Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.app.link\/4pv7HdD7S9\">Picsart app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>2) Tap on + at the bottom toolbar to upload the photo you want to crop.<\/p>\n<p>3) Tap <em>Tools<\/em> at the bottom toolbar, then tap on <em>Crop<\/em>.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-62108\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-123-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"editing steps\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-123-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-123-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-123-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-123-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-123.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>4) Crop your image using the pre-set size templates at the bottom or use your fingers to crop manually.<\/p>\n<p>5) Tap <em>Apply<\/em> at the top right.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-62125\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-456-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"editing 4-6\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-456-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-456-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-456-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-456-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-456.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>6) Save your cropped photo by tapping <em>Next<\/em> or the downward-facing arrow at the top.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-62142\" src=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-78-780x520.jpg\" alt=\"edits\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-78-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-78-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-78-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-78-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/cdnblog.picsart.com\/2021\/09\/step-78.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key to creating engaging and professional-looking photos for Instagram and beyond is to experiment and spend some time learning the ins and outs of these easy photo editing tools. Once you\u2019ve gotten the hang of the basics, the rest is a breeze. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.com\/editing-tools\"><b><i>Create at the Speed of Culture<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><b><i>Picsart is a photo and video editing platform and creative community. A top 20 most downloaded app worldwide with over 150 million monthly active users, its AI-powered tools enable creators of all levels to design, edit, draw, and share content anywhere. The platform has amassed one of the largest open-source content collections in the world, including photos, stickers, backgrounds, templates, and more. Used by consumers, marketers, content creators and <\/i><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/picsart.io\/\"><b><i>businesses<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>, Picsart tools fulfill both personal and professional design needs. Picsart has collaborated with major artists and brands like BLACKPINK, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Warner Bros. 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